Joker Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Had this 5 buck AMT 1940 Ford coupe in the degreaser. Untouched seams and flash under red paint ,no primer. Perfect victim/project. Going for the Doug Rice '39 Ford style. Chopped and sectioned body. Fender skirts still need some work. Work in progress , that is all. From Rik Hoving Fotki page... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Very cool! Nice chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Beautiful proportions...better than the real one, which is just a little too squashed at the cowl. Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cool project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I agree, very nice project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks y'all. Got some Dupli-Color hot rod gray primer on it. Primer showed me some minor bodywork flaws... Meh ... got my sanding sticks out and got to it. Reshaped the skirts (update later) to a more tear drop shape. Super day here in the 'Ol Dominion (Richmond VA) and didn't take any pixs....sorrrry..had to enjoy the weather. Going for a dark candy green like Sam Barris Merc. WIP pixs in tattle tail primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Really perfect lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 looking really good, I like that you left the drip molding on it adds to the flow. If you want a super sparkle green use the "Metalflecks"silver base and HOK Organic green for a finished color, or you can use the Metalflecks base and Testors Candy Green for a color coat, in scale that silver base looks like a metalflake with a candy over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I like that you left the drip molding on it adds to the flow. Agreed 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Outstanding work. My new favorite chopped '40. I agree with everyone else, the drip molding makes this car flow beautifully, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Looking good! The green sounds good for the finish. Should be a great model! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Appreciate the paint tip. Evergreen #100 .010x.020 was used to replace the gutter.The quarter window shape was also kept the same after the chop.If you look up my Lindberg '40,it has a new gutter too. Edited January 22, 2015 by Joker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I agree with everyone else about the drip moldings, looks so much better than the 1:1 . What do you have planned for the skirts ? they seem to dominate the rear fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Worked on the skirts yesterday. Penciled in a teardrop shape to mimic the fender.Lots more sanding work/fun/enjoyment to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Keep the work up, more pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looking good! The green sounds good for the finish. Should be a great model! Sam I agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 More teardrop ! Thinned some too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkenny Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Chopped '40s seldom look good,but this one does.The slanted posts don't hurt either.Whenever I build teardrop skirts,I usually bend 'em aound a light bulb,to give 'em some bubble,the bottom flares came later.The Sam Green sounds good.Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 awsome !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Engine work. Shortie dumps from '49 Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 This is gonna be SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Small update... Tamiya TS-21 gold base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Oh yes, definitely. Lots of Zephyr going on there, kinda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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