Paul Payne

Afraid the original kit windshield is long gone- maybe before I purchased the bird. The windshield in the picture is a "fire for effect" piece- will definitely be reworked if used. BTW, your Bird is a real beauty! Plan on trying color shift blue paint on mine- first time for this kind of paint. Interior will be varying shades of sea blue.

This project was started years ago, pulled out occasionally and tinkered with, then back on the shelf. Finally decided it was time to git-r-done! Started with a 1961 T-bird junker, decided to add a 427 Cobra chassis and suspension, a DOHC engine from the parts stash, and bits and pieces from here and there. Got to the point where a mock up was in order. Still some adjustments such as removing more material from the rear wheel arches, more clearance for the front suspension, and some putty on the body. The Cobra chassis rails will be lengthened with sprue. More pix when I get more done.

T-bird speedster. Back from the dead!

I like artists pastel chalks for surface rust and faded paint. Here's a couple pix.

Wanted some figures for a rat custom I built. Also introducing Zoe the primer pup.

Introducing Roxie and Raymond Ratkewlski and Zoe the primer pup!

Finally got the rat custom done. I will also be adding two figures- Roxie and Raymond Ratkewlski, who actually built, own, and drive this car!

Finished! Here's a sneak peek- more in under glass.

Can't wait to see this one finished!

Old Monogram kits like the Green Hornet, T35 Bugatti, and Duesenberg were and are great kits to build.

I knew that............................

BTW, that is definitely Come And Arrest Me RED!

Replicas and Miniatures (Norm Veber) has excellent Ardun heads that fit on most any 1/25th scale flathead. The kit has pulleys, belt material- everything you need. However, the hood sides will need to be bulged or omitted for them to fit.

Might be able to help. Will PM when I find it (both cushions?)

Almost there- a little more putty in a couple of areas and more flat black, and the body work and paint will be done! Next on the list- fitting glass!

Again, thanks for looking and commenting!

thanks, guys!

Thanks, guys! Need to address the gap between the hood and hood sides and grille. Crept in during final assembly. Imagine that!

Finished!

Finished! Sneak preview! More pix in under glass.

Progress! Putty thrown (waiting to sand because of drying paint on another project), interior completed, chassis in progress, engine wired and awaiting completion. The Mexican/Navajo blankets were found on the internet, printed, cut to size, fitted, then soaked in water until soft (printed on bond paper)and molded to the seats until dry. They were then lifted off and white glue was used to permanently attach them.

How bout the filter for the tiger hairs??

Sail panels and rear window surrounds installed as well as successfully cutting out the rough rear window opening and installing the rear window- very satisfying to get these mini projects accomplished! Soon time for sanding, putty, sand again, etc. etc.

Good start!

Andrew, one thing about body work is to not do too much cutting without super gluing things solid again. You need the structural solidity to prevent cracking, distortion, and add accuracy for the next cut! Try to use as much styrene as possible and as little putty as possible.