epi4561 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 So I was in my dad's basement the other day and I found this sitting on a shelf. I just had to grab it and "try" to do something cool with it. I'm still relatively new to the model car world.. Sure I did some as a kid, but never "really" got into it, until the past few years.. So, as I am new, I do not have an extensive "parts bin" like most of you. Actually my spare parts consists of 2 old model kits that have missing parts.. that's it, Sooo this one will be made using mostly stock kit parts. If it comes out anything like it looks in my head, it should be fairly decent. First things first, that sucker is just too tall, and something needs to be done about that... So here goes my first ever attempt at a chop. Starting with the wooden sides, I used a strip of styrene to mark the cut lines. Then cut them out with my dremel. There were guide holes on the "inside" of the panels at various heights in the pillars, so I cut each pillar at different places. Here they are after they've been glued together.. Not too bad. Fairly happy for my first attempt. That's all for now. I hope you guys like it so far. Please feel free to comment good or bad. Any and all are welcome. thanks-garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great first attempt at a chopped top mate did much better than me and don't worry about not having a big parts box it makes you more creative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great start on the chop... Love that kit and Model A's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Nice top chop for your first. At least it is a relatively straight forward job. I have a couple of those kits and many, many parts for early 30's kits. If you need something or have some thing in mind for customizing it, let me know and I will try to help. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 what parts do you think you need? if I don't have them, someone else probably does. after a while, there's more stuff than you'll ever use. nice kit to build; don't compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Very nice work on the chopping, very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 If you aren't going to use the wheels and tires, I would be glad to trade you something for them. ...Steven Zimmerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi4561 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys. I appreciate it. As far as what parts I am looking for, I didn't really have anything in mind, it was more of a general statement. But I will definitely ask if I find I need something. Steven - Sorry bud... but I happen to really like the wire wheels that come with this kit and I was definitely planning on using them. If not on this kit then on a t-bird build that I have in mind. I don't think they look as good, but I have the ones from the 32 ford roadster. (one of my 2 parts boxes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Nice start, nice chop. Here's a similar build I have going of a gluebomb-save of that same kit...might give you some ideas. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi4561 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ace - I just happened to see that thread the other day. I like what you've done so far. My kit doesn't have wheels and tires like that. Mine has wire wheels and performance tires. (not sure how else to describe them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Great job on the chop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I understand, I like them quite a bit too - that's why I asked (GRIN) Thanks anyway; just wish I would have kept all those sets I gave away, or cut up, etc. many years ago, when I didn't see their potential; and they're too darn hard to cast...........'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 It is a nice kit. I have one for sale but maybe..... Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi4561 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 It's been a while.. I have a very tiny update. I did not like the interior roof so I decided to scratch build a new one. I am now at the stage where I am attempting the simulated wood grain.. wish me luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wow. You must have a lot of initative to make a roof like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 google "Uschi fine grain veneer" for an excellent tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny K Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Very nice job on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi4561 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 google "Uschi fine grain veneer" for an excellent tutorial Good stuff.. just wish there was a video tutorial. Although not quite the same results as Uschi, I've found a couple tutorials on youtube. Scalemodeladdict has a good one that is not very "grainy", which is what I'm looking for. thx everyone for the nice comments.. more to come slowly, but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Lectro Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi, Garry. I really like what you are doing here. Great job on the scratch-built roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I remember getting that in '74, I did not finish it and don't know where it went! I hate when I do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Wow, nice work on the roof.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) that inner roof/ ceiling looks so much better then the kit version .. love it Edited October 10, 2014 by crazyrichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi4561 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 So lately I've been doing a lot of "behind the scenes" stuff, like filling sanding, priming, sanding, glueing, etc... But I have also taken a stab at doing some wood grain. I used a variation of dark and light yellow craft paint for the base coat and a tube of really dark brown, raw umber I think, Artists oil paint. Most tutorials suggest to use an acrylic like testors or vallejo for the base coat, and after using the craft paint, I would also suggest it.. lol Anyway, here's what I've come up with. Chopped sides and tailgate: Interior roof slats/support: Finally, the floorboards. Interior and underneath: these still need to be treated with a transparent yellow or orange, (or a combo of the two) and them cleared. but I'm fairly happy with them so far. I hope you like them and I look forward to any comments/criticism. Before I end, I tried something not knowing or expecting much... And, I'm actually quite surprised. This was done on the back (unpainted) side of the scratchbuilt roof. Besides the Artist oil paint that found its way through the small cracks from the other side, the only thing I used was a yellow highliter and a light brown crayola supertips marker directly on top of the bare white styrene. let me know what you think... Not too bad IMO... I mean it could obviously use some fine tuning regarding the placement of the artists oil, but I think this method has some amazing potential... thanks for looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The wood effects look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Excellent work all around so far! Keep us posted on your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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