scalepeter Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thought I'd show my work of one of the 48 fords i recently posted in under glass. I started the mods by sectioning the body 3mm. When it came to the rear fenders i only removed 2mm, giving myself a little room to work with. A pic of the end result, then the body mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 That came out well. The subtle reduction in height really works. I'll try and find the courage to cut up a body, like that. It looks like a challenge, but worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalepeter Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Guy take that plunge. It's only plastic is my motto. Start subtle is my advice and then cut more out next time. Next step is to change the angle of the rear window and change the deck lid. Pics in this step are a little limited so i posted a stock body to show the changes. I cut thhis panel out in one pieace. I did this by cutting just before where the roof starts to slope downwards, I didn't cut all the way across the body. I left the widows as and left the sides of the roof in place. Sounds odd and wish i had a photo of this step but i don't. When I Glued this pieace back in i changed the angle of the rear window and lowered the deck lid height. In a way pie cutting the deck lid. As i moved the window back it created a gap which i filled and added putty to reshape this area. End result in primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalepeter Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Next up was the fadeaway fenders. Just got them at the angle i liked which flowed from the front fenders, cut of the bottom of them off and filled the gap between fender and door. Almost ended up with a running board look to the bottom of the fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalepeter Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Major body work done. Remarked the door lines and then Started on the front end with fitting the grill. The headlights are the kits headlight beezel but sanded them down smaller for a frenched look. I used headlight covers from the parts box but can't remember if those smaller lights are from the kit or not. Attached the rear tail lights. I moved the bumpers closer to the body. Meantime i had cut down the interior to fit as well. The firewall also had to be modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalepeter Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 From here color was applied. Engine and chassis are out of the box, no changes. Couple with color. Last two are showing the difference between the matt paint and then with clear over that. I enjoyed this build. Not over the top looking but still you know things have changed. I haven't really mentioned the hood but it was sectioned same amount as the body. These types of builds aren't so scary If you have a plan and start out mild. I've made a few mistakes along the way but in the end they're only models and i do this for enjoyment. Thanks for checking this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Peter, I'm glad you posted the process. I saw your car in the Glass section and was interested in seeing your process. I enjoy cutting up plastic to make what you want. The body mods you made are just as you say. Not over the top but it definitely makes a difference. Nice work. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Nice old school custom build indeed. Makes me wonder what Barris and other customizers were thinking when they did this on full size cars in the 1940's and '50's. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What did you use to make the fade-away fender panels ? Is that cut from another kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalepeter Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 The fadeaway fenders are an option in that kit. So many optional extras in that kit the 48 ford custom coup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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