Nick Winter Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hey Nick, any chance I can get in on this? I've been away from car modeling for quite a while and I need some inspiration. I've got some old projects stashed away, can I put them in or should I start from scratch? Ron. Sure can Ron, just tell what your building. I hope you are making more progress on that paint job. It's looking real good. Which ones that Cranky? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customizer Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Alrighty then, I dug out this old pro modeler '48 Ford. I bought it with the bodywork already started but being the way I am, I just can't leave well enough alone. There's a lot of little things that need to be corrected but I've got an idea where I'm going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 I like the looks of this project Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customizer Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I got a lot of work done the last couple of nights. Attached the roof, decided to make it a hardtop and sanded it smooth. I made the corners more rounded and blended it with the body. I opened the side windows to loose some of the blind spot but I'm saving the mail slot back window. Fixed the windshield and removed the side chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Oooohhhh Smooth, should look good with those curves. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Nearly finished the BMF, got a chance to polish it out again, still need to finish polishing the car in some spots. Trunk still needs decal applied and the chrome "V" glued on. Nick Edited November 17, 2011 by Nick Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Looking Perty Shiny Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customizer Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Looking real nice Nick!! Got a bit more done on mine. I had to rebuild the bumper aprons, they were cut off and filled but I think that was going to make it's butt look too big. The bumpers will help the car look a little longer and lower. I also cut a little slit in the hood sides to help blend the body contour on the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Great Work so far Ron, thanks Rodney. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) I have a 57 ford fairlane 500. I will build it factory stock. Edited November 20, 2011 by wgflatliner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Okay I'll add you to the list Mark. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 If you can also add two 53 Hudson hornets to my list that would be cool. Does the paint have to be factory stock? The reason I ask is because I will be doing a his and hers build of the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Paint does not have to be stock, just has to have an Era appropriate theme (IE no Star Trek or Black Sabbath graphics) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Here's where i stand on the "his" 53 hudson hornet. what i've added: throttle linkages spark plugs, boots, wires fuel lines a fuel filter (100% scratch built) with the filter element heater hose drilled out the end of the crank case ventilation tube choke heater lines from the carbs to the exhaust manifold vacuum advance from the distributor to the carb and also put in a little wire on the starter to simulate the starter solenoid. what's next: touch up painting wire the generator wire the starter fabricate a throttle linkage return spring (i have to figure out where it goes first) figure out where the other heater hose goes once i get the engine completely built, then i'll work on the chassis, which is going to include routing fuel lines, brake lines, and putting the engine and drivetrain in. keep in mind i'm building two of these at once, and will attempt to obtain the same level of realism with both builds. thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Just freakin' beautiful Engine work Mark! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customizer Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Awesome work on that engine so far Mark!! I got some skirts made for mine, couldn't find any I liked so I whittled them out of some sheet plastic. I debated on fender extensions for this build then I saw the new '48 Ford coupe had them in the box. When I got a closer look though I didn't like them at all. I didn't think they should blend flush with the rear fenders so I pulled the Evergreen plastic out again and made my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Nice job on that fender extension!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very cool Body mod's so far. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-dub Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I'd like to join in with my 50 chevy 3100 pickup I've not finished a model since the pre-painted kit days when I would buy them from walmart and gluebomb them. this will be the first model I've painted everything myself .. so it may not be too pretty but oh well.. lol I actually plan to build it as more of a junker than shiny so it will be rough Edited November 30, 2011 by B-dub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Sure Bobby. Welcome to the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 can i join with a 50 chevy 3100 built stock , but with non factory colours ( Bronze metallic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Sure can. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 whoops , can you also add in a 57 chev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 No problem Bel Air or Chevy truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Great body work on that 48. It's going to be ultra smooth, a great canvas for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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