Paul Payne

Great rod- can't go wrong with basic black.

RRR, I have always felt the AMT 36's were a bit too high at the front of the fenders. Also, the Monogram 36's had the tuck under on the grille correct, which the AMT lacks. Here's a pic of my 3 window I completed a while back.

That chopped 5 window is wickedly kool. Ask your wife for old makeup- useful for weathering.

That maroon paint really is gorgeous! Great build of one of the sexiest cars ever made.

Paint! Messed up the hood, had to sand down, reprime, and repaint when weather allows. Oh, well! Still working on the grille, also designing the blade bumpers which will be similar to the bumpers on the Phantom Corsair.

See the You Ess Aye in your- FORD! Seriously, your back ground pic is great, and compliments some great models!

Great job on the chop, paint is great- my favorite custom and hot rod color! I like that the engine isn't sticking through the hood- preserves the clean lines and also makes it a real sleeper!

Guess I'll have to build my own- I really need another project- but that is really inspiring!

Beautiful build! Proportions are right on!

Aluminum or brass tubing works well.

That maroon is just gorgeous! Great color pick!

About the best weathering job I have seen! Will be using this one as a reference for my 46 Power Wagon!

I have one of these and the panel van. When I get around to them I will keep your beautiful build in mind!

What a great idea and project! Are there plans for resin copies? And yes, it needs a V-16- perhaps something like this?

great looking rod and really fun to follow along with the build!

Absolutely, utterly astounding! Reminds me a bit of an M. C. Escher print.

Those stock seats definitely look more comfy than the custom seats! Great job on everything!

Guys, thanks for the advice and info- I'll check my local hardware store and on line.

I have printed out several gauges of various diameters on bond paper. Even careful cutting with a razor blade isn't really satisfactory. Can anyone recommend a way to make round punches in various diameters?

What kit, or what aftermarket supplier, are those huge tires from?

I have used natural bristle (animal hair) brushes for years. Some of my brushes are 35 years old and good as new. I have used them for Testors enamels, laquers, water based craft paints, and have cleaned them with brush cleaner and even acetone with no problems. Enjoy your nice brushes- you will be using them for years!

The excellent results make up for the problems. Congratulations on completion and now sit back and enjoy!

Thanks for the info! I will probably do something similar for the ones I want.

Figured out a possible way to mock up the windshield frame. Cut a strip of waxed paper and taped it over the cowl area. The translucent waxed paper allows you to see what is under it. I then used a bit of white glue to position the central divider, then more glue to hold the two bottom channels in proper relation to the divider and the cowl vee. So far so good. Now the risky part- applying super glue to the joint between the channels and the divider. This is now drying, with a possibility of applying more. In the mean time, I grabbed my trusty card stock to cut a template for the windshield glass. Here is the rest of my cunning plan- once I have removed the waxed paper I hope to soak off the white glue while the superglue joints remain intact, leaving my windshield frame intact. If it hangs together, next will be Molotow. I have a plastic box from which I plan to cut the glass. Installing it should strengthen the frame, allowing it to be installed as a single finished unit.

That is one incredible custom- a little bit of ol' skool, a little bit of new skool, and a whole lot of craftsmanship and styling sense! You packed a lot in one little package!