AC Norton Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) greetings everyone, ...some time since I have built a piece and posted one here. finished this today from the new amt issue 40 ford coupe kit. about 3 -4 weeks working slowly, and presto...finally its at least presentable. paint is Tamiya orange spray can, followed by Tamiya spray pearl clear. decals are a mix of this and that,...pretty much a box build,..but removed the stock exhaust and re plated the floor. scratch built traction masters, woody cal custom steering wheel, drivers helmet...I think that's about it. anyhow, maybe I will start another kit this week too. not a great build, but all this old bird can muster up these days. thanks for looking. the ace......... Edited March 10, 2014 by AC Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks good ! Just finished that same kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 thanks for your comments, boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I love that big ol Orange SOB, looks super, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 "All this old bird can muster up these days" I hope when the day comes I have to use that phrase my builds look half this good, this thing is beautiful. I love it everything about it looks great you did this kit real justice. Good job on the removal of the exhaust to.im doing that on the amt 56 ford and it has turned into a job on that one. Please build more you do some great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 I appreciate the kind replys, guys, I really do. and yes, kevin,...removing the exhaust sometimes can be tricky. your job for a 56 ford is harder, as you have duals to do, and less room to work in. next build I will pick a car that everything is separate, or not present at all. my old worn out dremel bits are not up to working another right now,,,lol....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Extremely NICE Ace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Gorgeous build!!! I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Really nice build. Color and wheels are perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 thanks for your kind comments, both ron and dave.... a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I like that a lot. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sweet build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 that nailhead looks great nestled under the hood. nice detailing from what i can see. excellent looking build! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 That is one sweet ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 thanks to you all for your kind comments...this was a fun project for me, and the first 40 ford I have ever built.....regards, a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenn67 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Very nice!! See what happens when you glue two pieces together, you glue another and another....... Great job Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 A real nice clean crisp build.. I dig the colour and the decals look spot-on, too. You still have the skills, Ace. Keep 'em comin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great job on one of my all time favs...best build of this kit I've ever seen !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 thanks to you , guys, for all your nice comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 One real sharp looking '40 I like the wheel detail you did on it nice Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 thanks, russell for your comments. the wheels are easy to detail in this kit, too. I love keystones, having them on 2 mopars back in the mid seventies. by blacking out the mounting hub area and center caps, you get the KEYSTONE CLASSIC look. I always liked them on most drag and muscle cars. regards, a.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 just added 3 more photos..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nice job, Ace! I think it turned out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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