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Thanks to everyone for your comments!
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Thanks Mike. Do yourself a favor. Pick out some body colors and interior color and BUILD IT! I'm sure there are plenty of folks that will tell you the same thing. You start accumulating more kits than you will ever be able to finish, and they wind up going to someone else in the end. Enjoy the build!
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Gregg, the majority of the engine compartment decals came from 'Speedway Decals'. Just Google 'Speedway Decals' and it will take you to his site and then to his Fotki page. It is under his 'Misc Decals' and named, 'Underhood Goodies'. It is sort of a mini sheet, but they are well done, sharp, and VERY handy to have. I normally order 2 or 3 sheets at a time. And they are on a clear sheet so the background color will show up. Really nice on the Fram Filter and car battery decals. The air cleaner cover decal,.....well you're on your own. It was from an old unknown decal sheet. (sorry) Hope the rest helps a little!
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Thank you Carl. Glad to see you back and at the keyboard again!
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So sorry to hear of your fall Carl, but glad to hear you're coming back and recovering. It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop!
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Gregg, Thanks for the comments. I'll have to get back to you on the decals. I got them from several sources over the past year. The 327 valve cover decals came from 'Keith Marks Decals'. just Goggle that and it will take you to his Fotki Public page. There from his '67/69 Chevy Camaro Decals' sheet. Pretty extensive sheet of decals and very detailed and well done. He has a great line of model car decals. His email is: mofobow@hotmail.com. I'll let you know about the other engine compartment decals.
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Thanks everyone for all the comments! Learned a lot from all your photos and ideas.
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Thanks Jeremy, Nothing really special. Just a really thin bristle brush and very little silver paint on the brush. It's always easier to add paint then remove it. (and, a cup of coffee to help steady my hand!)
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Thanks Michelle, You're close. The car was originally named the Tarpon and was designed as a 2+2 to compete with the original Mustang and Barracuda 'Pony Cars'. It was the brainchild of auto designer Richard Teague and CEO George Romney. It was the perfect size to compete head on with the Mustang and Barracuda and there was even a show car making the car show circuit when it got canceled! Romney left for a political career and Roy Abernethy became the new CEO and immediately cancelled it. He thought it should be bigger and longer. Really screwed up the proportions. Quite a few articles have been written about how Abernethy messed this up and didn't do much to help AMC either. There are some interesting articles on how the Tarpon 'grew' into the Marlin.
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Greetings All, This has been an 'on & off' project for a while. Never bothered with WIP photos because it was a used Ebay kit that required a bit of paint stripping and disassembling. (Did manage to snap photos of the completed engine.) Fortunately, the chrome parts were very good and the kit was complete! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for looking.
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Great paint work and detail Roman. One beautiful Ford!
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Thank you for all the good words guys!
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After a few stops and delays the little beast is finished! Although there were a few posts and articles on the internet regarding '51 Nash Rambler Station Wagons, there was next to nothing on their Sedan Delivery. Only found one or two black and white advertising/brochure pictures. Tried to keep it as 'stock' as possible except under the hood. I think the 225 Dodge 'slant six' looks very comfortable in there! Was tempted to put 'Speedy Delivery!' on the front fenders but...... The paint is 'Behr Premium' Gloss, 'Roasted Corn'. Went on smooth and polished up very nicely once it dried. The drying time is just as long as Rust-oleum spray. I let it dry for 2 full weeks before polishing. Bumper chrome is 'Spaz Stix' spray, and trim is BMF. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for the comments guys!
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Thanks Jim! Jimmy Flintstone makes some nice, (and a little strange), stuff. And his casting quality is great. Don't forget to post some WIP pics when you start the '53 Ford.
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Sounds like a plan, Charles! I thought the motor came out quite well. Here is the engine/chassis test fitted to the body.
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I was just looking over a video on youtube of the AMT '41 Plymouth. I think that's a good way to go! Lot of parts to use and modify.
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Texas 3D Customs did some really nice detailing. It took very little 'clean-up' work before priming and painting. The carbs are very detailed also. I intend to add some wiring to the alternator. Still thinking about name/brand/company for the sides. Probably go with something 'vintage' from my hometown. Have a lot of fond memories of growing up on Long Island in the 60's. Thanks Jim !
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Closer to completion! Engine in chassis, seat and some interior pieces in. Body work, hardware, and paint are next.
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I'll take the '61 two door wagon please!
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A 'heads up' about the headers, Rich. If you look closely, I didn't use the headers that came with the engine. The 'exhaust end' would not work for me as mine had to go down and out of the engine compartment. The ones with the 'kit' look like a hot rod/dragster arrangement. I used 1.60mm, 1/16 diameter wire solder, drilled out the head, and super glued in the wire solder. Let everything dry and tight and gently bent 3 of the 'tubes' so they would fit through the chassis. Did the same for the next 3. Cut a small ring of 3/16 Evergreen Styrene tubing and glued the end of the 3 wires in the 3/16 ring. Then used some 'JB Weld', (Great Stuff!), and filled all the seams between the wires and the ring to simulate the welding. Oh yea, I also sanded down the 'finned' air cleaner covers and put a dab of 'JB Weld' on the top it to look like simple domed covers. (Did I mention that 'JB Weld' stuff was great?) Good luck with yours!
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Oh yes, I would very much like to have a model of an early, '58-'60, 1st generation AMC American. Before they started to 'square' them off. They had some nice curves to them. A real one to rebuild would be cool. Just about stock but with a small block V8 and front disc brakes to keep up with today's traffic. This one will be a delivery car. A lighter 'stock' color. I need to find someone to make me some custom decals. No graphics, just lettering. As far as the '41 Plymouth engine,....Too Late! The motor's in the chassis! I'll be posting a couple of photos soon in the WIP page. Thanks for the comments.
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I've seen a couple of guys do that on the Forum, But I like going the Stock/Concept Car route. Even though the motor is a bit of a stretch. Thanks for the comments!
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Yes Dave, there is barely enough room. Checked all the measurements before I started. Too much scratch building up until now only to find out it won't fit. Actually, the original motor was a 172.6c.i. flathead straight six, putting out a scorching 82hp. Yea,...it was easier to find the 225 Dodge motor in 1/25 scale.