Steve_L Posted June 3, 2015 Share 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..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 man that is a beautiful finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice custom ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice job Stephen. I like the custom touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 One sweet custom. Beautiful color and finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Like your head and tail light treatment .. classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 "Snap-Kit" or not.....this turned out very cool Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 sweet looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nice build Steve, paint looks sweet as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Nicely done, that is one sweet ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Some very well executed custom touches in this build, and topped off with a SWEET paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 love the customizing beautiful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Very nice. The paint is great. Like the custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Very nice . I like the idea of taking a humble kit and making it into a top notch finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Great looking custom! It has an early 60's look that I like! Nice work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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