Shardik

On 15 and 16 Sept, the Red coats invaded Oak Park in Arvada, Co.
Every make from the Isle of Empire was represented; from Land Rover to Lotus.
I'll be updating this thread as I get the photos processed and uploaded to photo bucket.  For the first installment,  a pride of Jaguars:






More soon.

On the strength of the responses to my '48 ford on this forum, I decided to enter it in my first model contest: Wing Nut Con.
This event was sponsored by IPMS and a local club (Rob Wolfe, Denver IPMS).
When the judging was done I wandered over to the class 27 custom auto' table and was amazed to find...


Thanks to everyone who commented on the original thread;  it was your encouragement that prompted me to enter.

I want to recreate the truck my Grandfather drove when he had his automotive repair shop: a grey 1937 Chevy pickup.
Has anyone ever kitted this truck?
I've been scanning various forums, but have yet to run across one.
Barring that, I thought it might be possible to convert a sedan.  Any suggestions in this regard would also be appreciated.

I like the look of the '37, but around here 4 wheel drive rules the back roads. So I came up with the idea of combining Revells '37 Ford pickup with Linndbergs 4x4 flare side F150.

First, the F150 frame required some "minor surgery".

Almost there:


Here's the frame, shortened 3/8" at the rear with the spring shackles moved forward about 1/4". The motor mounts were also moved up and back, as the body sits high on the frame.


To support the bed, it was necessary to add cross bracing. In true mountain man fashion, this was accomplished with some stout timber and lag bolts.

The "lag bolts" are 1mm simulated bolts from Scale Hardware.


Now the bed (still under construction) has a nice solid foundation.


I'll be adding angle iron brackets between the frame and the cross beams, but I haven't decided if they should be bolted or welded to the frame. Opinions?

More coming soon.

Here it is; my first, actual, completed car model ! (maybe)
This was a real learning experience for me.  The things I learned (in no particular order):

1) I do not like Testors spray can enamel.
2) I do like the Novus polishing products.
3) Cotton gloves make absolutely no difference if the paint isn't cured yet.
4) Do not apply pigment powders to the chassis of a completed model unless the interior is completely sealed.
5) Planning and organization could possibly be worthwhile after all.
6) I am not smarter than everybody else in the world, and could therefore, possibly learn from the experience of others with regard to such things as the design of hinges.

This is just a sampling, and I am sure your critiques will reveal more errors that I can (hopefully) avoid in the future.

That said, I thoroughly enjoyed this build.  These are simply the things to be expected when stretching oneself.


Wow! check out that gap at the top of the door.  I just noticed that.


One thing I'm not disapointed with is the embossed sill plates.


As I said, this is what happens when you reach beyond your capabilities.  Wait'll ya see what happens next time!

All comments welcome.^nd