Steve_L Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 While wandering through the automotive kit area of a local hobby store, I noticed an MPC Fire Chief 1940 Ford kit. When I saw that it was a snap kit, I almost passed on it. Then I noticed the chrome smoothie wheels and lakes pipes and decided to buy it to rob those items for another project. The kit (minus the wheels and exhaust) sat on my shelf for a few weeks. One day I took it down and looked for more parts that I might use for other projects. I looked it over and began to think about how I might build it as a custom. I visualized frenched and tunneled headlights and taillights, mild de-chroming, filled rear quarter windows and a "down in front" stance with big and little tires on five-spoke wheels. I got the project going and decided to add megaphone exhaust tips and bullet bumperettes. I finished the interior with Duplicolor Tan Upholstery paint and Bare Metal foil. I finished the exterior with Duplicolor primer, Rustoleum Bright Gold base, Spaz Stix Candy Red and Rustoleum clear paint. It was a fun project and proved to me that "snap kits need love, too..."
Grumpa Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 "Snap-Kit" or not.....this turned out very cool Steve!
DeeCee Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Some very well executed custom touches in this build, and topped off with a SWEET paint job.
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Very nice. The paint is great. Like the custom work.
Jon Haigwood Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Very nice . I like the idea of taking a humble kit and making it into a top notch finished model.
Sixties Sam Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Great looking custom! It has an early 60's look that I like! Nice work! Sam
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