Johnt671 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I started this one a few days ago. So far this is a very nice and easy build. Everything so far fits together nice. This might be a slump buster or a nice build to do after a tough kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Good project. I hate to say it but your valve covers are on upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Thanks. And I thought I was being so careful reading the directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 You're welcome. I have owned a bunch of 1:1 Ford FE engines and know them too intimately. I have gotten model BBC valve covers on wrong on numerous occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) An Excellent choice Probably my favorite kit to build. Ive got 6 of them done. Edited July 17, 2019 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 5:00 PM, Johnt671 said: Thanks. And I thought I was being so careful reading the directions. Sometimes, in many kits, the directions are wrong. Off to a great start. The only two things I don’t like about this kit, is the way the hood fits near the grill, and that the windshield could fit better. Over all, it’s one of my favorite cars, and kits, of all time. I’ve built over a dozen, and plan on a “do over” of the Platt car, that I did years ago. I will definitely be following this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Today's update. I changed the valve covers after these pictures. Tight fit in the motor bay, but it went together without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragmodels44 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Yeah...that’s going to look cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks. Today's pictures. Body primed and interior flocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 just in case it matters to you. but the T-Bolts had a black rubber floor covering , not carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 4 hours ago, gtx6970 said: just in case it matters to you. but the T-Bolts had a black rubber floor covering , not carpet Thanks. I did look at some pictures but didn't look far enough down the page to see that. I'll be painting my nice flocking black to correct this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Corrected the interior floor, and found I lost the kit shifter. I found one that looks like the shifter in the picture below. I'm debating over trying to cut the vents open on the hood scoop, but I'm not sure I am skilled enough to pull that off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Looking real good. This kit is easily my favorite kit to build. as far as opening the hood vents is really not as hard as you might think A dremel on low speed is all thats needed, I did one several years ago , then used some scrap door screen I had around to fill the opening. Edited July 23, 2019 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragmodels44 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 It’s looking very nice. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Looks good. But I see one thing that bothers me...the fuel, speedometer and temp gauge faces are silver on a 1964 Fairlane and also the Thunderbolt, not black. I had a 64 Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe for 12 years but sold it 3 years ago when I bought the 1963½ Galaxie 500 XL I have now. Edited July 29, 2019 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Thanks Force, but it's too late, and although it's inaccurate I like the look of the gauge decals. Too bad they didn't do it right. Other than the seats the interior is done, and the hod is painted the final color. It's a little lighter than the original, but it sure is a pretty color. I did get the hood vents open, Thanks gtx6970. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Yes I fully understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 I really messed up on the body. I tried to do the BMF first and had a heck of a time getting the paint off the foil, then tried using a Molotow pen to do some of the chrome. So it went into brake fluid to strip it all off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I didn't think it looked too bad from the pic. That shade of red looks GOOD on that T-bolt.? What color did you use on the rims? Is it straight silver? It has a nice subdued look. I can never get BMF to co- operate myself. I've waisted more money trying to get it to work, but between the adhesive being less tacky, and my fat fingers, not a good combo. Good work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 hours ago, bismarck said: I didn't think it looked too bad from the pic. That shade of red looks GOOD on that T-bolt.? What color did you use on the rims? Is it straight silver? It has a nice subdued look. I can never get BMF to co- operate myself. I've waisted more money trying to get it to work, but between the adhesive being less tacky, and my fat fingers, not a good combo. Good work so far. Thanks. The closer you got to it the sloppier it looked. he wheels were done first with Testors met. silver and then a wash using Testors flat black acrylic wash. The lug nuts were touched with a Molotow pen, but they don't pop all that much. The tires were sprayed with Testors dull coat which also helps the wheels out. This is the first time I've tried this on the tires, and I like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) I'll be posting more pictures of this one I gave up on the foil, and stripped everything off, repainted it and came up with a plan B. The first builds I did with foil came out pretty good, but I seem to have lost my touch with it. I'll post some picture soon to show where I am and go over the plan B that worked out pretty good. Edited November 8, 2019 by Johnt671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MININORTHFORDMAN Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 looks awesome im starting to restore my dads that he built at my age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks for the compliments everyone. So I repainted it, applied the decals, covered them with two coats of Future, then masked off the side stripes and went to work with a Molotow marker. It came out pretty good, I thimk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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