Gluhead
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I really like that green. Restomod is a good way to take care of otherwise annoying problems. lol. In this case it worked out pretty well. Nice job.
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I tried. Seven minutes was all I could stomach. Sorry...but this is garbage. I could almost feel the brain cells evaporating.
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Fine lookin' Thames! Finicky kit...you did it justice.
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Hey, no fair, Tom. You ARE one of those real modelers.
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Pfft. A REAL modeler just sits back and chuckles at all who whine and moan about a too-tall roof, and quietly turns to look at the one he built 8 years ago that has excellent proportions...from scratch.
[yeah, I'm bein' cheeky heehee]
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I'd rarely do something with white letters, but those are way cool, Joseph!
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Tom, what are you trying to do? If you're looking to cause a general hobby-wide mental meltdown, this is as good a way to make builders short-circuit as I can imagine. lol.
I'm thinking the Revell '29 Ford Pickup. You did say unlimited supplies so just make sure that includes sheet stock and I'll make my own rod bodies.
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You know I love your Galaxies! Seeing them all together is almost overwhelming. Hahaha.
After you started posting I looked into those Brazilian Galaxies. Fascinating that they held the same designs for so long. Many of them still look very appealing, even with what may be considered "odd" later-looking accents. Some even come close to looking better.
I'd love to get my hands on a "late model" Galaxie and deck it out ala the current bellflower fad. That'd sure get some heads scratching. lol.
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Exceptional. Love the bronze on it.
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I do indeed, but from a bit later. Tros' rules! Krass n' Bernie rocked.
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I'm definitely not one that will be griping and moaning about anything wrong with these kits...not based on the initial test shots! Count me among those who deeply appreciate the efforts here to keep us informed and the project moving forward. I can't wait to see more...I'm salivating! ha!
Kerry, fantastic truck! I may have mentioned elsewhere in the thread...my dad always had a Ford truck while I was a kid, as did his best friend, Barry. Between the two of them, I've got several great trucks from my childhood to build. Before my dad went out on his own as a bodyman, the two of them worked at the local Ford dealership and it showed in their pickups.
The tires...yeah, that's become a joke, hasn't it. If it were left if my hands, we'd have "Goodbeer" and "Failstone" or something at least. lol. Totally blank just sucks.
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Well, then you are wrong. This is a FORD Truck, built in Dearborn MI. for the Union Pacific Rail Road.
You may want to check your facts before insisting that someone is flat out wrong. The truck may have been assembled by Ford, but Chris Martin was correct when he stated that these cabs were not built by Ford. It was very common practice until the mid-late '60's for the major manufacturers to contract specialty cabs AND drivetrains from outside suppliers...ie, coachworks companies. Ford, specifically, did not build its own crew cab cabs until 1965.
In any case, it's still an interesting truck, and I've got a very similar crew cab project just beyond the short queue, just with an extended wheelbase so that the cab doesn't have to cut into the fenders. But factor-built by Ford? No. Without the slightest doubt at all, no.
John, very cool project and you're off to a great start. I'll be following along. Let me know if you want some tips on how to rebuild that roof. Most modelers make that kind of work a lot more difficult than it needs to be, but there are tricks!
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Thanks a lot, guys. I appreciate it.
Rough draft on the butt end. Too heavy feeling so far, but I had to start somewhere. Did it in blue foam insulation a few times first to try to get at least some idea. Loads more pics on my fotki.
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'30, '34, '36, and '38 Pontiacs would be fantastic...especially the '30 and '38. '38 Cad would also be great, but that would be fairly easy with an existing '38 Poncho.
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That's a rad little hot rod. The radials look really bad, but what a great car. Fully pleated interior, cycle fenders, nailhead...and a great stance. Love it. Even with a few boogers like the radials and those gawky turn signals on the front, I love it. I'd drive the bejessus out of that and feel 10 feet tall the whole time. Someone would be dodging those floor mats as I tossed them out while I peeled out of the parking lot.
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Don't know what to say, guys. Thanks.
Can't wait to play around with the top (thanks again). It's gonna be the cherry on top. The plan for the butt is coming together now, too. I've got to give it a rest for a day or so, though...my body isn't cooperating and I can't sit here long enough to do anything and do it right. I'll come back to it this weekend. The fresh outlook will likely help keep things going as well as they are, too.
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Thanks, guys.
Skirts are roughed out. After I figure out the tail, I'm going to go back to these and add a line of trim. For now, though, that back end has me scratching my head. It's coming to me but I can't see it yet. I might have to cheap out a little here and copy someone else.
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Yer a nut Richard hahaha but I like it. I drove my dads '76 for years after spending half my teenage years in it. One of these days I'll build it in scale. Tried to years ago but I didn't haz no skillz then.
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Another fantastic Ford, Túlio! Just beautiful.
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Thanks, guys...very much appreciated.
Skirts in progress. Hopefully I'll have them finished up in the next day or so.
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Rad, Bill. The lids look like they came out great.
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Since I've been back to modeling for the last year and a half or so, I've taken on a couple projects that involved a lot of scratch'd stuff and heavy body mods, but nothing that really fit the bill of full on kustom. A few weeks ago, the bug to fix that hit me hard. I'm literally knee-deep in plastic shavings and I love it. Here's where I'm at on it so far.
The front end is just about wrapped up. There's a little tidying up to do and I need to do something with the hood yet...peak or a valley...something at least...then I can move on to the back half. Cruiser skirts are a must, and we'll see what I can come up with to echo the front out back. So far, nearly everything changed is all whittled out of 1/8" and 1/4" thick stock. The '59 Impala headlights and the still-chromed portion of the bumper from the kit are the exceptions.
There's over a 100 progress pics on my fokti (see sig) if you want to check 'em out. I've got a full build thread elsewhere too, if you want to find it it's out there. But for the sake of sparing my fingers and saving them for whittling rather than typing, I'll just start here with the latest mockup shots.
Thanks, and hope you enjoy.
Glu
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Cool.
I've never had that kit...didn't realize it was loaded up with goodies. I'll have to keep my eye out for one.
Is there any way to fix old rattle cans?
in Model Building Questions and Answers
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Decant it. It's no big thing.
Yes, the contents are under pressure. The problem with contents that are under pressure is when you have a SUDDEN release of that pressure. Do it so it's not sudden. When I have one that won't put out anymore, I just drill a very small hole in the side near the top. Go slow, as in twisting the bit by hand, until you make that initial penetration of the metal. The pressure will slowly seep off, then after a few minutes you can drill a larger hole and simply drain the can.
Easy peaz.