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| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE S-21 CONVERTIBLE 1/25TH SCALE FROM GONZO'S PRO BUILT MODEL CARS CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE OR SUPERSIZE |
| This is a resin kit from Hendrix Resin. I have built a few of of these hendrix cars and think they are a good substantial casting. As with all resin projects there are always more flaws to correct and smoothing of panels to get them right. The 1955 Desoto Fireflite S-21 convertible is a real looker. I airbrushed this one in the factory colors of Surf White and Emberglow. No clearcoat as this was not used in 55, but rather it is wet sanded and hand rubbed to a mirror finish. This resin comes with no chrome on the bumpers or hubcaps. They were sent out for chroming. The interior is highly detailed using photoetch pieces, gauge faces and Bare Metal Foil. It had a push button box on the dash but that was replaced with the exclusive Powerflite automatic shifter in the dash. Only used in 55 on the Desoto. Push buttons came in 1956. I also added the top of the dash Desoto clock that was a unique feature to this car. Desoto also had a very wide power brake pedal supported by two brake pedal arms, this was built and installed. The exterior was completely Bare Metal Foiled and finely detailed. Note the photoetch metal tonneau cover snaps, and the eights in the vee's, plus the door locks and trunk lock. The Powerflite insignia was also added below the trunk lid on the right. A Minnesota 1955 license plate was also added along with a metal antenna and outside rear view mirror. Make sure to check the pictures and enlarge them to see many added details. This is one sweet ride. |