IceMan Collections Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) I cleaned up the mess that the wagon caused me to make and added two more kits to the bench (so that makes a total of 37 lol). I did this with my 53 Ford pickups and so I will also do it here. Same make and model, different style of builds. One is for an anniversary build over at my home forum. But anyways, so far all I've done is clean up some mold lines. The older kit had some thick one but the re-release ones were more subtle. They still had to go! The other thing I did was give the chrome parts a wash with Tamiya smoke to get rid of the fake shiny chrome. This is he first time I try this and it seems easier and quicker than stripping the chrome then painting with Alcladd or Spaz Stix which I've both done. First pic is one tree without it and the second with. Will probably need another coat. This works great as a wash also, it seems. Edited May 1, 2015 by iceman-555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wow this kit brings back a lot of memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Very cool, I tried that Tamiya smoke today on some chrome, and I like the way it looks. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 ambitious undertaking. i've heard red styrene is a bugger to paint, so'll be interested what tricks you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I remember building that kit 30 years ago, if I remember right I destroyed it trying to put an engine out of a pro-stock car in it, maybe Bob Gliddens? Anyway, I can't wait to see were you go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) So theme for that contest is Hot/Rat Rods. Not too difficult. Here's what I did. Almost a 6 inch chop. Still needs some work for sure but its on its way. Starting a thread for the other 1940 soon as I've decided what to do with it. Edited March 21, 2015 by iceman-555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Very nice start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks Carl. Have been sanding and filling the body. So a lot of that this morning. It's getting there. Picked out an engine for it I think. Stole the engine from a 36 5 window Ford. A 421 cu V8. Added a hillborn style intake from Parts by Park. I think that should make this baby move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Such a cool kit! The chop will really make it pop! Subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I have a newer issue of the 40 so i will be watching close iceman.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 cool i had a similair kit like that ... they are soo cool and the flathead is great .. wish we could but that one separate (i know they are out there but ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks Wayne and Richard. Thanks Carl - remember I'm building three of these at the same time. Small update. Added some pieces of plastic, a bit of baking soda with superglue and then some squadron putty. After a bit or sanding, sprayed with a coat of primer. Not too bad I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 These look so good chopped. Here's as far as I've gotten on mine. I glued the cab to the fender unit so I could keep the working doors and not have issues with the bodywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) That looks good Glen. Your chop is much cleaner than mine. Gives me an idea for one of my other ones. I think for this one here, I'm going go without the fenders.....maybe? Edited March 22, 2015 by iceman-555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 After more sanding, more putty and more primer here's where we're at. A little more shaping and it will be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thank Richard. Will come back to the body a bit later. Moved to the engine. It's gotten flat black, gloss black, Spaz Stix Ultra Chrome and a clear coat. Still needs a wash to make it look dirty, possible some work for a bit of rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Have made a few changes to the engine. Filled in the gapes on each side of the intake. Here's where I'm at with it. I'm thinking a rear mounted radiator should do the trick. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Engine looks great and the cab is coming along. nice progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Thank you, Carl. I worked a little bit more on this engine. Added the hoses and leaving them long since I'm still not sure where I'll be mounting the radiator. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I drilled some holes for the nozzles. I do have some questions for you guys though. For the fuel lines, in the middle of the intake, here's what I've worked on so far. The question for you all is, are the fuel lines too thin? The one from the metering valve to the fuel pump, I'm planning on a thicker line. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited March 30, 2015 by iceman-555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Not sure why I hadn't updated this one. It's been almost a month but I have been working on it. Got the cab painted last week. I just did some touching up today but waiting for it to dry. I'm going to use the metal from that R&D has for the 32. Added the dropped tube suspension, same brand and will be adding the rear axle soon. Added the engine mounts today and test fitted the clearance of everything. I'll be using the bed from the 34 ford pickup kit. Here are a couple of pics. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 And here's a little more. I spent the morning attaching the rear axle. More difficult than I thought. Test fit it all again. I've chosen the wheels and tires as well. Worked on a couple of little details that I will be adding. Also chopped a bed....two of them actually. Chopped one too short. Measure once, measure twice! Both the cab and bed will come lower over the frame. I feel like everything is falling into place. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I LOVE old hot rod pickups! Glad you're going with the shorter box. I'll keep my eye on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Nice progress Iceman. looking great. Where did you get those cool skulls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks guys. Carl- the skulls came from dark world creations. You can order 50 for less than $10 plus shipping. On their website or sometimes on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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