1953 Ford Pickup - Updated 9/5

[IceMan Collections]

Here is my 4th build of a 53 pickup.  I really like this kit - not the flip version (even though I did build one), but the 3 in 1. I love the custom parts and the Desoto engine in it. I have plans for another custom, a 4x4 and a COE.  here are the other 3 I've built so far:

This one will be the stock version.  A couple of good things that should go well for me on this build.  I've built two 3 in 1s so I'm fairly familiar with the kit.  Although this is the first stock, for my 53 ford wagon, I built a stock engine so I also have an idea of how that goes.  

Cleaned up some parts the last couple of days and laid primer and some base flat black on them. Using a resin spare tire fender.  Not sure on the color yet. Here are some pics:

 

Edited September 5, 2015 by iceman-555

[slusher]

Good start Iceman...

[gatorincebu]

  I like that truck done up stock, or with a few add ons  like wheels and tires, westcoast mirrors etc.

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[mustang1989]

I'm in on this one Joel. Progress is good so far.

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks guys. Worked on this one a little bit more.  

[Jantrix]

Hmm..........................tell us where you got those bed rails. A groovy idea. Looking good so far.

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks, Rob. It's the Detail Master bed truck kit.  Comes with balsa wood and eight 5in. rails.  Enough for 2 kits.  Balsa wood is a little thick but you find some at a hobby shop.  

[slusher]

Nice touch on the bed kit...

[Jantrix]

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Thanks, Rob. It's the Detail Master bed truck kit.  Comes with balsa wood and eight 5in. rails.  Enough for 2 kits.  Balsa wood is a little thick but you find some at a hobby shop.  

That's cool. I find basswood has a nicer grain that still looks in scale. I'll definitely be looking into that.

[IceMan Collections]

Worked on this one a little bit more.  I decided on a color.  It's Nocturne Blue.  Bad lighting makes it look black. Started the process to darken the wood on the bed and also mounted the spare tire.

[IceMan Collections]

Here's the finished bed on this one.  One of these strips is not like the rest, one of these strips...

[IceMan Collections]

Worked on this one a little more. Glass and grill installed. A quick mockup

[disabled modeler]

Nice.!  I really like the touch of the side mounted spare tire...really makes a difference in the looks of those trucks.  I have always liked this kit too it has many possibilities of building it plus cool accessories to use. 

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks for the comments, Mark. You're absolutely right.  It's just a different look.  I've enjoyed putting this one together.  Should be done pretty soon.

[Mr Stock]

Joel that is looking nice, can i ask where you got the resin rear fender from for the spre wheel cut out thats very neat.

[IceMan Collections]

Thank you Gary.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure who cast it.  It was in the resin parts box.  I do wish I could find a few more but, I have seen folks just slice up the fender, add thin styrene behind it to get the curve, and finish it off with kitty.  Maybe some folks here can show pics of that. 

[IceMan Collections]

This one is all done.  You can see a few more pics in the Completed section.  Thanks for following