Hi-Po

I want to thank you all for the wonderful comments regarding my build of the 1937 Ford Housecar, they are very much appreciated.

Nicely done and good color choice.

I build this back in 2018 after coming across an article on the web about the first factory made motorhome to be built in America. I won't go into the history of the vehicle at this time, but for more information check out gtamarketing.com/graemes-1937-Ford-Housecar/. I started the build with the R/M 1937 Ford Pickup. The cab and the doors were removed just aft of the windshield. Everything from there back was scratch built using styrene sheet, rod and strip. All the items in the interior were scratch built, also. The engine was detailed with spark plug wires, fuel lines, heater hoses, etc. The louvers on the hood sides were opened up and brass wire was used for the handles. All of the kit chrome was removed and replaced with Alclad ll Chrome. The body color was a custom mix of Model Masters paints. I spent about 6 months, off and on, having fun building the model. If you check out the website that I mentioned above, you will see that I tried to capture the look of the real vehicle as best as I could, inside and out. I completed the model in time to enter it at the 2018 IPMS National Convention in Phoenix, where it placed second in the Documented Replica class. Enjoy the photos and comments are always welcomed.

Growing up, many years ago, I was always told "You can't fix stupid! Seems that is still true today.

Beautiful build and the weathering is spot on!

Nicely done and your nephew should be very proud to display the model.

Totally awesome! Workmanship and attention to detail is of the highest caliber.

Nicely done, neat and clean!

Nicely done, neat and clean.

Nicely done with great detailing.

Very impressive build!

An outstanding build! Job well done.

Beautifully done!

That is one good looking GT350R! Nicely done.

Beautifully done!

Beautifully done, you truly captured the look of the 1 to 1.

Nicely done and great paint job!

Nicely done and great paint job!

Simply beautiful, as always!

Yes. I have noticed this problem for the past couple of days or more.

Outstanding detailing on the engine bay. Overall, great looking build.

Great looking build!

I have been using a homemade paint stand for several years now but recently I was noticing that the buildup of dried paint on the stand was rubbing off as I was handling it and then transferring to the car body as I was painting. I first tried to clean the old paint from the stand but that was going to be too much work and I was not going to build a new one or purchase a commercial one. So, then I decided to try a disposable produce bag wrapped over the stand. BINGO! Not only does the bag keep the old paint from rubbing off the stand but it also attracts the "floaties" in the air and keeps them off the car body. I have now painted two bodies using this method and the paint has been "fuzzies" and "floaties" free. This works with either spray can or airbrush painting. BTW, I build the paint stand using an old Goodwill wooden lazy susan and some scrap one x one wood and a couple of pieces of bent coat hanger.

Great looking build and the weathering is perfect.

Beautifully done! Great color choice.