MachinistMark Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) started it yesterday, won it as a prize in the hobby show i entered my 48 ford in. so far ive lowered the front suspension about 4 scale inches, enough to get the fender lip level with the top of the wheel. the front end has been nosed and decked, and the fenders have been removed of some of their jewellery. colours will be a dark candy blue with a bright blue metal flake roof. gonna be using the kit wires and knockoffs. engine will be wired and plumbed. pics later tonight when i get home. Edited April 16, 2012 by MachinistMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSWELL891 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Sounds sweet so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 loving the sounds of this you should give it a slight chop it looks really good that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 there are VERY few 50's cars that look good chopped in my opinion, so no. it wont be getting chopped. i tried the brush a little lacquer thinner trick over the shaved trim trick, well see how it worked when i re primer it tomorrow. pics: Nosed: Rear fenders shaved: Stance shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Sneak of the colour for the roof: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Looking great,my friend!!! I can't wait to see more,I've been grokking that kit on my bench for several days now,deciding on a kustom direction myself........can't WAIT to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I like that blue. This will be nice when you're done, Mark. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleauto Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Looking good, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Cleaned up all the rough body work, ready for its last coat of primer, got a new spray gun, and the colours i needed for the body, it ought to be in paint by this time wednesday or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mopar68 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Great start Mark, I'll have to keep an eye on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 colours are all mixed up, Spray guns cleaned up, paint flies after work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSWELL891 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Can't wait to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Posted 15 April 2012 - 10:49 PM there are VERY few 50's cars that look good chopped in my opinion, so no. it wont be getting chopped. I agree Mark. Outside of the 49-50 Mercs (and they don't look bad stock height) I think the stylists in the 50's got them right the first time. Like where you're going with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Wow! this is a model I ever want to build. Realy nice paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Looking great,I LOVE the color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 thanks fellas, it needs another day or so before i wetsand it a bit, then spray the flake on the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I love the color, Mark. I'm anxious to see it together. Nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 No progress from the last update other than ive started knocking down the first couple coats of clear and masked the roof off for the flake, started a new job so time isnt exactly plentiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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