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I bought a dehydrator, thinking it could inspire me to actually PAINT some projects and get something done for once (because it's always too hot, too cold, too windy, etc etc). It's been sitting on the shelf for a year and a half and I haven't even tested it yet. I bought some weathering powders for future projects, and well, I haven't started those projects so I certainly don't need the powders yet. But it's nice to have them. I think?

I just tested this with a fresh AMT '40 and a gluebomb Desoto hemi from the '53 F100. With some minor tweaking, it works well. You will need to notch the inner fenders by 2mm or so for valve cover clearance at the front; also the alternator hits the inner fender so on that side it might require either a bit more notching or a different belt/alternator setup. Nothing super crazy though. You might need to shave a little off the firewall center notch if you intend to use the 8-carb log intake, especially if you want the engine to nestle back in the engine bay enough that there's clearance between the fan and radiator. Otherwise it's pretty much a drop-in. The headers more or less work OK, and the oilpan and crossmember don't present any issues. The hemi from the '53 kit already has a '39 Ford-style transmission if I recall correctly (I'd look again but I'm too lazy haha) so that's perfect.

Nicely done! The paint, detailing and decals really make this one pop. I've always liked this kit's design, it has some cool forms and details happening. I like how you painted the header cutout white, and detailed the seats like strawberry seeds...the Pi license plate is a fun detail, too 👍

Those look phenomenal 😮

Thanks for the feedback! It's going to take time to re-upload, get the 3D model approved, create listings for all the parts. I have my own ideas about which parts sold best/are the most attractive, but it would be best to hear the scoop from actual customers!

@Mr. Metallic Haha hi! I'm feeling sheepish...I have been very slow moving on the Shapeways/Thangs front, as other priorities intrude. Summers are short here in Canada! That said, I've been prototyping new parts with my personal 3D printer, and working on putting together a list of parts to offer on Thangs, now that their Print on Demand service is active. Do you have any specific designs that I sold on the old Shapeways that you'd like to see again?

Dang that's nice. Wow. I loved seeing all the construction shots for the chop, too 😮

This coupe is one of my favorites, and I'd forgotten just how detailed it was. Sill plates! Yeesh! I love it Thanks for bringing it up again!

Sinister! I like the stance and wheel/tire combo. Paint looks good too. Nicely done!

Looks fantastic! The dashboard is jewel-like. I am really enjoying your decision to add a rib to the centerline of the fenders. It just seems like the kind of period detail that would make sense and add rigidity to the fenders, which takes them out of the realm of "digital fantasy" and makes them feel like they represent a 1:1 car. Nicely done!

I'm enjoying the uniqueness of this build..with your various modifications and detailing choices the European-inspired styling is coming through, and with the grey color and awesome hand-made thin bumper and grille blades, it has taken on a bit of an Aston Martin DB5 flavor.

Nice fab work, and the paint is looking killer! I love the color.

What would you like to know? With schroeder setups oftentimes people will run the drag link from the pitman arm on the cowl to an A-shaped arm mounted to the top of the hub assembly. Google "Speedway Motors hoop style steering arm" for a clear view, or "HAMB side steering" for some shots of similar setups installed. One trick is to re-purpose A-arms from the street-roddy independent front suspension on the Revell '37 Ford Tudor as hoop style steering arms (credit to Dennis Lacy for that one!). Or here's a shot of one: Is that what you were looking for?

Very cool. I remember having an idea for a custom '50s Ford Thunderbird with the headlights filled and converted into conical shapes with a wide, toothed grille underneath, kind of like the shape of a Goblin shark's head and toothy maw. I'd forgotten about the Norseman--they totally beat me to it! It's fun to see these ambitious one-off projects...not too many models of this car floating (haha) around.

I like those window crank handles. Interior is almost too nice to hide under a hardtop! Definitely saved to the inspiration folder 👍