Fnick Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) Morning all Welcome to the RFI post for the Eldorado! I was hoping to have taken these shots in th sun but a couple of technical incidents (ok a rear light and a door handle weren't quite glued in properly and fell off! 😊) meant that some repairs were necessary... As I wasn't sure when I have the chance in the near future of taking more outside shots i took some indoors last night. In still struggling to get the best out of my DSLR in artificial light but that is another story. For this interested in the WIP here is a link. Anyhoo enough rambling here are the mugshots I didn't paint the roof but I did glue the rear window so here's what she looks like covered up. And a few more just for fun! I think the weather is looking sunnier next week so I'll try and get some outside pics then. And here are the outside pics. I personally think tey give a much better impression of the true colour. Thanks for looking, Nick Edited May 6, 2022 by Fnick Sunny pics! 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Beautiful build and great colour.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Isn't it just! Beautifully finished and superbly detailed. The interior and engine bay are stunning. I did precisely the same with the Thunderbird's soft top as painting it seemed to be a waste of time, it would end up looking precisely the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvp Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Very nice job on your build and finishing! Love the color combination and chrome work. Love the overhangs on cars of that era, certainly no thoughts of crumple zones back then. Envious of how everything seems to fit well. Working on a '58 Biarritz - nothing fits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 That is looking fantastic! Not an easy model to finish well with all that chrome trim, but you have done really excellent work. The blue paint also suits the car very well. Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Lovely looking car Nick. Excellent paint and chromework and that blue is a great colour choice. Bravo.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) Wow thank you all for the very kind comments. 😊 Glad you like the colour scheme. It was done with tamiya TS54 dark metallic blue and TS45 pearl white. Nick Edited May 5, 2022 by Fnick Fixed tyop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Got to agree that this is an excellent build, you've done a good job here as was evident as the WIP thread progressed. I'd also say that the photography looks good too, judging by those last few shots you're starting to play around with settings such as aperture and if you're anything like me that playing around will give you some good ideas for your next round of photographs. Not sure why you think you're not getting the indoor photography right - are you concerned about the white balance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Thank you gents 9 hours ago, Spiny said: Not sure why you think you're not getting the indoor photography right Maybe it's just me being my worst critic again 🙂 but I just don't think the colours are coming out right. Probably a question of keep trying and play around with the various settings. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Gorgeous Caddy Nick, just an all round beautiful model!! Top job! Really enjoyed following the w.i.p. thread too! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Top job Nick 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Thanks gents! Glad you like it. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 That's a cracking build Nick very nice indeed 👍 👌 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) Cheers Andy! You coming back to the car section any time soon?😁 Cheers, Nick Edited May 6, 2022 by Fnick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, Fnick said: Cheers Andy! You coming back to the car section any time soon?😁 Cheers, Nick Not soon mate but I'll be back for sure 😉 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Just added some sunny pics in the first post. Cheers, Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 Thank you Thierry ! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liizio Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 That's a lot of chrome! Really tidy build, and great colour too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Thats a lot of surface to cover and every scale inch has been done to perfection, really enjoyed watching this behemoth come together. Although she looks good with the roof up, you definitely need to display her with it down to show off the gorgeous interior - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) Thanks Liizio! Yes lots of chrome. I used between 2/3 and 3/4 of a BMF sheet and that is despite using all the kit chrome! Nick Edited May 8, 2022 by Fnick Fixed tyop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Thanks Andy for your kind comments! Yes I am displaying her with the roof off! This is the only convertible I have so I am going to make the most of being able to see her interior. Car interiors are my favourite part of the build and I always feel a bit annoyed at them not being easily visible! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
su27rules Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Thank you. Glad you like it 😊 Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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