crazyjim Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I was so impressed with James Ries (James2) "Surf Rod" '32 Ford sedan that I wanted to build something similar. I've build full fendered cars of this period, so this is a little out of my comfort zone. Anyway, here it is. Root Beer Float is painted in HOK root beer kandy over a stratto blue basecoat. Interior and roof are done in Model Master light ivory and dark tan. Hence, the "Root Beer Float" name. The flatty engine is there but has Ardun heads and a FHP distributor. Interior is from the kit but I added Buick GSX door handles. The rear end is filled with taillights down low. Rear tires are MA's Resin massive M/T Sportsman's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Sharp build, I like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thank you, Ray. I'm glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOW, Jim, thats a killer build. Great paint work and build. Many nice touches. l have used the MM lvory great color also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskoraz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 What kind of paint did you use for the interior and engine? And did you use primer for every part? If so, which kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thanks, Slusher. MM is good stuff. Raskoraz - The engine and interior are Testors Model Master light ivory and dark tan. The heads are my resin castings and were primed with Dupicolor white sandable primer. Most everything else is brush painted without any primer. The body was primed in Duplicolor grey sandable primer. Please ask if you have more questions that I can answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskoraz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I use the Testors brand for most parts and Tamiya primer and lacquer for the paint. I am curious as to how you prep your body work. I usually sand the body with some 1200 grit sand paper, then prime and paint. I get a smooth finish, but never that mirror glossy finish. And I have tried to sand the primer with 2000 grit and it still wears away the primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I really like your color choices. Very unusual, but very tasteful and elegant. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wow, that turned out really nice! I like the color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very nice. I agree the colour combo is different. But you made it work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I really like the rear end on this one... Looks mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Makes me wanta run down to the A&W! Lots of engine detail. I like it, great colors, interior and the tail lights are well done as well. Edited April 29, 2013 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looks great Jim ! Nice engine detailing and I gotta get some of those tires ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Beautifully done and it is definitely as you say "Shiny"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you everyone. Using an excellent kit makes things easier. Raskoraz - I use the same body prep on all my builds. Wash & wet sand with 400, prime with Duplicolor sandable primer, sand again with 400, prime and shoot paint. I use HOK paints 99.9% of the time. The glossy shine comes from the Nason 2 part urethane clear that gets wet sanded with a 2400 thru 12,000 grit pads, polished with Novus #2 and then a coat of The Treatment Model Car Wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ONE THING I NOTICE ABOUT YOUR BUILDS IS YOUR CONSISTENCY IN QUALITY-COLOR CHOICES -AND IDEAS.THIS MAY BE A LITTLE OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE BUT KEEP IT UP.I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Very nice Jim. Adding the Ardun is an excellent choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Nice job Jim. I like your two tone interior and the paint on the body is perfect. It almost looks black in the photos if I didn't know better. The Ardun engine treatment is a nice touch. I love this body style and still do not have one in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you guys. A friend asked that I cast the Ardun heads for him. I've added them to the arsenal at Crazy Scale Auto Parts. It seems that lots of the parts in the sedan kit are from the Revell 5 window coupe kit. Both are very nice kits. I ordered one of those portable picture taking things and hopefully it'll help my pics to show the real color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps2u Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sweet Hot Rod Jim! BTW , The tag/ plate on the rear is a nice touch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you, Bob. The Vietnam Service Ribbon goes on ALL my builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looks Great Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps2u Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Lost a Nephew in Nam in 69. KIA I appreciate the display of the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Really nice! It could park in my garage! I really like the service ribbon; we don't thank our Viet Nam vets nearly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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