dmk Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 This looks nice. What did you use to paint the seats and door panels? It really looks like fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Since I have a Ranch Wagon, a Fairlane hard top, a Fairlane 500 hard top, a Fairlane 500 convertible, and a Ranchero now in work, I have to have a Custom to go with the rest of the fleet. It looks like a great kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys Dave for the interior, I used flat black.. flat aluminum . bmf. and the kit decals. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 If you were using your paint stand after it was emptied, that could explain the problem with detaching some of the parts from their trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 That is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Looks great so far Andre! Luv the color on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 You got me so excited about thi kit I started mine yesterday It was going to be my first model next year. I like your engine and chassis. Interior is also looking good. I hope to get more tips from you like the one about the steering link. Thanks, I'll be tuned in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for the comments. Ron just to let you know. I also had an issue with the exhaust. I would install them after you put the engine in. They just dont seem to ge where they are supposed to .So i had to crazy glue them to get them to sit right. after ripping them out on putting back. My ever fist time using crazy glue on a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks Andre, I appreciate getting yet another tip from you. Hope you keep them coming. I got my top color painted yesterday, going for two-tone. I'm getting ready to start the engine. Edited December 19, 2012 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hey Ron. Just be carefull when building the engine. the fule lines are very brittle and very hard to get off the tree. I snapped one of them in half. and also snapped another when the engine was installed. working on the chassis. but easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks again! I love your thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbrad Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Was your frame warped Andre? Ended up using epoxy and clamps on mine. Broke my fuel lines too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Nice build Andre. Looking real good so far, the engine looks very good, love the red paint. Makes me want to go out and get one. Thanks for sharing your pics, Roy Snyder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I wonder if the fuel lines might be better replicated with copper wire if they're that delicate. Thanks for the heads-up on that. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks Guys, Jeff no my frame was pretty straight no issues. hope fully your fuel line was an easy fix like mine. Charlie there is alot of detail in the fuel lines I would use the kit ones, just be carefull hopefully I will be back on the bench soon... been sick with a nasty lung infection.. Thanks for looking. btw you can post a shot of your progress I am interested to see other peoples 57. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Started mine on another thread, couldn't wait any longer. I will still be watching for more tips from you, thanks for all your help, hope you are feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thanks Ron. hope fully soon I will be back at the bench... I wanted to keep going. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Well I am at work but feeling better. Hopefully tonight I will have the dash completed with posted pictures. stay tuned. hmm wonder why I can not folow this post.. Edited December 27, 2012 by Scalper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Feeling better. Time to detail the dash The before shot After shot to come. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have completed the dashboard. thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well It was warm here today. Spring in Winter So Did some spraying. Sprayed and the second coat of paint and completed the interior. Now the body With Flash Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 update.. My hood paint has now decided to mess up. I will have to redo the hood again.. ok hope for another warm day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Your interior is looking good, I like the way you detailed the dash. Good to see you back at it. I've been sick the last couple of weeks, I know your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks... Engine almost completed .just some touch ups and air cleaner left. Then I have to sand the tires and complete the wheels. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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