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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 26, 2020 16:07:15 GMT -5
Saw a car like this online and loved it, and had nothing on the bench "Screaming" for my attention so I decided it would be a fun project, and it would nice to be on a shelf to enjoy It's a converted plastic AMT kit with a roof from a '53 fors and side trim added to give it the right look. I forgot to mention that Modelhaus supplied the '51 grill and bumpers and the dash several years ago, that are all still packed away A long way to go for finishing the polishing ans foil and a ton of details, but hey...... no rush  . 17 years retired, you just "Dally"  . Time for another cup as I watch the PGA TOUR.
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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 26, 2020 16:24:42 GMT -5
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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 26, 2020 16:25:51 GMT -5
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Post by constructionbob on Jan 27, 2020 13:43:17 GMT -5
A lot of work already..I see the curvature on hood for example, and U nailed the trim.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 27, 2020 16:39:35 GMT -5
Sharp work so far, that roof looks great on it.
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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 28, 2020 19:03:56 GMT -5
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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 28, 2020 19:12:28 GMT -5
Forgot to mention on the last pic I set the Modelhaus bumper/grill in place and mocked it up with the hood on. I like it so far.
The foiled side view gives me some energy to keep going. Lot's of foiling to do.
I modified the bumper from modelhaus to match the arch of the new trim shape. Originally it was the shape of the front of the wheel well opening.
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Post by treehuggerdave on Jan 28, 2020 19:14:42 GMT -5
I like the rear view too. This is fun. The stock side trim was a bit short, so I had to make it longer and wrap it around the rear just a bit. A stock '51 ford trim goes all the way across the back, but I wanted to modify the look just a "Tad" and keep that area all one color - personal taste .
I like that for a 1951 design, the car has a nice simple , yet kind of elegant look for the era, and doesn't look as if it been modified as much as it has.
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Post by sharp on Jan 28, 2020 21:31:06 GMT -5
Very nice work on the roof and moldings! paint looks awesome too!
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Post by treehuggerdave on Feb 26, 2020 17:46:58 GMT -5
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Post by treehuggerdave on Feb 26, 2020 17:49:33 GMT -5
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Post by treehuggerdave on Feb 26, 2020 17:51:06 GMT -5
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Post by Mr.409 on Feb 27, 2020 6:43:48 GMT -5
That looks really good, nice work on the conversion! Big thumbs up as I like to see different body styles built in scale, and this definitely fits in that category. Excellent work with the BMF as well, this will be a very nice model when finished.  |
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. 17 years retired, you just "Dally" 
. Time for another cup as I watch the PGA TOUR.
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