Bernard Kron Posted October 25, 2016 Author Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Well, with one small procedure I’ve completely changed the character of this build. I thought I’d try applying Kosutte Ginsan metalizing powder to the Duplicolor Silver paint color. The change was immediate and dramatic, creating a strong and obvious bare metal look. There was no possibility of applying it selectively, nor of undoing it once it’s laid on. So I jumped in all the way, and one effect was that the red body stripe completely disappeared. So the result is a tougher, more aggressive bare-metal look, one which I believe works better with the funky wide-5 wheels and dirt track tires. Edited October 26, 2016 by Bernard Kron
curt raitz Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 I like it... and you still have room in the bed for a small toolbox!
Bernard Kron Posted October 25, 2016 Author Posted October 25, 2016 I like it... and you still have room in the bed for a small toolbox! Thanks Curt. What's a truck without some serious hauling capacity?! LOL
mrindy77 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Cool...but it is not a truck until it has mudflap girls. LOL
iamsuperdan Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks Curt. What's a truck without some serious hauling capacity?! LOL The build looks great! However... Didn't this thread establish that this wasn't a truck? lolz. I'll show myself out now. Edited October 25, 2016 by iamsuperdan
Intmd8r Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Careful.....Just a couple of posts away from this topic being moved to the "Off Topic" forum.......
Dave Ambrose Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 Regardless of where it ends up, it's an awesome looking truck.
tim boyd Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 Bernard....just "discovered" this thread due to its location in a forum section that I generally do not visit daily. I better rethink that decision...Anyway....yet another fascinating BK build, I see. Great proportions and really encouraged to see that some builders like yourselves are still way into what I call "extreme kitbashing". And I think the weathering powder was exactly the right step to bringing this one home. Will be checking back for updates....but congratulations so far! TIM
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 I agree with Mr. Boyd...great proportions, concept, and execution. A little truck with a LOT of presence.
Bernard Kron Posted October 26, 2016 Author Posted October 26, 2016 Bernard....just "discovered" this thread due to its location in a forum section that I generally do not visit daily....Thanks everyone! Tim, that's my concern with the proliferation of categories and the "gray areas" that certain styles might fall in. IMHO it ruined the Other Magazine's forums. That's why I make sure my default page I set up in my web browser's bookmarks (Favorites) is to "New Content" set to "Since your last visit". That way I don't miss topics that aren't in categories I'm "officially" interested in.
Bernard Kron Posted October 28, 2016 Author Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Testing to see if Photobucket can serve up the last image (posted above via Postimage.org) successfully. Success! Now we'll see if it lasts... Edited October 28, 2016 by Bernard Kron
curt raitz Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Thanks everyone! Tim, that's my concern with the proliferation of categories and the "gray areas" that certain styles might fall in. IMHO it ruined the Other Magazine's forums. That's why I make sure my default page I set up in my web browser's bookmarks (Favorites) is to "New Content" set to "Since your last visit". That way I don't miss topics that aren't in categories I'm "officially" interested in."That's why I make sure my default page I set up in my web browser's bookmarks (Favorites) is to "New Content" set to "Since your last visit". That way I don't miss topics that aren't in categories I'm "officially" interested in."that is exactly what i do...don't miss many threads this way, just wish they would use a larger font to identify the dude starting the thread. Edited October 29, 2016 by curt raitz
Bernard Kron Posted October 30, 2016 Author Posted October 30, 2016 I’m ready for final assembly. I got a lot done, including re-doing the fuel tank so it looked a little less like a recycled ’32 Ford tank (which is what it is…), fabricated a muffler system because nothing in my stash would fit the cut down chassis, fabricated stanchions for the Revell Deuce headlights and mounted them, painted and finished the grill and painted and installed some seats from my parts box, as well as installing a dashboard and steering wheel from a Revell 3-Window Deuce. I cut glass and glued it into place, too. Now, other than selecting and installing some taillights and making a license plate, it’s ready for gluing together. With luck it should be done in the next few days. Here’s some pics where it stands now. The assembled car is a mockup so the alignment of the body and bed aren’t precisely where they’ll be, but with everything still loose I was able to do a “cutaway” photo. Thanx for lookin’,B.
Bernard Kron Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 I got it done today and took some photos. I'll do a write Under Glass tomorrow. In the meantime here's a Little Pages b&w teaser:
Bernard Kron Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 Thanx Rob! The completed model along with a full write-up and tons 'o pics can be found here in the relative obscurity of Under Glass: Pickups, Vans, SUVs: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/117939-34-ford-pickup-bare-metal-bobber/
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