traditional Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 My current project is a '50s era traditional '40 Ford coupe hot rod and I've been detailing the Cadillac engine (Revell engine kit) with tri-carbs/mesh filters, linkage, fuel lines, plumbing etc. Then, I decided to make a handmade brass heavy duty rad to cool this large engine.....it's been time consuming but fun. The model should be complete in the next few days, and the fuel lines will line up evenly once I can mount the fuel block to the firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 that is very nice work Clifford, looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Beautiful on all counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 whow that georgeous .. also the paint looks like glass , awsome awsome !!more pics please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Clifford, I just sent you a PM about this model. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Now that is sweet!!!!! Love it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Really, really nice. How did you fabricate the radiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great work on the radiator and all the details! I'm eager to see the finished model! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very nice detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Clifford that is just gorgeous. And I think that a PE grille would really look cool in front of that gorgeous engine and radiator... (Just my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Wow ! ! ! Beautiful work on the engine and radiator ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 '40 coupe is one of my all time favorite cars ... Can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Great job on the mill!! Can't wait to see the rest of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That is some beautiful work. Very clean engine and the paint is gorgeous too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 very nice work on that radiator. like the details on your engine. paint looks awesome, what color is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Nice detail, I really like the radiator.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Beautiful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's some beautiful work there .. that radiator is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Beautiful work on the rad, Clifford. Nice detail work on the motor too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wow, I build models. You build show pieces !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Clifford: Some very interesting work here indeed.... A question for you... I am assuming here that you added this detail to a diecast model.... which one did you use as the basis for the 40 Ford Coupe? ..... just wondering because I can't seem to place it....thanks.... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Clifford: Some very interesting work here indeed.... A question for you... I am assuming here that you added this detail to a diecast model.... which one did you use as the basis for the 40 Ford Coupe? ..... just wondering because I can't seem to place it....thanks.... B Yes it's a 1st gear diecast '40 Ford coupe ....originally a $24 'Car Quest' diecast promo. I think that diecast is the best proportioned '40 coupe of all.....better than any plastic kits and even better than Danbury's versions. The dog-leg doors had to be modified into discreet hinges and all the '90s hi-tech details have been removed and modified into a traditional '50s style custom rod...transverse leaf springs and i-beam axle etc. It's almost finished and as soon as it is, I'll post it on 'Under Glass'. Edited February 10, 2013 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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