Bernard Kron Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) ’34 Ford Bare-Metal Bobber This was built for the Traditional Rods and Kustoms in Scale AMT/Lindberg ’34 Ford pickup CBP (TRaK: http://trakinscale.proboards.com/ ). It’s a prime example of what Tim Boyd calls “extreme kitbashing”. In fact the only part on the car from the AMT ’34 Ford Pickup kit is the grill shell and grill – and even that got chopped. But the resin body I used is based on that kit so the members graciously let me participate. It’s a pretty radical channeled fenderless “bobber” dropped on a heavily modified ’37 Ford truck chassis with Buick Nailhead power. The bed is a shortened Revell “rat rod” ’29 Ford piece, also channeled over the z’d frame. The bare-metal finish was achieved by rubbing the Duplicolor metallic Silver paint with Kosutte Ginsang metalizing powder. Below are the details of the kits used and more photos. Thanx for lookin’B. AMT/Lindberg ’34 Ford Pickup Kit: Grill shell and grill (chopped)Basic Body: Resin chopped ’34 Ford pickup cab by Ed Fluck at Drag City Casting (lowcab36@epix.net, Tel. 570-289-4345).Other Aftermarket Parts: 8” Dirt track rear tires, Buick Nailhead accessory drive, oil pan and transmission by Replicas & Miniatures Co. of Maryland (replmincomd@aol.com, (410) 768-3648). Pre-wired distributor by Morgan Auto Detail (http://www.madmodeling.com) AMT ’34 Ford Pickup kit: Grill shell and grill (chopped).Revell/Monogram ’37 Ford Panel Delivery kit: Chassis (narrowed, shortened) front axle, steering tie rod, wishbones (split), front shocks, brakes.Revell ’32 Ford Sedan kit: Fuel Tank (modified), firewall (modified), rear suspension, driveshaft, radiator, tail lights and license plate bracket, headlights, dashboard, steering wheel and column.Revell/Monogram ’29 Ford “Rat Rod” Roadster Pickup kit: Pickup bed (shortened), front transverse leaf spring.AMT ‘39/’40 Ford Tudor Sedan kit: Intake manifold, carburetors, exhaust manifolds, fan belt and generator.AMT ’36 Ford Coupe kit: Wide-5 wheels and front tires.Revell Tony Nancy Double Dragster kit: Buick Nailhead engine block, heads, valve covers.Scratchbuilt items: Decals, floor pan and transmission cover, mufflers and tailpipes, window glass, pickup bed floor.Paints & finishes: Basic body color: Duplicolor Metallic Silver. Bare-metal effect done with Kosutte Ginsang metallizing powder. Accent color (interior, engine block and heads, rear axle, wheels) Duplicolor Dark Toreador Red Metallic.. Miscellaneous parts finished in various shades of Testors Metalizer. Edited July 18, 2017 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Sweet looking truck bernard!!!Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Nicely done, that really looks great like the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Great build! I like how you used parts from many different kits to make a unique model! Very good work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Very cool Bernard! Love the wide fives and dirt track tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. I was going for that hot-rod vibe so I think switching to the bare-metal look (I had started with a plain silver gloss paint job with a red accent stripe around the belt line) was the way to go. This was super-fun to do, although my hobby room looks like a bomb hit it right now with all the half-open boxes spread around! It's definitely clean-up time before I start my next project! Edited November 6, 2016 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Great looking little truck, with a LOT of personality. The slightly exaggerated proportions are just right, not cartoonish, and exactly in line with the "bobber" theme. Love the metal finish too. I'll be re-reading your build thread again to understand the process. Very nicely done, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Great looking little truck, with a LOT of personality. The slightly exaggerated proportions are just right, not cartoonish, and exactly in line with the "bobber" theme. Love the metal finish too. I'll be re-reading your build thread again to understand the process. Very nicely done, sir. Thanks to you both! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Bill, I certainly was trying to create an aggressive look so I'm glad it came across. Sometimes our intentions in building these things don't quite make it to the final product... Regarding the bare metal finish, there's really not much to it. The Kosutte Ginsang product is very strong and immediate in effect and seems to "metalize" just about any finish you put it on, even clear plastic. It's not very subtle and, if you make a second application it begins to darken and cover anything underneath it - the red stripe that I had put around the beltline immediately began to disappear on the first coat so I had to apply second coat in that area to disappear it completely. As you can it covers pretty thoroughly. On the other hand I find it does a very poor job of simulating chrome and long ago gave up considering it for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Another benchmark build.The phantom interior photo is particularly cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Thanks, Tom! The ghost cutaways are always fun to do, 'though not always possible. It depends on the type of car and whether I can photograph it in fairly complete form before I glue it all together. Hot rods and races cars are the most straightforward. Sweet looking truck bernard!!! Vince Vince, I hope you get a "quote" notice 'cause you know I couldn't have done it without you! Sorry I didn't acknowledge earlier.... Edited November 10, 2016 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi Bernard, Very cool project!!!!! I am a big fan of your work. I know what you mean about the powder not working well to simulate chrome but I do like your use on the body. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi Bernard, Very cool project!!!!! I am a big fan of your work. I know what you mean about the powder not working well to simulate chrome but I do like your use on the body. Randy Thanks Randy. Likewise, as you know. Looking forward to seeing more on your Tipo 51! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Great looking old school type of build ! Very creative kitbashing and scratchbuilding. Well done ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanx Gator. Glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Broken Photobucket links repaired. For now I'm only updating completed model pics. Updating w.i.p. links is just too huge a task! I'll update them on request... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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