crazyjim Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Here's my latest build in HOK teal kandy with some Pearl Ex spring green in the clear coat. There's a few bad spots in the paint (runs). I just can't get used to this 2 part clear stuff and the new spray gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatride Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Jim I love everything about it ! Don't see no runs in the pics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Very nice, Jim! This is one of my favorite cars & kits of all time. It looks like you've done lotsa little extras. l like the hatch style opening 3rd door. & the exhaust is way cool. are the benches(?) for more tire clearance? Nice underhood detail! Could that be a Nailhead in there? lt's powerful awesome all around. & SO SHINY!!! Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Unfortunately, the runs are there, Glenn. Low on both sides of the body in front of the rear fenders as they go into the running boards. But thank you. Thanks, Bart. The exhaust comes out the kit manifolds and then it's aluminum tubing in several sizes all the way back. The benches are for inside storage so stuff wouldn't be rolling around when driving. I thought about trying to hinge them, but there's not much room inside. Yup - Buick nailhead. I think I sent you one that I casted. Can't see them in the pics, but there's 3 rails from Evergreen on the roof and an attempt at elongated starbursts between the chrome strip roof. They're subtle. And yes - SHINY :) RULES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've always liked the 39 and 40 Fords. Nice details and love the color too. I think Barster is right, looks like a Nailhead Buick to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks Tom. I like the lines of the '40s too. That's probably why I have 3 or 4 more in my stash. It is without a doubt a Buick nailhead engine. I cast the kit engine and is available from Crazy Scale Auto Parts (I couldn't resist the plug, sorry). Thank you, George. It's much easier to hinge the door up rather than to the side. What I'd like to try one one of these S/D kits is split the rear door so the bottom hinges down and top hinges up. Like an older station wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice build Jim, really sharp build and nice work on the interior also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey Jim, that '40 is really nice. An easy and effective way to fix those runs is to grind 'em out, leaving the surrounding areas kinda rough and applying one of several commercially available rusting compounds to give it that "well used" look. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice...I got one of these Im gonna start on after I finish the Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Man I need to build another one of these. Nice work Jim, can I see a shot of the roof? Looks like you added something up there. We sure are of like mind or hot rods Jim, I gull winged the rear door on mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looks good, well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you, Slusher. Thanks, Chuck. I sanded the runs down as much as I dared and them went through a small area and touched it up. I don't do rust. Go for it, Shane. '40s are nice looking cars. And thank you. Thanks, Rob. I'll try to get a pic of the roof, Rob. All I did was add .020" Evergreen strips, 1/4" in the center and 1/8" on either side. They were painted black and then the kandy over it. Thanks, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatkidd Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looks good, Jim. There is a bit of a learning curve with the 2part clear, but we"ll getcha taken care of. I like the color combo on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks, Fatkidd. It's your fault I'm trying to move to the 2 part urethane clear. Stuff is nasty. You'll have to see the paint up close to catch the black starbursts under the teal kandy. This thing was stripped twice already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Jim, another wonderful model, and you know that's a beautiful HOK paint and color. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks, Doc. I love the HOK paints. This '40 was in Plastikote grey primer. I masked everything except the roof slats (Evergreen strip) and sides/rear from the chrome strip up to the roof - followed the drip rail around. The slats went black and the sides/rear got a mixture of light & heavy starbursts and fogged the top & bottom lines in black. I pulled off all the tape and shot the teal kandy. I'm just trying to duplicate some of the tricks that Fatkidd showed me. It's not going that well for me but I'll keep on trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Jim, I love the taillight treatment and the rear door. That solved the problem of the lousy fit! I built one of these last year using the same color in Testors lacquer. I shaved off all of the trim and added a sunvisor, side mirrors from Modelhaus and scratch built side pipes. It was built as a "curb side" model and given as a gift to my Doctor. I would post a few photos, but I made a billboard type sign for both sides of the vehicle using his name and...well. He probably wouldn't want it out on the net. Anyway, you did a gourgeous job on this. Really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I really like this ! The color , the interior , the rear door , everything . And the engine and the wheels ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you Grumpa. Those are just some '59 Caddy taillights I casted. Drilled the fenders, glued in some Evergreen tubing, and put a BMF'd plate behind for something to glue the lenses to. Maybe the Doc wouldn't mind. I'd love to see pics. And thank you, Bob. I think this is the first build I've ever used trim rings and small hubcaps. I'm usually a chrome wheel person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think this is the first build I've ever used trim rings and small hubcaps. It's a cool look, especially on a car like this. Something about the body style just works well with a wheel treatment like this. PT Cruisers also look very cool with this same wheel treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks, Harry. I thought they went with the rest of the build pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice looking Delivery. Glad you didn't let the paint issues stop you from completing the build. I have a 32 5 window that was painted 3 times and I finally decided to finish it anyway. The good side doesn't look to bad sitting in the back of the display case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks, Del. I stripped that puppy twice before and finally decided that it wasn't worth that much time to me so I finished it up as best I could. Every build is a learning experience for the next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 jim...another grt8 build...wow cant believe someone actually suggested u add rust to it....lol...guess he dosent know u are "shiny jim".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thank you, Neal. You know me -no unshiny builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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