Sixties Sam

I found a 50 Ford "Showboat" kit for $9.99 at Ollie's Bargain Barn and couldn't resist buying it. I decided to make a custom using the custom front end, extended hood, and custom top from an original 1960's kit. They are better molded parts, since they were made when the tooling was new. The top is not included in the Showboat kit, but a rear window for it is on the clear tree. The old one was cracked and glued on tight, but a day in the freezer helped me get it loose. Here's a mockup of the car. I had painted the old parts green back then for some reason - testing the paint, maybe? Not sure of color scheme, but I think I'll two-tone it with a white top and some other body color. Suggestions welcome!

I agree! Very good work on this! Sam

Very nice! I like the finish, wheels, and the hood springs are a nice touch! Sam

Yes, I agree! Very nice, creative work, Tom! Sam

Me too!

Great build! Perfect color choice, very well done! Sam

Great build! I like the simplicity of those old AMT annuals. Sam

I agree 100%!! Excellent work on a rare model. Sam

That is so cool, Tom! I've built a couple camper trailer models, but nothing as well detailed as yours! Nice work! BTW, I made a retractable tongue jack/leveler on a 1/12 scale teardrop several years ago using a piece of a collapsible antenna from an RC plane transmitter. Sam

Very creative model, and well done! Sam

It's good to see those old kits saved. Very nice work! Sam

Amazing work! Looks great! Sam

Very cool! I never saw one with skirts. Looks good! Sam

Very good build! Clean and green! Good work! Sam

Very good build! Good color combo! Sam

I bought a couple of his Ford sixes, the last one in 2014. Good castings, and quick shipping! Sam

Very nice build! Clean, old school hot rod. Sam

Yes! Very creative design, and very well done! Sam

Amazing! So much detail. Wow! Sam

Very nice! Great body work! I like the light treatments - front and back. Sam

I agree! Great build of both of them! Sam

Very nice build! It sits a little low for my taste, but still a beautiful model. Great work on the chassis and chop! Sam

I agree! Good save! Sam

Very cool and creative! Nice work! Sam

Beautiful build! Great colors, and well done! Sam