Brutalform

The Ford 300 was only offered in 1963, and it was a low option car. Pretty much used for police and taxi service, it had no carpeting, and hardly any chrome trim. But it was offered with pretty much any engine, and it includes the 427. So I figured the less BMF work, the easier it would be. I started this build a couple years ago. I bought decals from SMP and it’s pretty much been sitting around since then. This car will use the Starliner chassis, and engine. Also I plan on adding the Thunderbolt air intake, grabbing air from the inner headlights. I normally don’t enjoy working on resin, but I had to remove the side trim from the resin body. I also filled the front fender trim holes with CA glue, and sanded it down, and finished it off with some putty. Then I used some red glazing putty, which won’t attack the resin like it would styrene, to fill in the little scratches I created from the trim removal. I also have a resin tear drop hood, and a lightweight resin interior which will have a bench seat added.

The exterior is Tamiya Racing White sprayed right from the can.

Very nice builds. I like the gold on turquoise. Looks period correct. Nice touch with the factory chassis markings.

This Falcon looks absolutely perfect. Super clean build. Your body work is top notch.

Blown away on your build. Glad to finally see it with the decals. I understand these kits can be a real challenge to build, and you did an amazing job. I recently lost out on one of these kits in the bay. Big bucks!!!

KILLER VEGA Bruce. Your attention to detail made your build very realistic. I especially like the the way you toned down the rims. I was skeptical on buying one of these kits, but after seeing your build I think I will. Any engine pics?

Got another one of my started projects finished that was sitting on the bench. Just added a more realistic differential from the Revell 68 Hemi Dart. (good kit to rob rears from as there are two in it), and decals from Bruce at SMP decals. I would have liked to use some more realistic rear rims from Fireball, but I couldn’t seem to find them... guess it’s time to order a few more sets.

Thanks everyone. All of your replies are much appreciated.

The carbs are just some resin pieces I had lying around, and they are brush painted with Testors Jet Exhaust enamel.

Thanks for the positive replies everyone. I just have a question, maybe someone can point out to me? This Revell kit is said to have some body proportions that are not correct. Anyone want to chime in? I’ve compared it to some pics, and it appears to be ok, as far as I can tell anyway.

Another car that waited to be assembled for too long.

That’s one beautiful Galaxie. This is one of my favorite Ford big cars. I can’t wait to get mine finished up.

And the other one.

I’ve been away from the bench and forum for a while. Been really busy with home improvements. Got some time to get four cars off the bench. Two of them are these S/S Mustangs. I filled the holes on the sides of the engine blocks, and did away with the metal axles, replacing them with styrene rod. Filled the rear exhaust cutouts on the rear body pan. These cars were sitting here painted for a while so I decided to get them finished.

I saw Helen Reddy Live In Japan

Had to possibly be a leg of The Monsters Of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, and Dokken? I saw the two of these together at the MOR. Kingdom Come... what a Zeppelin rip off.

I built an A12 a while back. When you add some after market items to it, you can build a really nice model. I might buy another one and build it box stock.

I haven’t been at the bench in quite a while. Been doing a bunch of things to the house. Hopefully I’ll get time to get back on this build, and the other ten I have going on.

Funny thing.. this episode was on last night on one of our local channels.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tmz.com/2020/10/06/eddie-van-halen-dead-dies-cancer-65/

Wow. Seems like all of my rock heroes are passing away. He did have problems before with cancer of the mouth in the past. Very sad news.

While I do agree, it all depends on the builders interests. I really enjoy building super stock cars of the 60s most, and there are many different sponsors, and drivers, that raced those TBolts, and Belvederes. I have built many TBolts, as available decals allowed me to, and I still have several cars on the bench waiting to be completed, that I have built before. But on the other hand, once I build a factory “stock” car, I see no reason on building another one.

Wow, Steve, what can I say?? This build is absolutely breathtaking. Perfect in every way...I’ll definitely be following your Mopar build coming up.

It’s not only modelhaus items that this seller has for ridiculous money. Look at his other items. For every two items he has up for auction, he plans on clearing a cool grand. But I suppose if you can get a uninformed buyer on the hook, he’ll make his money.