johnyrotten

It's getting there. I started this before I joined the forum, I was completely ignorant to the aftermarket and the scope of my abilities. And this forum. I rarely would do anything close to this or what I've seen here when I was 12-13.

Absolutely, that's an aspect of building that interests me greatly. It would be a bit more familiar, I suppose. Awesome background you've got, I haven't had an opportunity to use anything like an edm, I do use our cnc plasma and brake quite often. Mostly I'm just In the field or at the bench, with the occasional cool job like inconel or monel valves or manifolds.

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoy the scratch building, the soldering and brazing is something I already know how to do on a much bigger scale. It's probably worlds different at scale.

Thanks

Tuff looking truck. 👍

Great looking car. I remember the build articles in hot rod as a kid.

So this was fun. Changing from the kit engine to the new flathead and the quick change required new mounts more clearance at the firewall, and a transmission tunnel to be made up. Everything on this frame is far from the stock location for the look, so that compounds everything. All while trying to not ruin the patina. The tunnel was purposely made to look like a hack job, remember a couple kids got a hold of gramps old truck. I'm gonna run some "welds" around it when I do the touch up to better hide everything. Should have done this from the start, live and learn. Thanks for looking.

I enjoy that people save history like this, I've had the fortunate opportunity to visit the Slater here in Albany. The outfit I work for made some things for it's restoration, so the boss and I got a "behind the scenes" tour. Awesome experience, very cool to talk with the guys working on it, a few of them actually served on that ship.

I've got a set of these and they work great. They're ceramic, don't really load up or melt the styrene. Wondering if anyone else uses them and what's your thoughts on them.

Dave brings up a real good point with the knock-off equipment. While I'm personally not afraid to "tune up" something if there is an issue, that isn't for everyone, and may not be worth the work. I was looking for "bang for your buck", and not being out a ton of cash if it results in failure. All in all, I'm happy, other's might not have the same experience. I'm hardly a spectacular builder, just a guy enjoying a hobby and learning as I go.

Check for toy shows in your area. I just went to one, there was tons of vintage kits, both started and untouched. Yard sales and flea markets , while hit or miss, can be a gold mine as well.

I like that '64. 👌

I'm fairly new to airbrushing, so keep this in mind. When I got back into the hobby, I purchased my set up. It's made by point zero, 3 airbrushes and the compressor. Tankless. My only gripe is the compressor, no real issues but I see where a tank would be a benefit. I didn't want to spend "big" money and end up not using them or it being junk. The airbrushes seem to be clones of popular brands, and well made. I've had zero issues with them, and they have seen some real abuse.( left the compressor on over night, didn't clean them out well enough ect) As far as needle size, just like automotive painting, a few different ones can be beneficial, so I'll say yes, a few sizes will help. Now that I have some actual experience using one, I wouldn't mind seeing the difference between my knock-off imitations and a high quality airbrush. As far as longevity goes, no issues after a year plus, using them 3-4 times a week, both modeling and custom motorcycle paint work, and everything in between. I did my homework before I bought them, and it seems I made a decent choice. Time will tell.

Crummy situation, Mike. I've been where you are, it's never fun nor easy. Most definitely the opposite.

Welcome to the forum. Great looking bump-side ford.

Looks as if the paint has no adhesion to the chrome underneath. Tamiya makes great products, maybe there's an incompatibility between whatever chrome you used and the paint. What products did you use, might help others drum up an answer.

Came home to see my dog Harper staring out of the bathroom widow. That only means one thing, she shut herself in there. The bathroom was thoroughly destroyed. You just gotta laugh at them sometimes. Smooth brains.

Nice rebuild! I like the weathering. You picked up some new skills on this one, I find that's the best part of any project, model or otherwise. Again, great job. 👍👍

My wife does the same, harley's birthday is in August, she tacked on Harper's. Supposedly she's around five

Always make sure you've eliminated all the previous grits scratches with the next. The point is to "level out" your surface. GOOD lighting is important. I like to wet sand, rinse it off and study the surface, the water will mimic the shine and you can pick up spots you may have missed. And don't go crazy, you can sand through the clear. Especially near edges and details. It takes practice, looks like your on your way.👍

That thing is roached.

Fantastic work. I enjoy all the "problem solving" you've worked out throughout this build. 👍👍

How did I miss that they raised the titanic?

Looking good.

Good idea,also the outlet pressure gauge looks as if it doesn't read very low (5-25 psi). That might cause some headaches.