traditional Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I've recently completed this model of a '35 Ford Hot rod by merging the front clip from a cheap diecast '35 Ford sedan delivery onto a damaged (super inexpensive)Franklin Mint '36 Ford Cabriolet. Although the real '35s and '36s shared most of their main bodies, the fenders, hood and grill are entirely different and because of the discrepancies between the two models that I was grafting, a lot of modifying and adjusting was necessary to make the union an acceptable one. Both models were completely disassembled and stripped of paint before I could drill and pin (with stiff wire and epoxy) the various parts so that the mostly diecast model would be durable, since I didn't have the advantage of solvent welding as on plastic models. The stock flathead motor was replaced with a mid fifties Cadillac V8 using four stromberg 97s and including all wiring, plumbing fuel lines, linkage, and working dipstick etc. The front axle was dropped considerably and a later Ford rear axle and parallel leaf springs replace the stock 'buggy' style spring. Paint is custom mixed basecoat/clearcoat and dual exhausts are formed from polished aluminum tubing. The 'Carson' style top is fabricated from styrene and bondo with fine wire glued onto the outer edge to simulate the upholstery 'beading' usually found on that style of top. Since I'm a real fan of traditional style hot rods, all the accessoies and details are chosen with that in mind. Even though it's not a standard plastic kit, I hope some of you will enjoy seeing the latest of my modified diecasts.
maltsr Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 That looks awesome! My kinda style and I'm loving that colour.
James2 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Might not be plastic, but it is a scale model. And a very nice one indeed.
Peter Lombardo Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Very nice....I really love the color and the contrast with the top. Very clean and tight.
Jantrix Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Well. I gotta tell yeah, I've tried working in metal with an old Hubley kit, and in my opinion it's totally for the birds. So my hat is off to anyone who can do such a masterful job of it. Well done sir.
falcon wagon Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Now that's the kind of die cast I don't mind seeing , looking good
Smart-Resins Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 This is a fine model indeed. Very cool looking! I love it.
Draggon Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 That IS nice! The green is beautiful, and I love the chopped top.
Starliner Kustoms Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Wow! What a sweet looking ride.....Nice job!
Danno Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 What an ambitious project! Excellent result! Nice job.
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