maltsr Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I don't know the manufacturer of the body, but it is a nice casting. I bought it from a friend with a Revell Coupe donor kit. I added the rear fender skirts from plasticard and applied Testor's Dark Bronze Metallic from a rattlecan, covered in Tamiya clear, which darkened the paint somewhat. The interior and firewall had to be sectioned to match the body, but otherwise the kit was built stock apart from plug wires and parts box wheels/tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryansrust6 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Very nice just love the 40 ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 That's a super nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Excellent paint color and finish. The chassis looks very realistic. I noticed the rear suspension changes. You mentioned the unknown caster of the body, they got the proportions perfectly on the chopped top. I remember reading years ago an article about some of the difficulties of getting the proportions to look right when shopping the top on a 1:1 car. The reason I mention this is that the article stated that the '39 & '40 Fords were the most difficult to do. The problem had to do with the side windows and the rear side window was the hardest to get right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 My my this looks so smooth and really cool..........Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I tried to chop a ´40 Ford myself years ago but I totally messed it up. This resin body looks very good, might be a Flintstone item. You added a very nice paint job ! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 That looks great! I specially like the fender skirts you made - scale skirts have a tendency to look a bit clumsy but these are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Really nice. Love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Sweet custom with great chassis detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 That's one of the more challenging bodies to chop. VERY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 nice and smooth. nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Clean, smooth, and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Stuning build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 That's a fantastic looking '40 Coupe! Perfect color, wheels and stance. The skirts look great on it, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Wow! That's a very handsome ride! Really nice work and the paint is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Looking good - keep up the good work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Very clean work. Also loved the color. The Revell kit comes with separate rear fenders. Did the resin body come that way also, or was the fenders came "leaded"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 This looks nice. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Very nicely done , gorgeous color ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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