unclescott58

Guess what came in the mail today? From Model Mountain I got both the Revell 40 Ford Standard Coupe (kit 2387). And the Monogram ProModeler '40 Ford Convertible (kit 5961). A quick look in the boxes, and everything looks complete and okay. They were both factory sealed kit, so I expected they would be. The only thing I'm unhappy with is the style of box the Convertible came in. It's one of those cheap donut style boxes Revell/Monogram toyed around with back around the year 2000. Those boxes were just plain junk. The other thing that's happening on the '40 Ford model front, is my Lindberg '40 Ford Deluxe Coupe is in the basement with it's first coat of paint for it's body parts. The engine, chassis, and interior are already done, and just waiting for the body. The complete kit should be done before the end of week. You know in that wonderful comparison Tulio did between the AMT and Revell coupes, I wish he would have included a built up Lindberg kit too. He has done a comparison else where here showing an unbuilt Lindberg vs the AMT kit. And I don't know if he has a built up Lindberg '40 Ford coupe or not? But, if he does, it would be fun to see it side by side with both the AMT and Revell kits. And Tulio, you didn't really answer my question about the second taillight for the Revell coupe kit. Yes, I know the Revell kit comes with two taillights if you want to use them. But, was the second taillight an option for the '40 Ford Standards? I assume it was. For it was on earlier 1930's Fords. But, I'm not 100% sure about 1940. I'm only 99.99% sure it was.

Sorry guys. It looks okay to me. It may not exactly the same as on the real car. But, I still like it.

Tulio, I notice that the Standard coupe only has one taillight. I know it correct. But, I don't like the looks of it. I'm assuming that the right taillight was an option on the real car. Like in previous years. When I build my Revell kit, I will be doing a couple things that I know will not be correct. I plan on keeping the headlamp rims and the grille chrome. Not correctly painting them over. Plus I'll be adding the second taillight. It's my understanding the Revell kit does include the extra taillight if one wants to use it.

Never mind. I found it again. It's still there in the Under Glass section. Good because it's a great comparison.

What happen to the comparison? I when to look at it again. And I now can not find it. Last night it was in the Under Glass section. Now this morning I can't find it.

Wow! Very nice.

I'm assuming the top photo is of a real car? Between that and model kit posted just above, I think the Revell is right on. It makes a great looking custom. I'm glad I bought one.

Should let people know. You did the comparison, and can be seem in the "Underglass" area here. It's great. Thanks for doing Tulio.

I love it. I do wish Round 2 could, or would bring this kit back.

Very nice. I'm surprised by the color combination. Yellow with a red interior? It shouldn't work. But, it looks good in your photos.

I was wondering/hoping you would do a comparison of these two kits. I'm actually very impressed with the AMT kit, considering it was designed nearing 60 years now. I think it first saw light in 1959, or 1960? I figured the newer Revell kit would be a better and more correct kit detail wise. It is. But, not by much. Kudos to the engineers and designers who did the AMT back in the day. They did a good job.

Welcome! And you do a heck of a nice job, looking at your builds above.

Thank you.

So, you building it? I'd like to see what comes out of the box.

That's my idea of a proper hot rod. I like it. Nice and simple.

Beautiful!

Good job. It looks nice.

Lovely Cyclone.

Very nice. Much better than I expected. The color really works well in this case.

Very nice job. It looks great.

Very nice. Love the color.

Despite me not like it. I can admire the job you did on this car. Its a beautiful build.

Very nice. I like it.

Sweet.

By the way. Can you tell more about the "sealer" you used on the decals. And how you did it.