johnyrotten

This is one that recently reared it head for me. I know it has to do with manufacturing and all but right on the top of the bumper, seriously.

Funny how, as I was typing, a post came up about the exact thought. I've had a very talented member here pm me about a build, very positively. As a "middle of the road " builder I'm very appreciative of that.

Off to a great start. I like that interior color.

I'm very familiar with them, they were everywhere when I was a kid. Stone cold reliable cars, hammer simple to maintain. Most of them had gm's 5 liter (305) engine, decent power and run forever. There's a 2 door version of this body style 77 -78 I think. It has the "aero" style rear window. Very cool car.

Very cool. Gonna be another head turner, I'm sure of it. 👍

https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/revell-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/ford/1930/revell-30-ford-wood/ hopefully this is correct

I overlooked one of these last summer at a yard sale. Kicking myself now, hindsight and all.

Absolutely. An accountant degree is great, but having trade skills to fall back on, way more important. Always have a backup plan. We are always going to need mechanics, carpenters ect. I'm class of 2000, which puts me squarely in the spot of "one trick ponies" that can't do anything without a screen or keyboard. Yet I learned the value of manual, tangible skills and have many options available.

I never ever had that opportunity, youtube university and many many hours reading the machinist handbook got me halfway capable in the "caveman" sense.

Clean bill of health from the doctor this morning, with the typical "we'd like to see you lose 20 pounds ". At least my lungs are 👍

I'm in a similar position, I run them at work regularly. Mostly self taught, I won't dare call myself a machinist. I like to say I know just enough to be "dangerous".

This just got real interesting. Awesome choice making it a "panel".

Those things are tanks. Basically the same as the caprice, which were used as taxi's and police cars back in the day.

I'm currently in that exact situation.

Great video, this guy's got skills. Always fun watching a master at their craft. There's quite a few very talented guys on YouTube, check Joe Pieczyinski, extremely talented guy, builds scale lathes, mills ect. Educational as well, useful for guy's like myself.

Looking good! I like the work on the interior, that's a whole other level. The patina is looking great so far.

Great looking barracuda.

Great work Pat. I like the bomber style seats. Very cool car👍.

Cool looking duster. The black out and white decals work awesome with your custom body color. I like it.👍

I looked into this a while back, most leaned towards tamiya rubber black (xf-85) or vallejo tire black (71.315). Nato black is another choice that showed up repeatedly. There's a few real good threads on the topic, and a ton of tricks to make them "pop". Different shade for the tread vs sidewalls, and washes in the treads ect.

Nice work. What's the plan for lighting?

Snow overnight, I'm seriously thinking the seasons have moved 30- 45 day foward on the calendar.

Great looking Mercury. The Wheel/tire combo is perfect. 👍

Great job with the trim work. 👍

Are any of them good enough to pull a mold from? You could try casting your own, that might be an option.