rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Here is my first build at this type of kit . Picked it up second hand in antiques mall. My difficulty was getting the hood together properly . I had detailed the engine but in the end I had to glue the hood in place so I miss out on seeing my engine work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Colour is Tamiya TS-43 Racing Green . My front end seems to be a bit lower than I expected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 I should have installed the rear tail lights before painting . Fit up wasn't the best so I left off pass. side tail light . My mistake . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Fit up around grille and hood ornament was tricky . Inside tire diameter was too small , had to cut out some rubber to get rim assembly to fit . Tires are solid rubber , tough stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 And there we have it . A different type of build from the 1970's muscle cars which I have done . Would I do another ? Of course . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 The biggest issue we had was the coupe top to the body . It was challenging , lots of Vallejo putty and delicate sanding . And some material removal on top of pass side interior tub. Fortunately this colour hid a lot of the work . Plastic thickness on interior tub walls was much thicker on pass. side than driver side . Something went wrong at the factory . We had fun . It was a challenge/learning experience . Enjoy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice looking little Ford. This kit can be a challenge due to all the things that you mentioned. Molding the top to the body and getting the hood and grill to fit nicely can be frustrating but you made it look great! I like the slightly lowered front end myself. Thanks for sharing it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 You gave it a great period look, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 13 hours ago, rob1957 said: I should have installed the rear tail lights before painting . Fit up wasn't the best so I left off pass. side tail light . My mistake . Nice job on this one. It really is a nice kit, except for some minor fitment issues...like those tail lights (I remember shimming and re-shaping them) and the hood ornament. The separate roof is the biggest hurdle to making this one look good I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1957 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thanks for feedback everyone . Some pre-drilled holes for door handles and those tail lights would have been nice .Tail lights req'd some re-shaping as NOBLNG mentions . Unfortunately I didn't look that far ahead in the instructions and drill these holes myself. I need a bit more experience and some artistic technique with the final paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looks good. Nice colour for that era of car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That is a fine looking Ford. Great color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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