Boss Hogg '70 Cadillac Deville

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

Meant to post this earlier when I finished it.  Had to combine two kits to make it.  Plenty of scratchbuilding in this one, including seat detailing, CB radio and antenna, rear view mirror, sun visors and of course the steer horns.

Very intense build; here is a link to the in-progress photos: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/142988-boss-hogg-70-cadillac-deville-convertible/

And now, on to the photos....

 

 

[Flint Duke 25]

That's Awesome work !

 

[Flint Duke 25]

What material are you using to fill those holes that were in it etc ?

 

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

Thanks for the kind words!

Which holes specifically?  I might use several things....gap-filling superglue cured and then filed/sanded/polished, or Tamiya white putty, or sometimes even styrene sheet or strip, welded with cement then sanded to shape.

[Flint Duke 25]

I saw there was a big hole in the hood cowl area in the starting point pics

 

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

Oh, yes, below the windscreen....those white plugs are sheet styrene.  I cut pieces that would fit the hole, then welded it in with clear liquid cement.  Then, sanding to shape, and the final blemishes are touched up with superglue sanded to shape, or Tamiya white putty also sanded to fill.  Then once primed and painted, you can't tell there was ever a problem, if I did it right.

Scroll down further and you'll see a similar repair to the rear left taillight fin, as well as making a replacement for the top of the windscreen frame.

Edited March 22, 2020 by Andrew D Charger Chaser

[Flint Duke 25]

1 minute ago, Andrew D Charger Chaser said:

Oh, yes, below the windscreen....those white plugs are sheet styrene.  I cut pieces that would fit the hole, then welded it in with clear liquid cement.  Then, sanding to shape, and the final blemishes are touched up with superglue sanded to shape, or Tamiya white putty also sanded to fill.  Then once primed and painted, you can't tell there was ever a problem, if I did it right.

That's alot of work, but looks awesome !
How long do you estimate that Boss's Caddy took you to complete ? Just curious. 

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

Thank you!  Not sure how long exactly, but several long months for sure.  Wish I'd been starting with one good-conditioned kit instead of a junker with some spare parts added, I wouldn't have had half as many setbacks.  

Edited March 22, 2020 by Andrew D Charger Chaser

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

I can definitely say the one that took longest of the 6 so far is my General Lee; that one took several years.  You can find both a build thread and a completion thread here in this same forum, a few spaces down. 

[RogerDuke 1,216]

Fantastic. You are such a skilled craftsman. Thanks for sharing your amazing art with us. 

[Hobie Harkins 348]

This one's my favorite!!   

[Andrew D Charger Chaser 76]

Thanks for that! Ended up liking it much more than I thought, too....