Dan Hay

This kit was the subject of a YouTube Group build. It's chopped, sectioned, front wheel openings moved forward, and other custom touches. Tamiya maroon and clear on the roof, Testors Extreme Lacquer Gold and same brand clear on the body. 59 Chevy front bumper, 56 T-Bird hood scoop, Y block from same T Bird kit, Decals inspired by Dennis Lacy

Wow! I think I need one of those. EDIT: You deserve a commission because I just went to FB and put down a deposit on one!

Love it! Do you have any straight-on pictures of the front end? I want to see the headlight bar situation. I'm building a few 32s and want to get some ideas for the headlight bar.

Thanks fellas! Body is in primer and looks really good. I think the rear portion could be widened to be more accurate, but I decided to live with it. It looks narrow from the back compared to a sedan and pics of Phaetons online.

Looking good! I have one of these in my stash.

Looks amazing!

Killer! I've had a similar build in mind using Monogram 1/24 kits..

Not to derail this thread, here’s my thread on a Revell 32 Phaeton conversion

Really nice build! Cool to see this because I’ve been planning on my head how to build a Revell based 32 Vicky. The R&M body is cool! I’m currently building a Revell based Phaeton with the back half of an AMT body grafted on.

Finally back on this one. Scratch built the interior behind the front seat, modified the top and a bunch of other subtle mods. Full explanation in the video. Thanks for looking!

I really like those builds! I just finished a Monogram 53 Corvette and I sanded out the parting lines then polished the plastic and it looks amazing! The 57 Bird is looking good. Great builds!

Nice! I was literally painting some tail lights with that color last night and thought to meself.. "That would be a cool body color"... Nice work!

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

Really nice! Is that based on the Flintstone 40 Merc Body?

That VW land speed racer is mind blowing, and the Riv is just plain cool! Amazing vision and execution!

I like them all, but especially dig the 37 Chevy and 32 Roadster. Nice builds!

That’s one of my favorites as well. Hacking off the top totally changed the look.

https://youtu.be/NkGAVxholnk?si=7KD_viO4xq8d1LaX

Shaping up to be the best build of this kit ever!

Outstanding paint! Does the suspension lock in place at a particular pose?

Man! You really made a good kit an excellent kit by fixing all the little things that are out of proportion with the Galaxie kit. I’ve had a built Sedan Delivery for 25+ years and my family had several 46-48 Chevys so I can tell from experience your build is way more accurate! Really nice attention to detail! Are there build pics of the 41 somewhere? I’d like to see more of it.

That's a well known problem with those kits. I don't know about the recent round 2 releases and how the hoods fit. I have 2 round 2 40s but I haven't cracked them open yet. I have two resin 40 deluxe hoods Ed at Drag city castings made of an original issue hood that fits and the stainless trim is defined. I bought them because I know I'll probably build another 40 someday!

Thanks Fellas! That's exactly the endorsement I was looking for. Should really wake up my build.

Anyone have a source for 1/12 scale American Torq Thrusts? Not Cragars. I'm building a 1/12 Monogram 67 Corvette. I've found some online but I have no idea of the quality so I'm hoping you all have a recommendation. Because they're not cheap at this scale. I realize they will be 3d printed but they sources I've bought from and trust don't offer these. I also found an old thread here and messaged a guy but he hasn't gotten back and the thread was like 7 years old. Thanks in advance!

The green 40 has a really great look to it! Love the black on black wheels and tires.