MrObsessive Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) Well, I got a pleasant surprise by my postman as I got the latest and greatest from The Modelhaus! I had bought this around the end of the year and had almost forgotten about it 'til this box shows up on my doorstep. I have to give kudos to Don and Carol as the turnaround time was very quick and the model is excellent as always! Here are some pics to show whatcha get.............. First you'll need this or its reissue to build the transkit........... I've had this kit for over 10 years............and wasn't that crazy about it------in fact was about to get rid of it until I seen this........ As you can see, very little cleanup is needed to make things go smoothly. Whoever did the master knows their stuff as the conversion is dead on accurate IMO to the 1:1. Here's the rear section interior tub............some filing may be in order to get it to fit squarely in the interior. Here's the glass they give you...... I gotta admit, I'm not too crazy about the glass------when I build this one (probably later this year), I'm going to replace all the glass including the windshield, with clear stencil sheet (acetate). Some more to come! Edited February 10, 2008 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Here's the rear bumper that's given............It was modified to suit the wagon which is very different from the sedan. And a shot of the taillights which I think were scratchbuilt also as I've not seen these on any model before. Nice set of wheels and tires here...........although I'm not sure these wheels came on the standard Country Squire. These appear to be more LTD like, but I guess thay could have been ordered from Ford. You Ford guys out there would know! The chassis appears to fit fairly well...........I don't like the empty look of the wheelwells, so when I get around to building this-----some filling in is in order! I'd imagine that some reshaping of the exhaust would be needed to as most wagons I've seen, have their exhaust exiting out the side as opposed to out of the rear due to the possibilty of exhaust fumes coming through the open rear window. Here's an excellent example of how nice this one can be built! I got these pics off eBay-------it was built by Paul Hettick (eBay handle: Robbbbbb57). His I notice has different wheelcovers than what Modelhaus gives you. I'm not sure what kit his wheelcovers are from, I kinda like his better than the ones in the transkit. His model is what inspired me to buy this kit! Price for the kit in case you're wondering, is $50+S&H plus whatever the base kit costs if you don't have it. I give this one a Highly Recommended rating especially for us guys who are into the "Mainstreamers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Nice! Looks like Paul used the provided vacuum formed window glass.... Funny, but I always figured a Country Squire had wood on the side and the Country Sedan had painted sides...?!? I hope you put wood on yours Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Whoops!! It actually is a Country Sedan! I had Squire on my mind when I typed the heading. I did change the title. No, I don't care for the fake wood on this particular wagon.............some it looks good on, some it doesn't. If I had a wagon and that special lady, the only wood I wanna see is..........................No nevermind! Because.......errr.........No I can't say that either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 If I had a wagon and that special lady, the only wood I wanna see is..........................No nevermind! Because.......errr.........No I can't say that either! Whoa...easy there, big guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Very cool looking Bill! Those old wagons rock. I'm hoping that someone will convert it into the 69, and then have Modelhaus cast it....we had one of them, I don't remember it but I have photos of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) I plan to buy one of those myself. I'm going to combine the kit with some LTD Pieces to do a '70 Country Squire to go with my '67 Caprice Wagon. Those wheelcovers are the '68 through '71 Finned Wheelcovers, originally found in the '70 Ford LTD 4-Door Hardtop, in the AMT Motor City Stocker Series. A friend of mine's parents ahd a Light Blue '69 Country Squire. Mine is going to be Black, of course, with a black interior. Edited February 23, 2008 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCarCulture Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm pretty sure that Paul Hettick mastered that one too! Not only does he build exquisite models but he has created quite a few masters for Don at Modelhaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) I'm pretty sure that Paul Hettick mastered that one too! Not only does he build exquisite models but he has created quite a few masters for Don at Modelhaus. That's a pretty sweet wagon...I'll have to order one... he's mastering a '72 LTD 2dr ht now (saw it posted on the other board recently). When I build the wagon, I'll probably use the hubcaps from the '69 XL kit..they are more plain. Edited February 23, 2008 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Very cool looking Bill! Those old wagons rock. I'm hoping that someone will convert it into the 69, and then have Modelhaus cast it....we had one of them, I don't remember it but I have photos of it! Billy - For the wagons the only difference between the 69 and 70 was the grille. I don't know if anyone has cast a 69 Galaxie grille but that would be a natural for this. I looked in my old brochures for the 69 and 70 and there was no way to get an LTD/XL grille on one of these. I had wanted to use the 69 XL grille but that would only be appropriate on a Squire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Billy - For the wagons the only difference between the 69 and 70 was the grille. I don't know if anyone has cast a 69 Galaxie grille but that would be a natural for this. I looked in my old brochures for the 69 and 70 and there was no way to get an LTD/XL grille on one of these. I had wanted to use the 69 XL grille but that would only be appropriate on a Squire. One thing I've thought about doing is trying to make a '69 Galaxie grille from a '69 Fairlane grille (from the AMT Torino Cobra kit). The '69 Galaxie grille looks a lot like a wider version of the Fairlane grille... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Great work, nice color. Beautiful car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I can see many municipal versions of this plus some tow vehicles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I plan to buy one of those myself. I'm going to combine the kit with some LTD Pieces to do a '70 Country Squire to go with my '67 Caprice Wagon. Looks like the Modelhaus now has a Country Squire version also! I wonder if it has woodgrain on the sides.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripp Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I am looking 4 a 56 & 57 ford wagon and a 68 mustang CS.If anyone has heard of any of these please let me know.Im also looking 4 late 50s mercs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 even though im a mopar guy, i do have a soft spot for any ol skool station wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am looking 4 a 56 & 57 ford wagon and a 68 mustang CS.If anyone has heard of any of these please let me know.Im also looking 4 late 50s mercs. Hendrix Resin has several '56 Ford wagons..they appear on ebay frequently. I think R&D Unique used to do a '68 Mustang CS, not sure if it's still available or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Nice kit, and nice car...I'm one for the mainliners...we had a 77 LTDII Squire...full woodgrain sides, too...not the same car, obviously, but was based on the esrlier Torino wagons...might have to consider buying this transkit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I am looking 4 a 56 & 57 ford wagon and a 68 mustang CS.If anyone has heard of any of these please let me know.Im also looking 4 late 50s mercs. Have a look around here, Hendrix and R&R might have something that will work for you. http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/STARModels.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) That's a pretty sweet wagon...I'll have to order one... he's mastering a '72 LTD 2dr ht now (saw it posted on the other board recently). When I build the wagon, I'll probably use the hubcaps from the '69 XL kit..they are more plain. one of these? link to his post? Edited August 1, 2008 by rollinoldskoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordWagonNut Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Looks like the Modelhaus now has a Country Squire version also! I wonder if it has woodgrain on the sides.. I just got my '70 Ford LTD Country Squire wagon from the Modelhaus and YES it has the wood grain.....looks pretty good too, has the black stripes along the wood grain just like the full size I have in my garage... Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 one of these? link to his post? Yes..it's up on the Modelhaus site now..'72 LTD Brougham 2dr. I definitely want to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 that modelhaus 72 LTD looks awesome (there pics over at SH). The Missing Link also has there 71 4dr on Ebay. which also looks good. but a little too $$ for me right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordWagonNut Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 that modelhaus 72 LTD looks awesome (there pics over at SH). The Missing Link also has there 71 4dr on Ebay. which also looks good. but a little too $$ for me right now Man, that looks like a really nice kit too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 that modelhaus 72 LTD looks awesome (there pics over at SH). The Missing Link also has there 71 4dr on Ebay. which also looks good. but a little too $$ for me right now where???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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