Plowboy Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 21 hours ago, espo said: The photo shopped pictures of the Red Edsel wagon on this thread is a good example, but you might want to use a different color just because. While not realistic, the Wood Trim does look nice. I would go with something bold, something you've wanted to use for a long time but just haven't found the right model for it. Yeah, I know red seems like a cop out no thought color. But, in my vision of it, nothing else will work. This model is painted with Tamiya Mica Red over gold. It's a beautiful color as are the other Mica colors. I hope Tamiya expands on the Mica line of paints. This photo shows the effect of the side skirts. No frame showing! I may foil the whole piece. I want to see what it looks like with just the half round done and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Perfect stance and rockers look good . Really enjoying this build concept , totally believable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I like your approach with the extended rockers. I also think your idea of just using foil on the half round makes sense as to much chrome on the lower portion of the body would draw the eye away from the upper body moldings. Should the finished body start to look to tall from the side consider painting the portion below the molding a semi-gloss Black. This is a trick used in the past by many manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 11 hours ago, espo said: I like your approach with the extended rockers. I also think your idea of just using foil on the half round makes sense as to much chrome on the lower portion of the body would draw the eye away from the upper body moldings. Should the finished body start to look to tall from the side consider painting the portion below the molding a semi-gloss Black. This is a trick used in the past by many manufacturers. Thanx! I like the semi gloss black idea! I have some black foil. So, I could do a test run with it before committing to paint. That may be the best option. I like to have a backup plan whenever possible. I'm very close to having it ready for final primer. I've been making some final tweaks and touch ups. Then I can concentrate on the interior and chassis. I don't know how it will look. But, I'm gonna do it anyway. I'm planning on painting the engine yellow and the valve covers white. In my mind, it'll look cool. In reality, it may not. Only one way to know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Plowboy said: Thanx! I like the semi gloss black idea! I have some black foil. So, I could do a test run with it before committing to paint. That may be the best option. I like to have a backup plan whenever possible. I'm very close to having it ready for final primer. I've been making some final tweaks and touch ups. Then I can concentrate on the interior and chassis. I don't know how it will look. But, I'm gonna do it anyway. I'm planning on painting the engine yellow and the valve covers white. In my mind, it'll look cool. In reality, it may not. Only one way to know for sure. While the suggested Engine colors sound different, they mirror some of the color schemes that were being used on Edsel's at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 I've been busy doing a lot of little stuff on the chassis, engine and floorpan/firewall. On the front of the frame, I filled in the rails and removed the foremost mounts. The headers and upper A arms are made. At the rear of the frame, I made new spring pockets inboard of the frame rails and removed the old ones. I decided since I'm painting the engine yellow that I would also build the headers similar to the old style. They're a tri y design. It was also the easiest way to make them. Plus, the design enabled me to keep them tucked up out of sight. I cut the excess away from the base of the firewall after I got rid of the mounts. It will have a much cleaner look without that garbage hanging out into the fenderwells. Not sure if I'll stick with the 8.8 or switch it out for a 9 inch rearend. Instead of narrowing the wagon gas tank, I'm going to use the sedan tank. I still have some filling to do on the front wheel wells and I gotta get the rack and pinion setup ironed out. I also still have to get the front track narrowed down. Then I can begin primer and paint work. I can't wait to see the body in paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Rodger this is coming out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Great work Roger, I particularly like the headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 This is coming along great. You mentioned filling the frame rails, and looking at them I'm questioning why I haven't done that before. Did you use putty or did you cut scraps of plastic to fill the frame ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I'm really diggin' this project! As for the rear end, the 9 in. would seem more traditional, where the 8.8 would lend to the more modern Pro Tour vibe this seems to have...... This is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Good progress on this! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very cool project Roger! Great job on the body, it's like watching a Kindig it Design episode... your attention to detail is fantastic! I always loved the Edsel even if the car has suffer of a bad reputation. Can't wait to see some color on this one of a kind project. Thanks for sharing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 15 hours ago, espo said: This is coming along great. You mentioned filling the frame rails, and looking at them I'm questioning why I haven't done that before. Did you use putty or did you cut scraps of plastic to fill the frame ? Thanx! I just filled them with putty. I've done many that way. No problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 First squirts of paint! I also have the body in Mica Silver. The chassis will all be Mica Silver. I really like how the Mica Red looks over the Mica Silver! I can't wait to see the body in color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Great color combination! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Great looking color choice, Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 That's beautiful together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I like those colors together too! Nice job. This is going to look really sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I agree, this is a very beautiful color combo, the body shell will look amazing painted with this superb color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Thanx guys! I got the body in the first two coats of color! I'll sand and shoot one more coat of each. Then shoot the clear. I love how the color is looking! I also have the interior in color. It's just Tamiya Gray Primer and Dull Red. I think this combination will compliment the body very well. I'm going to sand the red areas to hopefully reveal the pattern that is there. If it doesn't work out, I can just spray another coat of paint over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm David Green Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Fantastic project and great execution, nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 That looks really good- nice and crisp paint separation lines. This is coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Excellent paint work , interior really pops too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Great looking paint and colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 As expected the color is fantastic on the body shell and the choice of color for the interior is just as beautiful as for the outside! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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