Brutalform

Very nice build. You did a fine job on a not so fine chassis. That's the nicest single chassis I've seen.

All I can say is WOW. Very nice!!! Your detailing skills are fantastic. The 64 is my favorite Galaxie.

Fantastic details. Got a couple of bucks invested in detail parts I see. Cant wait to see it done!!

I like MCWs stuff. I got some Z-11 stuff, like headers and such, and I probably spent just as much time cleaning them up as I would have on styrene. I'm currently waiting on a 63 Galaxie lightweight interior kit from MCW, for my next project.

Thanks Carl & Larry. Me too. My Dad had a 64, that was maroon, with a black interior. I like all the old Fords, even though I am bit of a GM guy. I like the 64 best.

Primed and painted the Fords interior today. Primed it with a gray primer, because the Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red was too bright, and the darker primer toned it down a bit. Kind of looks like a real red interior from the 60s now. The roll bar was primed white, so it would have a different shade from the rest of the interior. Tomorrow, I will give the tub a shot of dull coat, and start to detail it some.

John, its the AMT kit. Just had to remove the hood. The chassis is a 60 starliner, and the engine is from the T Bolt kit. I have to get another Starliner chassis, because I want to do a 63 Galaxie next.

This thread is back from the dead. I got in the mood to do some building about a few weeks ago. Been away for over a year and a half. Decided to change the engine to look more like the one in the tribute car.

After viewing the fantastic builds of Rod's 64 promo Galaxie, and Clifford's 30 year old build of a 64 lightweight, I got the itch to build one. This one is pretty much waiting to get paint on the body, and interior, then final assembly. Love those old FORDS!!!

Yea, I have a Parts Pak, 427, that I will most likely put into the T Bolt kit, I stole the 427 from, to build my 64 Galaxie. I really would like to do a 63 with the SOHC engine, and a lightweight interior from MCW. Thanks for all the replies everyone....

Thanks guys. I probably should have asked, which ones have the best details? I had that info in an old issue of Scale Auto Mag, but cant find it.

Thanks Monty. I know about the engine being a "race only" item. I'm planning on building a 1963 Galaxie lightweight, as soon as I finish the 64 427 that's almost completed.

Can anyone tell me what kit I would need to get, to scrounge this engine from? Thank You

Thank You Sir.

This is a beautiful build of my favorite Galaxies!!! Rod, could you tell me what kit has the headers you used for this build??? I hope my build is half as nice as yours!!!

This build is absolutely beautiful. My favorite of all the Galaxies. Clifford, would you have any chassis pictures you could share??

Hello everyone. I've been away from the model workbench, and this forum, for two years or so, but getting back to it recently. Looking at some of the builds and posts, it seems like I never left. I just dug my supplies out of the closet, checked out my paint jars, replaced the mucked up ones, and I am looking forward to get back into some building. All I really had to do was replace a few Tamiya jars, and buy some new BMF. Nice to be back!!

Ah Ha...He fooled us.....with the #41!!!! Beautiful build, Scott! I remember building this Lindburg kit many years ago. One question...were the wheels on this kit loose, and needed to be corrected to fit right? For some reason the one I built had this problem.

I see you put alot of time in filling the pin marks, but I was wondering if you forgot the flash running down the exhaust system??? Not trying to nit pick, as your build is amazing, and it was easy to notice with all of your great detail work.

Great project!!! Off to a GREAT start!!! I recently bought a Bandit Resins Chevy ll wagon, and will use the AMT PS kit as well. I will be tuning in to your build!!

OK after re reading that link, it was stated that the car was a "could have been" but never happened. That would explain why I had never found ANY info of it being a true race car being ran in the 60's. I happened to come across this car on Lucas Decals site, and thought it would be a nice build. I would like for it to be as correct as possible though, especially the powertrain.

I do have a 396/427 style engine I was going to put in the car. I was reading somewhere that in the real car, the original engine was removed, and destroyed??? info on this car is a bit confusing. I do remember the very first 427's looking like a 409. Now, was the real engine a "W" engine, and replaced with Mark IV??? And was this car ever really raced in the 60's??? I can stll install the the Mark IV, but if WAS the 409 style in the car originally, then the 409 style will stay. From the article just posted, it seems it did have the 396 style in it from the start. I also saw an article somewhere on the Sox & Sinclair car, and, IIRC, the "W" engine in it was refered to as a 427.

The actual mock up.

I have not worked on the Biscayne for a while, but started to get some things done this weekend. Mostly getting it all mocked up with the chassis and resin interior tub. I have to ger some red ribbon, or some material for some seat belts, and I still have to finish and detail the engine. Also the vacuum formed glass is all trimmed up to fit. At least I have an idea what it should look like overall. Getting pretty sick and tired everytime I go to buy Tamiya paint...the Government, has to pe a PITA with their labeling guidelines....So, I had to buy some Rustolem Apple Red paint, that is real close to the Tamiya Italian Red, for the interior, and some Rustolem Black Lacquer for the body. I really am thinking about just waiting until March to get the Tamiya Black for the body, though.

Nice Job!!! One of the nicest models I've seen!!!