vintagercr Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 JC, great progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks Steve. Finished engine mockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 JC, what technique do you use to get your styrene to retain its shape when forming roll bars, headers etc? Btw loving this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Engine looks fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) On 2/11/2018 at 9:48 AM, br67 said: JC, what technique do you use to get your styrene to retain its shape when forming roll bars, headers etc? Btw loving this build Thanks Brandon. First I always use solid rod and not tubing which tends to kink when its bent. I use my fingers or round needle nose pliers to make the bends, then hold them over a candle to set the shape. You can feel, in your fingers, the tension release from the bend. It only takes a second or less depending on the thickness of the material. Some of the tools I use. Edited February 12, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 That engine bay is looking good JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thank you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) In referring back to this photo.......... What color did you paint those carburetors JC? That engine looks superb!! I like the natural lay of the ignition wires. Edited February 13, 2018 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, mustang1989 said: In referring back to this photo.......... What color did you paint those carburetors JC? That engine looks superb!! I like the natural lay of the ignition wires. Thanks Joe. Carbs painted Tamiya Titanium Gold with a brown wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 3 hours ago, afx said: Thanks Joe. Carbs painted Tamiya Titanium Gold with a brown wash. Thanks for the help. Looks like that's the way I'm going to go with carburetor painting from now on. I've been looking for the right color to paint carburetors with for the last 4 or 5 builds. I ended up with more of a goldish chrome which was okay but I like this a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 39 minutes ago, mustang1989 said: Thanks for the help. Looks like that's the way I'm going to go with carburetor painting from now on. I've been looking for the right color to paint carburetors with for the last 4 or 5 builds. I ended up with more of a goldish chrome which was okay but I like this a lot better. Here is the color without the wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 12:39 PM, afx said: Here is the color without the wash. Perfect!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 12:39 PM, afx said: Here is the color without the wash. Any progress on this bad boy JC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Not much bench time at the moment Joe. Hope I can find some time this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) On 1/17/2018 at 7:17 PM, afx said: I really like the Radir wheels (the steelies above came from the T-Bolt kit) however I haven't seen any period photos with them installed on a gasser. Not to hijack, but there are a (very) few pictured on the George Class remembers 'site: I think your wheels and tire choice looks pretty darn good, though. The small Firestones up front work well on smaller compact cars kike the Falcon, too. Was this chassis piece from the custom Faclon or the stock version? Or are they the same? Love where this is headed. Edited February 23, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Casey said: Not to hijack, but there are a (very) few pictured on the George Class remembers 'site: I think your wheels and tire choice looks pretty darn good, though. The small Firestones up front work well on smaller compact cars kike the Falcon, too. Was this chassis piece from the custom Faclon or the stock version? Or are they the same? Love where this is headed. I'm happy with my wheel choice for the Falcon but good to know Radir wheels can work for future projects-thanks for the photos. The chassis I used came from the stock plus kit. I also have the convertible and if I'm not mistaken it has the same chassis. Don't have the street & strip or the custom version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Not to hijack neither, just some inspiration. JC, keep us posted, this is gonna be way cool. I love these old Falcons and you don't see them being built often. This is one I converted from a Franklin Mint model that had serious issues. The white stock one is what it started out as. I can't wait to see yours when it's done. I used several parts from the '57 Ford wagon gasser for this build. Edited February 25, 2018 by Geno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Nice race team Gene. I was contemplating a Ranchero tow vehicle as well. I have a trailer built already. As for the Falcon chassis is nearly finished. Edited February 26, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 This is amazing. It is one of my favourite biulds going on here right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 JC, that is coming along fantastic, I'm excited to see this done, tow vehicle, trailer and all. The Ranchero is a cheapie Motormax, I just changed the wheels out and detailed it a little. My eyes are glued on yours. You're nailing it, keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I have no clue how I missed this one..? Very cool project. I have the same car but am trying to restore it back to factory stock. I too have been wanting to build some rare team sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 18 hours ago, disabled modeler said: I have no clue how I missed this one..? Very cool project. I have the same car but am trying to restore it back to factory stock. I too have been wanting to build some rare team sets. I am really enjoying this build, as I finally scored a 62 to do up stock. I plan to do all of the 1st gen Falcons in Scale. I may do a Ranchero as a gasser, as I have 3 of them, including an original Styline kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: I am really enjoying this build, as I finally scored a 62 to do up stock. I plan to do all of the 1st gen Falcons in Scale. I may do a Ranchero as a gasser, as I have 3 of them, including an original Styline kit. Very cool Ron...yeah we owned a few of the Falcons in the family. 61 2 door sedan. 62 4 door wagon 64 Falcon HT and wagon 65 Falcon HT sprint 66 Falcon HT 69 Falcon HT I have always had a soft spot for these too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: I am really enjoying this build, as I finally scored a 62 to do up stock. I plan to do all of the 1st gen Falcons in Scale. I may do a Ranchero as a gasser, as I have 3 of them, including an original Styline kit. A Ranchero gasser? Yep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 8 hours ago, disabled modeler said: Very cool Ron...yeah we owned a few of the Falcons in the family. 61 2 door sedan. 62 4 door wagon 64 Falcon HT and wagon 65 Falcon HT sprint 66 Falcon HT 69 Falcon HT I have always had a soft spot for these too. Recently, I saw a dilapidated, but restorable 63 Falcon Sprint Convertible. It was red with a red interior. It was beat to hell. I did not go on the property to look closer, but it looked like it was close to being a complete car. I will probably build my 63 convertible as that car in better days. I have a good selection of rebuildable Falcons to do. My sedans and convertible are old, restored and ready for primer and paint, while my Rancheros are unbuilt. I like Falcons too, and J.C.'s build reminds me of a fellow I worked with as a teenager who hot rodded a 61 Falcon. He radiused the rear wheelwells, and installed a hot 289. I cannot see myself putting a Chevy engine in a classic Ranchero. I have a resin 170 6 for my replica stock Ranchero build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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