Tyler62990 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I'm participating in a group build on Facebook to pay tribute to the late Blair Pletcher. He was a forum member here, but extremely active on Facebook where he never hesitated to share ideas, motivate people, and give tutorials on everything from scratch building to airbrushing cheap craft acrylics. His knowledge, coupled with his very friendly demeanor, helped young bucks like me learn. For that, I'm forever grateful for the few short years we spent bouncing ideas back and forth and complimenting each other's work. Rest easy brother. Well, onto the car. I started off with the AMT 49 Ford kit. I always loved the look of these cars as is, so no sectioning, chopping,, rolled pans, grill swaps, etc. The only thing it needed was to be a bit lower, get a flashy paint job, some new wheels, and an engine that sets it apart from the others. The door and trunk handles were shaved and the body was painted Testor's White Lightning pearl lacquer and OPI My Gecko Does Tricks nail polish sprayed over Duplicolor white primer. I'll take some new pics soon to better highlight the paint. It's actually a green/gold flip flop with green metal flake mixed in. The wheels were swapped for a set of chrome reverse deep dishes that came in the AMT 53 Ford Pickup. Whitewalls were painted on using the kit tires. The engine is the kit supplied Caddy mill with VCG Resins' Weber cross ram manifold. A few other little details here and there wraps this one up. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Wow!! Just fantastic.... Nice tribute build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 very kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Moore Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Cool color combo and beautiful finish!Cheers,Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Beautiful build. The body and paint looks like a perfect period build and is really well done. Lift the hood and you snap into today with the Weber's and braded fuel lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Congrats Tyler, you've nailed down that period look and stance for your Shoebox! The Paint combination is a knock out and with the mild custom work the entire scheme works. I'm also a big fan of these Fords and have one on the bench currently, also biilding it more period like. Your chiice of updating the Caddy really pops it into the present day, this would be a ride to be proud of!Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL 111V Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I love the paint! The green and pearl white combo goes very well with the chromed wheels, spotlights, and other styling choices. A fitting tribute; nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Wow! Very, very stylish build. That couldn't be any prettier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I agree. The whole thing works really well. Kool and klassy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Super-tasteful period mild custom. Except under the hood of course, LOL. Very nicely done indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Not much else I can add to what has already been typed. I agree nice work and a very nice tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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