Art Laski Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Sorry for the blank post earlier. The site seemed to be having technical issues and I couldn't get a post in. Anyway... When we promoted the model car show at the LA Roadster Show this past June, we had a Foose class with the winning build chosen by Chip Foose himself. When we found out this was going to happen, I felt like I should probably build a Foose model since I was asking our builders to build one too, although it would be display only and not eligible for the contest. So I decided to build the popular Ford FD 100 truck since I had heard so many good things about the kit. I stayed fairly true to the original truck, but with a few changes. I went with a Black Cherry House of Kolor mix over a HOK black base coat, so it looks black in low light, but in the light pops a cherry red metallic. I stumbled on some Foose Shelby wheels on Shapeways, designed by Ron Olsen (store name is 3D Model Specialties) that I thought would go great on this build, and add a different look to it. I also replaced the plastic bed with real bass wood strips, stained with black cherry stain and clear coated. I did a few other things too, like modifying the rear shocks, deleting the front metal axle and adding front shocks, and machining some new filler caps for the valve covers and radiator. The valve cover breather and wire looks are Pro Tech, and the pre-wired distributor is an MAD unit, all available at www.scaleproshop.com. Unfortunately, I didn't finish the build in in time for the LA Roadster Show, but I mocked it up so Chip could see it. He told me unsolicited and not knowing it was mine that he liked it, which made my day. Not surprisingly, he selected for the winner a box stock FD 100 built by John Teresi, which, of course, was one gorgeous build. Edited September 24, 2018 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) See the WIP here:Â Black Cherry Pickup WIP Thanks for looking! Edited September 24, 2018 by Art Laski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cobraman Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Haney Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 So clean and great detail work! A+ work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Very nicely done Art. After seeing these F100s for more than 60 years now....I just can't get used to those front fenders... .gives the model a rather  " Palmer-ish" look to my eye. Sometimes trying to be different just doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) On 9/24/2018 at 3:05 PM, mike 51 said: ...After seeing these F100s for more than 60 years now....I just can't get used to those front fenders... .gives the model a rather  " Palmer-ish" look to my eye. Sometimes trying to be different just doesn't work. I disagree. I've always thought the front of the front fenders on these vehicles looked too heavy ...  ...and I experimented with a similar mod several years before Mr. Foose...                        Art: Your model is absolutely beautiful.   Edited September 25, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Great looking F100 Art! I plan on building one of these whenever I can find one on the shelves again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks for looking, guys! I really appreciate all the comments. Brad, they are a unicorn right now, but I know for sure that the Foose models will continue, so I'm sure this one will come back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 This is really nice , great paintwork and detail work , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Amazing work on this one Art. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Gorgeous model!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKF Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Great build! Paint and detail is excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Beautiful truck, engine and paint look fantastic! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Awesome paint job and build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Awesome build! Like the wheels very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Beautiful truck, Art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Love that truck Art. Paint soooo deep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Beautiful truck. Great color choice for it. Really smooth. I hope someday to be able to paint like that. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I really appreciate the comments, so thank you guys! Here are a few outdoor shots that show off the deep metallic of this paint. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Wow. just stunning ...the first Pictures are a Kind of art anyway, your model Looks fantastic - but with the last ones in the sun, you put it over the top. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Super cool. Like the wheels on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Exceptional work! And that paint in the sunlight is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Awesome paint. nice clean work all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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