James2

I remember seeing the Chaparrals race as a kid, very cool subject. And your model looks great, nicely detailed and clean. (I have never built the Chaparral, mostly due to the 1/20 scale or cost of most kits.)

Thanks again everyone, your comments are very kind.

Thanks guys, I am glad I kept it silver too. I also have enough parts to build another one sometime. More of a Hot Rod style...

Great history, like'n the restorations... I have the original kit I've been working off and on for some time, perhaps I should start a build thread for it!

Finished up and in "Under Glass"

Great fit and finish, good looking model. What paint did you use on the oil pan?

Thanks for the comments all, here is a pic of the engine...

If you saw this one on the "Workbench" you'll know I started is about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I call it Slow Roll'n Low (You'll can look up the meaning of the phrase). Waylon Jennings is one of my favorite artists and I thought this build would make a quick shelf model and kind of break up the monotony. I started with parts from two Revell 40 Ford standards and some spare parts laying around. I plan was to use the Silver Leaf as a base for candy blue, but after seeing it on the body I decided to keep it. The manifold for the Blower was made by modifying a stock piece. And the belts were just adjusted to fit. Molotow Chrome was used for touch up and painting the smaller pieces. The tail lights are from a 63 Corvette...

Just about finished...

Thanks Guy, Ray and David. You too DJ glad you chimed in, your engine knowledge and approval means alot.

Pretty simple interior, Krylon grey with semi gloss clear and the dash is the same silver leaf as the body. Molotow chrome, BMF and black wash were used also. Instead of placing the newspaper decal, for a more realistic look, I cut it out and wrinkled it a bit then glued it inplace.

Progress on the 40, the engine, bay and interior are nearly complete. I intended to do a candy blue over the silver leaf but know I'm thinking clear coating and accent the wheels blue.

Shaping up nicely, I do enjoy watching the attention to detail...

I'm like'n it just fine, nice work on the body mods too...

Very nice modeling...

Great looking model, perfect color combo. The wood steering wheel is a nice touch...

Nice kit to jump start you styrene habit. Let us know whether or not your dechroming this one...

Must be a curve

That's a good thought. I kept the rod high because of the connecting point. I would have to put a significant bend in the steering rod, but it could be done.

Great work here. I've used that techniche with the blades to trim BMF also.

Coming along nicely. Necessity, the mother of fabrication, or something like that...

After fiddling with the grill for some time I decided a new direction was needed. And with a donated 58 Edsel grill this is what I came up with. Also getting a few more things sorted out...

Thanks for the comments, here is a little mock up before final primer.

Funny how much we rely on technology, Glad your up and running.