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Gene
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 17:12:41 Introducing the incomparable, one and only, 1 of 1, 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe. A lot of work went into this conversion. Including a modified FM '55 Chevy top, it was the closest fit, painted Chateau Grey Poly to go with the White/Grey interior. Handmade package tray to go where the convertible boot was. I made the antenna a power unit, in the retracted position along with the handmade drive motor. I think it looks a little sleeker, I didn't like the bulky base of the original. Also added photo etched door and trunk locks, then wrapped it up with a custom license plate. Pontiac should have made it. Thanks for looking guys, I certainly do appreciate it.
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tcam
Posted - 10/12/2024 : 08:28:58 Now you need to do another Geno and film it and put it up on you tube!
Gene
Posted - 10/11/2024 : 18:20:38 Thanks for the info Bill, and to everyone else for the enthusiasm about this conversion. I do appreciate it.
Myron
Posted - 10/10/2024 : 15:11:24 Beautiful Geno.
Mark S
Posted - 10/10/2024 : 07:55:07 WOW, great work and results, Geno.
Skylark
Posted - 10/10/2024 : 03:26:25 Gene, I got a response from Tony Buglione, member of the D.A.M.M. Model Club that organizes the Detroit Model Show and Vendor event (held at Macomb Community College).
He said the Fall show is not a judged event, and you'd be welcome to display your diecast models there.
D.A.M.M. Club members are going to be at the Akron Model Show (held at Copley HS in Copley, OH) this weekend (Saturday 9:00 to 3:00). I'm planning on going there, to meet "Grandpa Mark" of the Youtube model building channel of that name. I 3D-printed something for a gas station diorama he is building (my first attempt went well). Mark is a talented model builder, you'd probably enjoy conversing with him.
Gene
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 19:15:10 Thanks Bill, I sure do appreciate it.
quote:Originally posted by Skylark
I just sent a note to a plastic kit builder friend; I think he has a friend who helps with putting on the Detroit Show; will see if I can get contact info. I looked at the flyer for the Fall show, but there was no contact info on it.
quote:Originally posted by Gene
That sounds great Bill, I'd be more apt to do that if I knew it wasn't frowned upon. As I said, there was a lot more work that went into it than what it may look like. It's harder to modify diecast than it is plastic.
Skylark
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 18:45:09 I just sent a note to a plastic kit builder friend; I think he has a friend who helps with putting on the Detroit Show; will see if I can get contact info. I looked at the flyer for the Fall show, but there was no contact info on it.
quote:Originally posted by Gene
That sounds great Bill, I'd be more apt to do that if I knew it wasn't frowned upon. As I said, there was a lot more work that went into it than what it may look like. It's harder to modify diecast than it is plastic.
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 08:53:12 That sounds great Bill, I'd be more apt to do that if I knew it wasn't frowned upon. As I said, there was a lot more work that went into it than what it may look like. It's harder to modify diecast than it is plastic.
quote:Originally posted by Skylark
quote:Originally posted by Gene
Thanks guys, I do appreciate it. Bill, I had thought about showing some of my modified diecast, but not sure how that would go over at a model contest.
On the form, you can just say it is a modified diecast, I would think. There are guys who take previously built plastic models apart, and redo them. What you did here seems similar. You could also say you are just showing the diecast, and that it isn't for judging. (I can try to get you a contact number to call before the show, if you want me to. Maybe they can open a new classification!)
Skylark
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 07:53:49
quote:Originally posted by Gene
Thanks guys, I do appreciate it. Bill, I had thought about showing some of my modified diecast, but not sure how that would go over at a model contest.
On the form, you can just say it is a modified diecast, I would think. There are guys who take previously built plastic models apart, and redo them. What you did here seems similar. You could also say you are just showing the diecast, and that it isn't for judging. (I can try to get you a contact number to call before the show, if you want me to. Maybe they can open a new classification!)
Gene
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 07:27:00 Thanks guys, I do appreciate it. Bill, I had thought about showing some of my modified diecast, but not sure how that would go over at a model contest.
Skylark
Posted - 10/02/2024 : 02:09:32 Fantastic! Bring it to Detroit, to show.
(I saw someone showing the yellow 1957 Mercury convertible diecast at a model show in Taylor Michigan last Spring.)
Steve K
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 21:50:45 Beeeauteeful !!!
tcam
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 19:03:10 Awesome Geno you have very special piece there for your collection. Great job.
Billy Collins
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 17:50:52 Great work Gene. She turned out really nice.
Boy, why FM didn't do the '57 Starchief hardtop - we'll never know.
