James2 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Well the winter weather has arrived and for me that means full build time. It's pretty tough to paint in the house so I'll keep building and waiting for warmer days. This is the 40 Ford Standard kit from Revell. I chopped about 4 scale inches out of the top and dropped the chassis as far as I could. It's shaved and smoothed and just about ready for some real primer. I have found that a light sanding coat really help get the body right. My old eyes are not what they once were. I guess that's what they mean by "going dim"... I scribed new door panels and the tail lights are going to be from a 63 'vette. The gray is Tamiya brush-on primer, it works well for small scratches and joint filler. Edited November 22, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordlover632 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Cool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nicely done lowering of a difficult to chop top. Going to be a very authentic period looking custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Super clean chop work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks guys, I’m still smoothing the sail panels out. Then I’ll add the drip rail back on. In the meantime I’m putting some chassis to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I like that very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 11:42 AM, James2 said: That rear view just sells the job you did on the chop. Very nicely proportioned. I'm looking forward to following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thought I might share an inside look at how I went about this chop, you can see where the cuts were made. One thing I did wrong is the vertical window cuts should have been closer to the outside of the body. This would have eliminated the need for that filler piece at the lower corners. I did this once before and it lined up so well hardly any filler was needed except to smooth the sail panels. The diagram below has been shared before but if you study the plan and follow the steps you'll be pleased with the results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Certainly looks aerodynamic now...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Sweet! Nice chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) I saw a picture of a Blown Flatty and thought that would be perfect! So with a little imagineering and spare parts this is what I came up with. I think it will work just fine... Edited November 21, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oldcarfan27 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Beautiful, flowing lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 One of the nicest chops I have seen on this body style, great job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Thanks for the comments, here is a little mock up before final primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Progress on the 40, the engine, bay and interior are nearly complete. I intended to do a candy blue over the silver leaf but know I'm thinking clear coating and accent the wheels blue. Edited December 2, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I love it Rooster!! The flattie is perfect also. Watching the rest of this is going to be fun!!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Pretty simple interior, Krylon grey with semi gloss clear and the dash is the same silver leaf as the body. Molotow chrome, BMF and black wash were used also. Instead of placing the newspaper decal, for a more realistic look, I cut it out and wrinkled it a bit then glued it inplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Beautiful job of chopping the top, and the old "flattie"...…. WAY TOO COOL!!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Top job on that chop! looking really good mate can't wait to see it under glass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Thanks Guy, Ray and David. You too DJ glad you chimed in, your engine knowledge and approval means alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Just about finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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