old-hermit Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I started another project. I haven't finished the last seven but I have fun starting them. It's a 1/8 scale, chopped, channeled, sectioned, Z'ed, '32 Deuce pick up. I mastered the body in the fall of '06 and just got around to casting it so I could build more. Here's a mock up and the stock body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I say genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I say both!! After all, that's what it takes to successfully customize models!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 i agree with raul....takes both...lol....neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Al, I have always admired your work and have always though your builds to be genius! But only you could be insane enough for what you come up with. Will you be using your special straight 6 in it? Keep it up buddy.Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I am thinking insanity, but what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m408 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 32? I don't remember them being that boxie. Looks more like 29-30 to me. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelcarjedi Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 i can't tell yet depends on how you finish it! weathered or shiny keith ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks guys, It does take a little of both. 32? I don't remember them being that boxie. Looks more like 29-30 to me. What am I missing? Here are a couple of 1/1 original 1932 pick ups i can't tell yet depends on how you finish it! weathered or shiny keith ross I'm leaning toward shiny Keith, I'll leave the rusty one to you. How bout like this one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 If Ford was anything like Chevy they made two different tops. I had a 36 chevy pu that had a rounded top and they made one with boxier top. One had 2 hing doors and the later had 3 hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m408 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 WOW, roof lines look nothing like the coupe. I guess I'm just used to the "box" look of the "T" and "A" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here's an update on the pick up. I got some of it painted and got it on wheels. Heres a little teaser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Here's an update on the pick up. I got some of it painted and got it on wheels. Heres a little teaser. Oh wow, I seriously thought you posted pics of the real thing! Lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_nigrelli Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 how do you "master" a body? do you have to scratchbuild one and then make a female mold? just the short version, please. i don't want to take you away from actually building. thanks, j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I say both!! After all, that's what it takes to successfully customize models!! i agree with him as the saying says it takes a man to restore a ride but it takes a real man to cut up a ride ur the real man bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) how do you "master" a body? do you have to scratch build one and then make a female mold? Basically yes. I took a cowl and a 1/25 body for reference and made the pickup body with sheet styreen and bondo. Here's how I built the body, http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e161/old...0Scale/Wrecker/ Then with the help of a friend made the mold. Here's the mold, http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e161/old...cale/Z%20molds/ In this scale there is very little in the way of after market stuff so if you want something new you have to make it. Edited March 28, 2008 by old-hermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Got some more done on the pick up this week. Just about ready for final assembly and detail. I painted some pieces body color the dull coated them for contrast. And ya gotta have an antique glass door knob shifter. 2 X 2 intake with split exhaust manifold and dual pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 And a mock up just to see how the paint looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 And a mock up just to see how the paint looked. Man Al, this is the best one yet! I really love this thing! It is saweeeet! Keep up the good work! Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelcarjedi Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Man Al, this is the best one yet! I really love this thing! It is saweeeet! Keep up the good work! Jody Sweet!! i can't wait to start mine keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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