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Actually, I meant to say that your "model is just practice for the next one," line was well said. But, you are right that Geoff does beautiful work. Anyway, shutting up now.

Well said, David.

That's quite the stash you have, Geoff! You might have an addiction. Us, too. Modeling is wonderful therapy.

Hey Mike, I'll let Ray answer that one about the rust. I bet he used a rust wash, but that's just a guess. Figured I would bring yall up on the progress of the truck. Got the engine built and plumbed. It looks to me like a 302. I drilled out the heads to accept the wiring and the distributor was so well molded, I was able to drill out the individual sockets for the wires. I use clear fishing line that I color with a sharpie (or paint). I like it because it gives me the flexibility to color them anything I want. I also ran a vacuum hose on top of the breather, just to see if I could do it. I also made a coil to affixed it to the front of the port head. Little by little I am getting more comfortable in adding details.

Thanks yall. Yeah, there really is a difference in the sanding. requires a lot (LOT) of patience, but worth it. That was my first attempt, so I hopefully will get better and more patient. I thought about making a lower firewall with cake tin, but changed my mind. Maybe next time. I really like the model, and I will be posting my progress today or tomorrow. Ciao for now

So, I bought this model because I have always liked Fords (until I really started liking Dodge Rams). Anyhoo, figured I would give this one a try and it was not expensive at all ($19 w/o shipping). I also bought it because the surfaces were overall flat - giving me a chance to try my newly purchased Detail Master polishing system. I did see that there is no lower half of the firewall, just sort of looking straight through to the ground. Perhaps I will tackle that issue on the next one. Disappointing, but hey. Thoughts? Suggestions? Can you see the difference in the two quarterpanels? Once of them has been polished, and the other one not. The cab has also been polished.

Geoff, Sir, I salute you and your talent! That is a beautiful build and I look forward to seeing the progress. (I'm a little green with envy on your paint skills.) Top shelf. Rob

Alan, wonderful job and I am really eager to see this model progress!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Tom, thanks for the tip! It was a little embarrassing that I only noticed the white wheel wells after I posted the photos. Thanks thatz4u. I thought I did a better job than I actually did. Just have to keep pushing. Thanks Goose. The trim is actually muffler tape (not the fiberglass type, but the metal adhesive type). I like it more than bare metal foil. Mike, thanks a lot. I really do have to remind myself about being patient. I try to keep saying, "it's the building that's fun, not necessarily the result."

Thanks everybody! I really did learn a lot, and realized all the mistakes (especially after taking the photos).

I really liked this kit. I think that it would be a good beginner kit for someone to get into the hobby. Not an overwhelming amount of parts. Fit was fairly decent and the subject is actually pretty big in this scale. The only drawback was the warped body. It really hurt my feelings when the final assembly steps required me almost breaking the body to get it to fit, and it still didn't fit correctly. However, I might even buy this kit again and give it another shot. Paint was rattle can, calling it my "FSU (Forida State University) Special." Windows were dipped in acrylic floor finish. I actually waxed it with turtle wax. I did finally invest in a sanding kit, so one of these days, I am going to get this paint stuff correct. Let me know what you think.

Thanks Eric. The photos picked up errors and slips that my old eyes couldn't.

Wow, just wow! that interior is absolutely perfect! Do you guys work in sterile laboratories or what? I feel like the most ham-handed guy on this website! Great job

Absolutely gorgeous! Sorry about Lana. That's tough

Wow, that sure is a beautiful car! That was a lot of work.

Merci, Eldiablo! "Some not," that got me curious. But, hey concentrate on the positive, not the negative, right? Have a good one!

Thanks thatz4u! Florabama! Wow, you know that place? Home of the mullet toss!

Thanks Limeyglue! Keeping with yall and your talent is a real challenge!

Yes, it really was satisfying and fun. It also sort of made me realize how old I am! Worth every moment, though.

Limeyglue, that is one gorgeous car you built! Great job. I am beginning to realize two things; there is a lot of talent here, and apparently, no one has fingerprints!

Franky, that is one perfect truck! I can only hope that one day, I will have your ability! Great job!

Zoom, that is some outstanding work! JDHOG has it right, and the word that came to my mind is "precise."

Thanks everyone! Yes, Craig - it took me forever to complete it (1 and 1/2 months plus or minus)! I don't know what level they would put it at, but it would be up there.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I look forward to sharing and seeing everyone's work.