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Post by Spike on Apr 9, 2022 11:24:51 GMT -5
Frame and body back from the paint shop, so work proceeding. I've installed the motor, plumbed in the radiator and added the fuel line. Next up, I'll attach the suspension parts and then start on the interior.   |
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Apr 9, 2022 15:01:03 GMT -5
Cool. Give me more, more, more...
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Post by constructionbob on Apr 10, 2022 12:30:17 GMT -5
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Post by Spike on May 10, 2022 13:46:43 GMT -5
Over the past couple of weeks I've spent a bit of time getting some kits into paint. I've got two more to do, a '58 Impala and a '31 Ford Coupe, then I'll have enough to last me several months. The El Camino is just straight metallic gold and will be built up as a mild custom. As you can see, I've cut the roof out of the '36 Ford to make a phantom cabriolet. (I don't think Ford ever built one like this.) The paint is metallic brown with gold faded up from the base of the body, but not the wings (fenders). I will probably go with white walls and full hub caps in a 1950's style. The '41 Plymouth gasser has 2 coats of grey primer, followed by a coat of silver. This has given the metallic green top coats a real glow. I've got a pair of "Green Mamba" decals from Slixx waiting for this baby. Please excuse the rubbish phone pictures, I'll take some proper camera images when they are complete.
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on May 10, 2022 23:00:09 GMT -5
Looks great.
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Post by 41chevy on May 11, 2022 11:37:01 GMT -5
I had the same 1967 Elky in the same color, 327/340h.p. 4 speed. Stolen in 1971 and never found  So I'll be following this one. Paul |
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Post by sorcerer on May 11, 2022 16:56:51 GMT -5
Nice work on all . HJ allways look good in primer JMHO . Keep it up .
Sorcerer
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Post by constructionbob on May 14, 2022 4:24:46 GMT -5
Cool take on the 36!
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Post by Spike on Jun 20, 2022 16:03:16 GMT -5
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Jun 23, 2022 11:29:55 GMT -5
Cool concepts. I’ll be watching.
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Post by Spike on Jul 2, 2022 3:33:05 GMT -5
I've done some work on the Ford Fooler, my aim being to get the body and frame ready for painting this summer. I thought the body was too dumpy and uninteresting, so I cut the wheel arches open and then inserted the spare inner wings from my Revell '31 Ford Coupe. I am also going to use the left over chassis from the same kit. The lower edges of the body have been cut off and shaped and I removed the half fire-wall so that I could insert a simpler plastic card one from behind.  |
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Jul 2, 2022 18:01:35 GMT -5
Big improvement.
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Post by Spike on Jul 8, 2022 10:11:26 GMT -5
Ford Fooler is now painted and I've made a start on the wheels - all 6 of them. The radiator grille came with an AMT Gremlin kit, I think it was for one of those Seventies custom versions.  |
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Jul 8, 2022 13:37:53 GMT -5
How about a front view of the radiator? Dualies and a light army green. Didn't see that coming. I'm intrigued. Keep it coming Spike.
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Post by jimrichards on Jul 8, 2022 13:39:21 GMT -5
Looking good, Spike
Love the color on the 58 and the Fooler.
Are they the same color?
Tell us about the brand of paint and color name.
Also dig the duallys on the Fooler, keep them on.
Keep up the good work
Jim
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So I'll be following this one. Paul
It's an interweb thing.....