Dave Darby Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) I took a breather from my 29 A Roadster project as my 5 year old son Max wanted to build this 53 F100. Of course that meant me doing most of the heavy work. Max picked the kit, then specified the colors, the engine and decals. He was also adamant it would have chrome bumpers. Max also did most of the brush painting. The color is Model Master Torquoise. The wheels are from the 2016 Mod Rod reissue, with cheater slicks and whitewall fronts from the Gas Man 49 Ford. Those chrome bumpers are from the 53 Flipnose. 49 Merc taillights are kit options from the 53. As I mentioned, Max did the bulk of the brush painting, including the running boards and dash. Inside is mostly stock, except for the 57 Corvette steering wheel, and photo reduced guages. Under the hood we have the kit flathead with high compression heads and intake from the 50 Ford Convertible. Max also insisted on side window glass, so we made some from clear Evergreen. Max is pretty proud of his new truck! Thanks for looking. Edited August 1, 2021 by Dave Darby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Dave and Max, the truck looks GREAT! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 That is a fine looking model ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) One of the coolest ‘53 Ford truck models I’ve seen. That is a superb baby blue color.... Max has great taste! You guys made a great truck together! Thanks for sharing👍 PS, The side glass was deffinately the right choice! Edited August 1, 2021 by Venom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Great build, Max will soon be outbuilding Dad..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Hoffman said: Dave and Max, the truck looks GREAT! 😀 X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Looks great guys, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Sharp looking Ford guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Great father/son collaboration. Is that Max in your Avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Very nice build guys !! 👍😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Great Father Son projekt! Hope to see more like that...still one of my favorite AMT Kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Great looking model that you and Max put together. I have that kit in my stash somewhere. What is the next project for Max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Great father/son collaboration. Is that Max in your Avatar? Indeed it is. October 2015. About time for an update, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I love this truck. You guys make a good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 You both did a wonderful job! It's good to know that the hobby will survive for generations to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Great looking pickup. Building this with your son had to be a special event for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 AWESOME!!! I wish I still had the 56 chevy my father and I built when I was his age. I think Im gonna hunt one down and build another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Turned out really nice! Hope he continues his interest in models. My dad got me hooked as soon as I could sit at his desk with him. Unbeknownst to me he saved many of my early builds including my first one. I got them back after he passed. He was especially proud of them after he found out I was doing box art builds for Revell/Monogram back in the 90's. It's not only great that your son has an interest but that you're working with him. Over the years I've seen too many guys in the hobby who were rather selfish out their time/hobby and wanted to be left alone to build despite their kids wanting to get involved. Never understood it. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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