RickRollerLT1 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'ves heard about this kit, saying what a POC it was. But some built-ups i've seen of this here indicate this kit look pretty detailed, but may be a major pain to put together. I saw one at a show for $7 but I didn't know if it was a good kit or not. Is this kit worth getting? even to do som crazy custom with a ford SVT 5.0 motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I have one. It will take work. It is a multi-piece body that assembles around the chassis/interior. Not sure how you can assemble it separately to paint it nicely. The grill also looks a little better from the Inside. I want to build mine as the 46 Indy Pace car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's a pretty basic model, not the most accurate you'll ever see. But it can be built into a very nice model... it just takes a bit of TLC. One of our former members posted up some photos of his version of this kit a while back and it was a showstopper! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26396&st=0&p=248891&hl=+lindberg%20+'48%20+lincoln&fromsearch=1&#entry248891 I'd say that you can't really lose for 7 bucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The Ollie's near me has them for $8.oo They also had the Auburn last time I was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I just did one. No where near as nice as the built one referred to above. That's rediculous! I give that man a ton of credit for his patience with that one! Best way to do one of these is to assemble the 11 body parts together first, mocked up on the chassis. It's the only way to fit everything right, make sure everything is plumb, and filled. It came out ok for what it is. Here's a couple of pics. https://picasaweb.google.com/113970275234479884863/48LincolnKitBuilt?authkey=Gv1sRgCJmZ6JHUzODRCw#5699421628215974338 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not a great kit and it needs a replacement engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edsel-Dan Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 What about the engine in Monogram's 41?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yes that may work.It may be a bit larger as the Monogram kit is 1/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 The Lincoln is a V 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Craig, seriously, that puppy is really a 12 cylinder . It was fed with a Stromberg two barrel and yes , a decent one , hey thats a piece of music to my ears at least . I enjoy listening to DECENT running Ford Flat heads , both stock and modified as I still work on them . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I would.just take that flathead and dress it up a bit. Move the alternator/generator to side,of the engine, and make some nice headers. Maybe modify some audurn heads to fit. Um ad like 4-6 stromburg carbs or a period corect blower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygre Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Kitbashing the LIndberg '48 with the Monogram '41 WILL yield a pretty decent model. Its no shake and bake, but it CAN be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 First order of business with this kit... assemble the body into one piece. Then you can pretty much trashcan the remainder. This one's (going to be) based on a '48 I saw in a rat rod mag years ago- this has a Revell '48 Ford chassis, floor, and firewall, and it might end up 'downgraded' with the Ford Flathead V8 as well, because I don't want to raid any of my Monogram '41s for the proper V12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have one.in the stash. It scares me a little bit but I knew what I was getting and it was cheap. It will be built as a custom one day when I feel brave. www.thepartsbox.com will sell you a resin V12 flattie if the site is back up & running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 First order of business with this kit... assemble the body into one piece. Then you can pretty much trashcan the remainder. This one's (going to be) based on a '48 I saw in a rat rod mag years ago- this has a Revell '48 Ford chassis, floor, and firewall, and it might end up 'downgraded' with the Ford Flathead V8 as well, because I don't want to raid any of my Monogram '41s for the proper V12. If I can find it easily, I have a V-12 you can have. When I find it I'll give you a bump so you can give an address. I was going to try the "graft a couple of V-8 heads together" deal, but decided to go the Viper V-10 route instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 why doesn't Rev Mono re-issue its 41 Lincoln???, great kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beebe Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 hello,,,yes kit is a CHALLENGE to assemble,,,,the right idea is to get the body together for paint,,,,i am doing one as a street rod,, "430" lincoln motor out of old amt kit,,,but with a single 4 barrel carb,,nice cruiser,,stripped chrome of grille to use as front connection for fenders,,have got chassis cut up for engine swap,and made up new spring mount in front,,,,,in the works,,,sorry no pictures,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Back in the Fifties these cars often had Cadillac or Olds V-8s transplanted when the V-12 gave up the ghost, so that kind of swap would be period correct, at least. You could also get some speed equipment; this barn-find '42 had a two-carb manifold and dual exhaust: (These were taken at the Jack Palance estate auction in Tehachapi, CA back in 2007. I really wanted my boss to buy the car - it only went for about $12k - but he already had a '47 coupe, so he bought Jack's '52 Silver Wraith instead. Converting the kit to a '42 might be a way to improve it by getting rid of that awful grille.) Edited October 2, 2013 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Back in the Fifties these cars often had Cadillac or Olds V-8s transplanted when the V-12 gave up the ghost, so that kind of swap would be period correct, at least. You could also get some speed equipment; this barn-find '42 had a two-carb manifold and dual exhaust: Hummm....if that's the case, then maybe you can use the V-8 from the recent Revell '50 Olds...could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 My buddy built this one in 2012....a bear but with work....NICE!!!! He built it so well it's owned by a famous car collector now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 http://chuckmost.wixsite.com/madhouse-miniatures/single-post/2019/11/09/Sht-Kits--Lindberg-1948-Lincoln-Continental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks, Casey. Interesting writeup. One thing I noticed though, is that everyone wants to paint the assembled body as one piece. From the research I did when I was given this kit a few years ago, on the real car the fenders are bolted on with some sort of felt-like weatherstripping. So the fenders would have actually been painted separately. Not sure how to represent the weatherstripping in the model, maybe just a line of black paint or ink. I am planning on painting the body in pieces and assembling it. Once I get enough courage to start it. Definitely not for the faint of heart. I am wanting to send the built kit to the friend who sent it to me. So it needs to be better than my normal builds. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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