50 Olds...one big learning curve...

Started with some suspension parts...thought I could paint them and assemble...it worked ok...because I did some test fitting...and the big mistake here was not using the proper glue when it came time to put it together

rear end and cross memeber

front end attached and sprayed

I built the front end and painted it attached to the frame of the car...I added the rear end after it was painted..I could have built it all then sprayed...but was not sure...Now I know....I test fit it on the interior frame...before painting frame......I next built most of the engine, fit it, and glued into place...because that is what the directions said...I was not really liking the order, but tried to follow the game plan

Test fit engine, and mounted it

frame and under frame

 Well...I was also working on my 55...so it got in the stream of photos...this will be in a different blog...but I was building the interior on the 50 here...not a great fit...and this being my 3rd car and first skill level 3...my not knowing what to do...showed...and some messy work found its way into the build

parts...freaking parts..

Tamiya Bronze

 I broke a whole lot of little parts trying to de-chrome  and sand and be cute...so...I left off a bunch of parts...I was very bummed...because I had a grand idea for the kit

I was a bit too excited as I tried to spray my chrome molding, and a did not let paint cure long enough..I got some tape residue...and some paint peeled off....but I was pretty happy with the results...even with the mess.....I learned I am very impatient, and need to chill...these cars take glue...unlike a gundam...which I love because of that fact...I learned if you are impatient, start a second kit to keep you busy(55)....

Car builders are pretty darn awesome modelers, I salute them...they make it look so easy...but it is a learned skill, much like Gundams, tanks, planes...what have you....I am not a Gundam expert by any stretch...but I can see the value in crossing over the modeling world to learn and build up skills...I still have my Sword to start...and in a future post...I will post up pics of the back log...and future projects..