Jantrix Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 So I have a couple of fabrication heavy builds on the bench. One thing I have learned lately, is that you need a simple build going at the same time, just to decompress a bit and enjoy simple, paint and glue modeling. My paint and glue model is going to be the recent release of the AMT '53 Ford pickup. I have been collecting a few kits that I bought specifically for this purpose. Find an inspiration and build it. As for the '53, I totally get why Foose moved the front wheel arch forward a couple inches on his '56. I've always thought this model looks a bit wonky that way. Unless, it is radically lowered. Then somehow, it looks okay to me. I don't understand it either. So the photo is the inspiration, aside from the roof lights, that's my plan. Red oxide primer, door art, blacked wheels, wide whites, low. A little ratty, but not too much. So I plan to use just what's in the box. No kitbashing. This kit has lots of options and I'm happy with them. I've already started with the lowering and I am NOT going to worry too much about how you would do it on a real car, so that it drives well. It's a model and I want it to look nice in a case. More soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Nice start looks like a fun build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Looks good. I traded this kit, but it looked really fun. Might have to find another.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just finished one of these a couple weeks ago. It’s a fun kit, and the flathead that comes in it is well detailed. The cab was a bit finicky to get glued into place during final assembly, but everything else went pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 hours ago, Jantrix said: Unless, it is radically lowered. Then somehow, it looks okay to me. I don't understand it either. I agree completely, and I hope you put the class light on your build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Painted Black said: I agree completely, and I hope you put the class light on your build!! Class light? Not familiar with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) I meant to say "lights" those things on the roof and fenders, although there not normally put on the fenders. Edited January 21, 2022 by Painted Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Good idea of having a simple build while working on more complex ones. I have two major builds going and probably need to hit the easy button too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Well this will be a low as she goes. I've put the axles on the flip side of the springs and that's as far as I'm going. To get it lower would require considerable modification, and that's not the point of this build. I've decided on the flat head. I alway do something fun for the bed of each pick up, I do so I built this insert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 I've decided against the red oxide as what I have is a bit too brown. I'll find a flat color coat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Looks great so far Rob! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Well I've chosen a color. Krylon peacock blue. After BMF and some decals I'll hit it with some flat clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Nice color! Sort of a New Denim Blue. David G. Edited February 1, 2022 by David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 very ice color Rob, always handy to keep a few satin colors around for builds. Real nice work so far… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 This kit is one of my favorites. You dont need anything extra to make a good looking kit out of it if you dont want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 That’s really coming along Rob! Like your switch to the blue as well. I often attempt to build more or less from the box, yet rarely have I pulled it off 😉. I’ll be following along on this one. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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