Al Hoffman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Finished this Revell Ford last year. It has been done as a mild custom. The following has been done: 1. All exterior emblems and handles removed 2. Has been lowered using blocks in the rear and modified spindles up front 3. Headlights and taillights frenched 4. Tires and wheels are from a different kit. WW inserts have been overpainted with Gesso to try to achieve a more realistic appearance 5. Kit engine used but with a "Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland" Tri-Carb set up. Wired and kit fuel lines modified for 3 carbs 6. Kit interior decals used 7. Paint is "Duplicolor" matt black shot from the can Very enjoyable kit to build. Now it is time to start on the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice, sits just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s era Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Excellent Job ... Well Done... Looks awesome. May have to get one of those Kits, I like yours a lot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Cool Ford Al, gotta love that ''back in the day '' stuff...nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Nice job! Looks like a real hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I agree, very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I really like this build. Especially the nostalgia look and flat black color. The red wheels make it pop, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Nice build Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 That... is just right. Love the stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Nice job, it's just to bad that this kit can't be lowered without substantial surgery required. Oh sorry, it might be hard to understand me with my tongue stuck in my cheek like it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Wow! I like this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Hoffman Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Nice job, it's just to bad that this kit can't be lowered without substantial surgery required. Oh sorry, it might be hard to understand me with my tongue stuck in my cheek like it is Surgery was required but I wouldn't consider it major. Had to extend the front inner wheel wells toward the firewall to clear the tire radius. Just relocated the axle on the front spindle & lowered the rear with blocks between the spring pile and axle, like on a 1:1 version. Didn't even need to relocate the shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 really cool, nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice, like it a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Super nice model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I love it, clean vintage hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I like it! Sure reminds me of my youth when cars like this prowled the streets. Youhave a nice model there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice! Those white walls have nice detail, are they from a Lindberg '53 Ford kit, or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Hoffman Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice! Those white walls have nice detail, are they from a Lindberg '53 Ford kit, or something else?I'm not going to be much help on the tires & rims. I do know they are not from the '53 Ford. I said that they had WW inserts. They don't. The WW's are hand painted with Gesso. Also, I think they are a little taller on the diameter. They WW area has Firestone molded in. I tend to make tires fit wheels so I'm not even sure if they came as a set.When you get my age your lucky if you can remember what you're working on, let alone what you used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 That is the stance I am going for.Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Real nice build on that '57 Allan, as I should get back to workin' on the one I had started awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Like it!steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Hoffman Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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