LennyB

The Coupe I keep thinking I'm getting close to finishing the coupe, then I find stuff that I have overlooked.? Added some small details over the past few days that I knew were still on the list (I really should have started that spread-sheet) and a few others that I completely forgot about, or wanted subconsciously to ignore.? Added wipers and a side view mirror. Never did the review mirror and at this point we can live without it. Also added the rear license plate. Debating as to whether I should add a front plate. Don't want to be pulled over for not having a front plate. Been there, done that. The front end does look a bit naked without a bumper.? Then I realized I left half of the front suspension parts off, shocks, sway bar and center link. Fun stuff to add after the chassis and body have been married for a while. What didn't help was that I fabricated my own front spindles so some of the mounting points were MIA. Had to pin the center link to get it to fit to the spindles. Glad I haven't gotten as far with the Woody so there is still time to finish that front end before consummation. So for now I'm going to set this aside and work on the Woody. 'till next time....?

I guess you got to have one to know one.? BTW that Air Cleaner is OEM AMT. That's what I was thinking of. Pink, for Pete's sake what next?

Mine had those two months ago. Picked up two Pintos but don’t know what I’m going to do with them.

Hit Ollies today, they had absolutely nothin'

Thanks Carl, I really need to get back on this.

Ahh, now I can breathe. And wouldn't you just know it...AMT put a 12volt battery into this thing. They can't get anything right.? And of course stuffing that Hemi in there isn't helping things. The engine sits right up against the firewall which didn't leave any room for the coil to go in the stock location. So I went with an aftermarket yellow coil on top of the engine. Did Accel make coils back then??

Jim, is this where you want me to put the battery? What do I do with the aircleaner then?

So you can only work on it when wifey is out of the house then?

A true moldy oldie?. Looking sharp Greg

Ahhh, just need a carb spacer and you'll be good.?

This sho7ld be a nice build when finished ✅

That’s cool how it’s part of the trim.

I think you went over your minimal fixes limit just on those wheels? Looks like a nice start, interested on seeing where it goes.

Thanks guys, appreciate your support. This kit has such a love hate relationship I need all the support to keep going with it. ?

The Woody Some progress was made this week on the woody. Finishing up with the woodwork. I used the kit decals for the center panels, at first attempting to just cut them from the decal sheet and glue them in place as Jim suggested. This didn't look right as it made the panels appear too shallow. Next I applied them as intended, wet and slippery and they settled in pretty good. Went over them with a coat of clear lacquer but thanks to the humidity they got a bit foggy. Fortunately an additional coat cleared things up again. In typical '41 Plymouth fashion whenever you start to get ahead with one thing you fall behind with another. Now months after the hood was fabricated, it needed to be widened to match the width of the woody body, I can see a slight ghosting of the seam. So slight it doesn't show on camera. I might be able to wet sand the clear and get rid of it but I think for now I will just leave it as it may still be settling. If it ever gets worse I can redo the hood alone. That's all for now folks!

Actually if you check you will find it's empty.?

Looks very nice, great job. Have yet to build one of these but I've heard a lot of good things. But I'm confused, should I go to the main office or to reception.?

I've always loved these. Have my own build waiting in the wings.

Jim, mine is the Revell-Monogram version from like 25 years ago. And it’s a 48 Ford Woody. You must have the AMT 41 Woody. I have a few of those stashed away, I have to take a peek at one and see how it compares. If you need spare parts I’m gonna have a lot left form this 48 when I’m done if you can use them.

I know there are a couple of us here that would rather be working on 39’s, but we have to work with the hand AMT dealt us.

I would say it’s saved from box duty. Carry on then sir, doing a fine job?

There is no molded-in wood grain on this one. Didn’t think of using the decals dry. I want to clear over everything so I’ll have to test the decals to see if they can take it?

Sometimes…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleluia

Amen, the curse has lifted. Alleluia ??

The Woody I'd say maybe three perhaps four weeks ago I masked off the Woody and sprayed a base coat of light yellow on the wood area getting it ready for some wood-graining. Then somehow it got pushed off to a corner, hanging out with a '67 Galaxie for some reason. I don't know, maybe the Galaxie winked at the Woody or something. And there it sat, all masked up and no-where to go. Earlier today I figured I better retrieve it from that corner before the masking tape makes itself a permanent feature. Got out the oil paint and mixed up some wood and started working the side frames. The panel inserts need to be done in a darker wood. I'm on the fence as to trying to wood-grain the inserts, which will be a little tricky so as not to smear the frames, or do I wimp out and use the kit supplied decals. I had enough fun trying to keep the grain going in the correct direction on the frames, messed up in one spot on the tailgate that I'm aware of, it will be even more fun trying to keep the grain contained on the panels. Have a couple of days to think about it as I let this layer get good and dry. Unless it ends up in the corner with that Galaxie again. ?