Shambles

I got side tracked on some other projects last week, but I'm back on this one and the Louise Smith '49 Ford this weekend. The Joe Weatherly decals came in from SlotCarFever.com, and I'm moving along today. This old kit didn't come with a "racing" option so I'm winging it with some parts from my stash box. I've got a whole bag full of roll bars so I fit one through the rear seat cover. Primed yesterday, and first coats of Model Master white this afternoon. It's in the drying booth while I watch the rest of the Martinsville race.

Did you make the decals for the panels?

Yeah!

Sadly, it's probably too far gone for a reasonable cost restoration or resto-mod. But, if money is no object. go for it! ?

Slowly coming together. I've got several projects going but only spend a little time each day on one or the other. You know, when you're retired, you've got sooooooo much to do!

I've done some similar trunk hinges. Do you use plastic rod for the male part of the hinge, or metal? I've used small diameter brass but it doesn't always adhere to the plastic lid with styrene glue.

I'm way into dioramas, weathering, and wrecked models. Looks like a fun project. Keep us posted.

Good job!

Cool build. I think I built one of those way back when. It probably crashed like so many of my models did.

Amazing work! Keep us posted please.

You're a brave soul. Having tried a couple of resin projects, I admire you taking on such a challenge. Please update as your project progresses. John

Unique concept. Excellent weathering!

Ah, brings back some fond memories. Great project and nice work. Keep us posted with your progress please!

So cool! Bringing back some fond memories from my youth!

Very nice David. Please keep us posted. I'd enjoy seeing your progress.

David, very cool project. Love me some Pontiacs! Years ago, I had an argument with a model seller that said 1:24 and 1:25 were the same. I sent him photos of two of my built Mustangs, side-by-side, one 1:24 and one 1:25, and the argument was over. I ain't done many resins but the one or two I did referenced existing kits for donors.

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As I learned in my first marketing course in college, "nothing happens until somebody sells something".

Hey Bill. You'll love these forums. Can't wait to see some of your projects!

Another ambitious project, I found this old screw-bottom, curbside AMT built up convertible in fair shape on eBay. I loved the 50s and 60s nascar when they used to run convertibles. I put this one in the freezer for a few days, then disassembled it, and put in in the stripper this afternoon. I just found a photo of Joe Weatherly's 1960 Ford Convertible #12. SlotcarFever has the decals so I'm ordering them.

Another ambitious project, I found this old built up convertible on eBay. I loved the 50s and 60s nascar when they used to run convertibles. I put this one in the freezer for a few days, then disassembled it, and put in in the stripper this afternoon. I just found a photo of Joe Weatherly's 1960 Ford Convertible #12. SlotcarFever has the decals so I'm ordering them.

Thanks, yall. I'm thinking of another project for the other DM wrecker in the background of that 2nd photo.

Thanks, Daniel. I've bookmarked that site and will check it out later today.

This has been a fun project. At first, I was just going to remove the graphics and paint the wheels black. Then I found a styrene dump truck bed and said, why not? I had a couple of these Danbury Mint wreckers in less than great condition. I'm going to do a little more experimenting with the weathering, then maybe a little diorama.