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Thanks Mark. I do understand what others have been saying about the chop on this model. For a "kustom" it's not ideal or very aesthetically pleasing. But for a rip-roaring, asphalt tearing, neighbor hating, neck snapping hot rod I think it does just fine. It has an aggressive look that I like a lot. Once I saw the Plymouth, I knew what this kit was supposed to be in my display case. All the old school parts left over, will not go to waste. More soon.

These are from the Revell 2010 Mustang GT500. I'd knock the headrests off and your good to go. I'm sorry these are not available to trade.

This suspension conversion went better than I ever imagined. The '37 Ford parts just fit darn near perfect with some judicious trimming. I'm happy. Gonna start on the interior now. On the fence on a four point roll bar and there's no photos of the real car showing that area of the interior that I can find. More soon.

Yes, I will be including the bumpers. Snugged up nicely to the roll pan. But rather than painting the chrome pieces gloss black like our esteemed Mr. Darmanjian, I'll be doing them in metallizer titanium.

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Thanks David. One thing that gives the Plymouth such a low aggressive look is how low the front end is. I think the chin spoiler is a bit over the top, but the front bumper is low. So I removed the bumper mount and added a faring. I used a '40 Ford panel roof. I'll use the same piece to create the visor later. And I've decided to go with a classic Buick aircleaner.

Engine shot. I will not be doing additional engine wiring and detailing. This reprieve has given me an opportunity to get some modeling done and I'd really like to get one done.

That's the hard part for me, is that I was fired DESPITE the outstanding work I'd done in the past. My logical mind can't get over that. It was jaw dropping on Monday, and still is. But on the bright side, I have some good leads and a likely interview next week.

Welcome back Tom. We've missed your fine work.

Some suspension work. I like the ride height I've achieved. This kit was definitely not designed for a modern V8/tranny so I ended up shortening the radiator and pushing it forward on the chassis to make room for the engines length. I've added the X frame, tranny mount and front/rear suspension from the Monogram '37. Looking good. More soon. Oh and BTW, my employer was recently bought by a new parent company who assured us nothing was going to change, then promptly fired 16 of us this past Monday. Quite the gut punch. I've been laid off before, with near three months of heads up time, but never "get your stuff and get out" fired before. I'm bouncing back and forth between rage, depression, fear and "oh look, modeling time". And the real stinker of this is, this really was the perfect job. Decent pay, zero OT/weekends, great commute, good managers, great team, and a position I excelled at and was appreciated for. It lasted near four years. Oh well, thanks for reading.

After some measuring it seems it's easier to adapt the '37 suspension to the '48 chassis than the '37 chassis to the '48. More soon.

Thanks guys. That's all I needed.

RRR, we are doing really well. Enjoying this area so much.

Last year I spotted a really neat 50 Chevy duallie pickup online and I was super inspired to build something similar and my model turned out great. Last week I spotted this wicked 47 Plymouth built by Charles Darmanjian, and I'm off and running again. https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/charles-darmanjians-47-plymouth/amp/ I've decided to go forward with the Revell 48 Ford Custom. It's already got a rather aggressive Cobra Merc-esque chop and I think it's close enough to the Plymouth. I've nabbed the lowered chassis from the R-M 37 Ford coupe and the modern wheels and tires. The fender width is spot on, but the chassis will need to be shortened about a quarter inch. The engine will be a Monogram 97 Ford Nascar unit. I've dubbed it Stark Raven as it will be flat black like the Plymouth. But rather than adding the gloss elements, I'm gonna go with a titanium color. Starting this weekend. Can't wait. ?

I've decided to use a Monogram Ford V8 from the 1996 #88 T-Bird in a upcoming project. Where can find data on the engine? Displacement, torque, horsepower? I'm sure it's fast as heck, cuz it beat Earnhart that year, or so I've read, but I'd like to know more. Is there a website or other source for that data?

The hard part for me is the act of parting out a kit that I paid retail price for. Like the Foose truck or Caddy for instance. I have a million ideas for those chassis' and powertrains, but parting out a kit I paint $30 for is tough.

Very repairable. Just as Snake said.

I really like this. The old school gasser racer with a carbon fiberhood, is kind of neat. The decal issue is likely a print shop faux pas, but I like Steve's idea and I'd go with it.

Man, that's very impressive. Terrific work.

In the quilting section of your local craft stores you can find printable cloth swatches. That's not what I used in this instance, I used lint free cloths like you might find in a machine shop or clean room, but they aren't cheap or easy to get. The printable quilting swatch should getcha the same effect.

Wow, that paint combo could have easily gone sideways on you. Oh wait, the clear is an acrylic isn't it, that works. Terrific work. Great color, stance and overall realism.

YEp. https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/meet-an-astronauts-427-corvette-stingray/

I know what you mean about falling in love with a cool pic. I've been particularly motivated by real cars with a unique look of late. This is something I'd build. I've gotta disagree with not opening the wheel arches. The arches really add to giving this truck a tough look.

You could donate some stuff to a local model club. My old IPMS club in Jax, Florida would use donated stuff for raffles at the contests to raise money for the awards.

It is, it's fabricating an interior, altering the roll cage, fitting the twin turbo sbc in and around the front roll cage tubing, making a front radiator core that holds the body to the right dimension that the grill and hood both fit, and allowing the intercooler to fit. Lots of engineeering.