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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 2, 2018 14:58:11 GMT -5
Hey all! Been spending some time away from home. Limited resources here so I before I headed out I dug through the stash and found two AMT Custom Shop kits I had and brought them along with a small tackle box full of basic tools and supplies to suppress the modeling withdrawals I would suffer here LOL. I started the Vicky the other day and I have to say I forgot how much fun these are. Keepin' it simple.   Not content to leave it "box stock" though I decided to repaint it. Sanded off the graphics and scuffed everything up  Wal Mart gloss black with Rustoleum clear  Getting ready to assemble the very well done Ford 4.6 32V mill  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 6, 2018 16:21:49 GMT -5
Got the engine done today. Added a black wash to give it some depth    Sorry 'bout the lousey pics...don't have my good camera here.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 9, 2018 8:28:06 GMT -5
Simple is a good thing and the Phantom Vickie is a great choice ! I didn't realize it came with a 4.6L (?) , that wash really brings out the details .
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Post by kpnuts on Nov 10, 2018 3:11:43 GMT -5
Interesting car look forward to more progress.
I too love changing things from box stock
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 17, 2018 10:07:08 GMT -5
Still plugging along on the Vicky Flowed some 5 min epoxy into the gauges  Detailed the steering wheel a little  ..and have the chassis and running gear complete  |
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Post by kpnuts on Nov 17, 2018 12:37:08 GMT -5
All looking good mate
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 17, 2018 15:45:55 GMT -5
Simple is a good thing and the Phantom Vickie is a great choice ! I didn't realize it came with a 4.6L (?) , that wash really brings out the details . Yep a nicely rendered 4.6 32V Cobra mill. |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 17, 2018 15:46:15 GMT -5
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Post by constructionbob on Nov 18, 2018 3:40:27 GMT -5
This is a good model to build out of box. Fitting, detail level is satisfying. Style is what it is.. but I think U're doin a great, away from ordinary environment.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 19, 2018 1:28:43 GMT -5
Finished yesterday! Did what I could with it with the limited tools and supplies I had. (this will improve as time goes on). After an 11 hour drive today we're back at home base. Thanks all for following.   
Here's the modest bench I put together. Just about everything here is from thrift stores or GoodWill.
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Post by Mr.409 on Nov 19, 2018 13:48:38 GMT -5
That turned out great! The style is definitely not up in my alley with modern engine and drivetrain, but despite that it's always fun to look at a model that was built as nicely as this one. The washes that you added made a big difference to the overall look, and that paint job turned out great, too.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 19, 2018 19:33:49 GMT -5
This is a good model to build out of box. Fitting, detail level is satisfying. Style is what it is.. but I think U're doin a great, away from ordinary environment. Thanks Robert. The style isn't really my cup of tea for sure but I knew I could satisfy my need to build something with it and a did enjoy the build up. This kit really has some really cool well done parts in it...the awesome 4.6 32V Cobra mill not withstanding. |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 19, 2018 19:37:46 GMT -5
That turned out great! The style is definitely not up in my alley with modern engine and drivetrain, but despite that it's always fun to look at a model that was built as nicely as this one. The washes that you added made a big difference to the overall look, and that paint job turned out great, too. Thanks Niko! The kit presents a few build challenges but it was fun. |
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Post by jbwelda on Nov 19, 2018 22:00:23 GMT -5
that looks great. way better than with that checkerboard pattern on it. Did you lower it some? I don't dig that top too much, I think that's what has always kept me from buying the kit. Looks way better without it though. That distributor wiring, did you do that or is that a formed piece you painted? It particularly looks great and that engine overall looks very good. Maybe I should grab one of these kits, don't know if I have ever noticed a prepainted version. Isn't it also available plain Jane white plastic?
jb
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Post by kpnuts on Nov 20, 2018 1:36:56 GMT -5
Amazing result.
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It's an interweb thing.....