MartinGTE Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks to Greg (GLMFAA1) willing to part with one of his Econolines, I got a complete set to rebuild my Shorty '69. Starting with this: via intermediate cutting with a hot stanley knife (using a 'creme brulee burner'! (Roof needed to be cut exactly half-way as the van is tapered front to back...) to get it shortened to the 105" Shorty wheelbase (1:1).... More to follow! Edited February 8, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Final goal is to get it to resemble my '69 Shorty Chateau Club Wagon: Edited February 8, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Great to see what you got and what you are going to have, Glad to be assist. This is what I like about car modelers lots of sharing and caring greg Edited February 8, 2015 by GLMFAA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 NIce cut!! I would love to see how this one turns out. I have a red 1970. I will probably do mine in Red and White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) ... Glad to be assist. This is what I like about car modelers lots of sharing and caring greg Really appreciated Greg!! Always interesting to buy online & see what you get afterwards... Defenitely 100% satisfied; Especially with the extra '69 side-markers & grill! Will share the proceedings offcourse! NIce cut!! I would love to see how this one turns out. I have a red 1970. I will probably do mine in Red and White. If you're going to shorten it too, I would suggest an even smaller blade for 'more difficult' areas. You do need to push quite a bit & my thicker blade did not brake. Making the blade 'red hot' seemed to work well, but you need to cut quite fast. Failure of speed will start melting the material too much.... Now need to find out how to put the 2 parts together. Used some preliminary Ductape on the inside... Was thinking of filling the outside first with small layer of glue & then smoothening it with some polyester putty. Any other suggestions MORE then welcom... Thanks! Martin Edited February 11, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullPowerGarage Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) nice build!! btw, are you Dutch and posted the 1:1 van a time ago on amerikaanseautopagina? Edited February 11, 2015 by FullPowerGarage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 nice build!! btw, are you Dutch and posted the 1:1 van a time ago on amerikaanseautopagina? Double 'JA'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Anyone have a copy of the directions? I purchased a 1970 1/20 MPC ambulance version a while back, but the directions were so deteriorated, they kept falling apart any time they were handled. Any help would be appreciated! I would like to build my Squad's rig. Thanks! David Edited February 12, 2015 by hooknladderno1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullPowerGarage Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Double 'JA'! hahaha I knew the real van pic looks familiar to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Anyone have a copy of the directions? I purchased a 1970 1/20 MPC ambulance version a while back, but the directions were so deteriorated, they kept falling apart any time they were handled. Any help would be appreciated! I would like to build my Squad's rig. Thanks! David Great picture!! I have the '71 manual; will scan it & post it here. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) quick/dirty with mobile phone, but pretty high resolution! All pages on: https://picasaweb.google.com/102073372656436584505/MPC1971FordEconoline# Edited February 13, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Shortening the chassis... adjusting here/there... Some nails as reinforcement.... Fits underneath! 'Some' smoothing/filling/painting to be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Found myself some Milliput; great stuff. 2 way Epoxy. You can use it with some water to make it more flexible. filling... sanding.... And some grounding-spray from Revell, to see where some more work needs to be done... Not bad for first layer! Roof lines matching up 100%! Edited February 22, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullPowerGarage Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 niceee! need to start the G20 project i got from my friend Jonathan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Rode from LA to WV twice in Dad's 70 Econline Club Wagon.....it was the long WB.......good vehcle...will watch your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I saw they released the High Jacker version of this. I would like to get one ,but I have to many kits now. Edited February 23, 2015 by Pat Minarick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Martin, First off, thanks for the instructions! They will be printed out and put with the kit! Got a "few" projects to finish up first... Making GREAT progress! Great job on the body conversion! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevango Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very cool build. I have a 69 econoline shorty too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nice job! Keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGTE Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Very cool build. I have a 69 econoline shorty too! Cool! Saw you're on econolines.ipbhost.com too; best place for 1:1 Ford vans!! Meanwhile on the workbench... 3rd spray; the milliput still shines through it... Edited February 24, 2015 by MartinGTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I must warn you of miliput...it takes for ever to stop shrinking. Though you only used minimal amounts, so you may be safe. The van looks great! I wish I could find one to accompany the mobeus 67-72 f100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Great effort on the cut and shut, loving watching this come together. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) I must warn you of miliput...it takes for ever to stop shrinking. Though you only used minimal amounts, so you may be safe. The van looks great! I wish I could find one to accompany the mobeus 67-72 f100 There is a 1/25 version of this van out now in resin. It was mastered by Tom Elifrit and is being cast by Motor City Resin Casters. Very nice kit! Edited June 14, 2015 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks for that, Ben! I'm going to order one real soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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