landman Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I thought I'd post some of the models I have built. All are box stock and are probably 20-odd years old. They've moved about three times and many have lost parts. Some I haven't found yet. I tried my new anti-static brush. It works fairly well but obviously they'll need a more thorough cleaning. Here goes. The '32 Ford phaeton has lost part of its exhaust , one cowl lamp and the back window. I think I'll use parts from the coach to repair it. The Chrysler was one of my first attempts at using foil. I took those photos with a little Canon PowerShot. it has a macro feature. While it allows you to shoot fairly close up it doesn't have a lot of depth of field. Next time I'll try with my wife's digital SLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Very nice models.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I especially like the '32 Fords, but all three look nice. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 all three are very cool, but you better watch out for those pot holes !!!!! LOL three very nice builds !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 all three are very cool, but you better watch out for those pot holes !!!!! LOL three very nice builds !!! They would do a number on a suspension wouldn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Cool..! thanks for sharing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Here's a few more. As you can see my attempt at chroming with a brush on the Ford was rather poor. Also, the bodies on all three of them weren't painted, I jut clearcoted the plastic as it came. I did attempt some detailing on the engines and interior though. After looking at some of the awesome stuff in here, I think I'll redo some of them. And then today, while rummaging for something, I spotted a suspicious looking box. Looks like there is more to discover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Nice looking collection. Those last three work great in their original plastic colour, specially the Lincoln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Dug out a few more. Looking at them, I see all the things I didn't do that are de rigueur here. The Mustang and the two Ferraris were painted. I can't remember what with. The Caddy was just clearcoated like some of the others. The saran wrap it was in too some of it off, hence the blotches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Still unpacking and came across this one which will be a definite rebuild. My wife had a 1976 Volaré for 12 years. This photo shows it in 1988 showing some rust along the bottom. Later I built a model of it. Somehow the paint on the hood had cracked or bubbled and my wife undertook to strip it ending up gouging it. I had applied filler and primer but obviously didn't finish it. So now I'd like like to redo it properly. I'll need one taillight and one mirror. The kit has bucket seats and a console as well as a 318. Where should I look for a bench seat , a slant 6 and the proper hubcaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm glad they survived all the packing/moving/unpacking ! The wire wheels on your Ferraris look very fine. I had a problem with food-wrap when I used it for masking. It left marks in the surface, or took off the shine. Whichever it was, I shall keep it far away from my models in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Oh God, thank You very much!!!! Not one but TWO FACTORY STOCK 1932 Fords, just the way they are supposed to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wherever he is, Henry Ford must be smiling. There is still hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks for sharing these oldies. I always enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Dug a few more out of the box in posting #9. A '32 Cadillac and a racer I had made out of the Packard Speedster kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPunkAlley Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Love the speedster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswilliams1963 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Dug out a few more today. While the plastic wrap held the pieces that fell off with the right car they messed up the paint on several. If I'm boring people with this, PLEASE let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That's a nice collection. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Not boring at all, it's like a journey of discovery and it's great to see these models enjoying the light of day once more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Very nice collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Not boring at all, it's like a journey of discovery and it's great to see these models enjoying the light of day once more! You are absolutely correct. As I dig, I find several that I had forgotten about. the Saran Wrap saved the parts but stuck to the paint here and there. Most of them will require some sort of touch up. I'll also need to design & build some storage. In any case, I likely have modelling work for the rest of my days. Here's a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 What a great collection, a little bit of everything! I'll bet it brought back some memories as you unpacked each piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Very nice What is the yellow Dodge ?( I think thats what it says on the hood?) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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