bbowser Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) The latest off my bench. Revell kit went together very easily. I'm a sucker for base model cars so that's how I did this one, blackwalls, one taillight, etc. Harry would probably give me grief for no rearview mirror, but if I'm not mistaken those weren't standard equipment until much later so I left it off. Comments welcome, thanks for looking. Edited July 7, 2017 by bbowser replaced pics deleted from PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I like everything about this, from the simplicity of the subject to the very clean execution. Just the right amount of shine to the paint, too.By the way, what color did you use for the engine? It looks spot-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks great! I love 40 fords, stock or rodded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Mols Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I have one of those in my stash, been thinking bout doing it the same way. Very nice build,looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Great build-I also love these cars !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 So that's what stock '40 Ford looks like? Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks perfect. All it needs is a load of Mason Jars filled with White Lightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 very cool -even has the right '' stance'' my suggestion would be blackwash the grill and paint the little boots around the bumper irons.they were black rubber- besides that its perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Very nice.... Great craftsmanship...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 This is a nice looking build , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I like everything about this, from the simplicity of the subject to the very clean execution. Just the right amount of shine to the paint, too.By the way, what color did you use for the engine? It looks spot-on. Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 very cool -even has the right '' stance'' my suggestion would be blackwash the grill and paint the little boots around the bumper irons.they were black rubber- besides that its perfect.Good catch, I did blackwash the body colored sections but not the middle, and the boots should be easy. Thanks!The engine is Hunter Green, Krylon I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The engine is Hunter Green, Krylon I think.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Oh yes- I see now that the grill was black washed. the Maroon paint is perfect-what kind of paint is it? the hunter green is a good choice for the engine too. heres my barn find 1/18 40 de-luxe just for fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I like. I like alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Superb build, very realistic paintwork ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm nearing completion of the same kit myself. After doing some research, I think Revell messed up a little; they call it a "Standard" coupe but include chrome trim rings for the wheels, radio, heater, whitewalls, oil filter, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I absolutely loved it!!!She has that stance that makes those cars so cool looking , that "get out of my way" stance. I think it's a great representation of a repainted car, or a car someone ordered in Mandarin Maroon, as the Standard was only available in Black, Cloudmist Gray, and Lyon Blue. Mine is going to be black, and I will use the whitewalls. But for now i'm trying to resurrect a '48 Convertible kit I got started in a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm nearing completion of the same kit myself. After doing some research, I think Revell messed up a little; they call it a "Standard" coupe but include chrome trim rings for the wheels, radio, heater, whitewalls, oil filter, etc.I think Revell did great on the kit. And I'm not what you would call an avid Revell builder. Like AMT better myself. All those things, the trim rings, oil filter, radio, heater, well are all things the car could be delivered to the owner equipped with. Not to mention the Standard was only available in three colors "by the book" and Mandarin Maroon was not one of them. Whitewall tires were an option even on Deluxe Fords. As it was the heater, that could be of the hot air type, or the hot water type. Any 1940 Ford could be equipped with a very nice selection of accessories, like a governor for the carburetor, the new single button radio, licence plate adjustable chrome frames, locking gas cap, heavy duty air cleaner, both sides side mirrors, spotlights, seat covers, road lights, Center guards and end guards for the bumper, wide whitewall tires, only available in 4 ply type, and even matching color fender shields (skirts).If Revell had done a car with zero equipment it wouldn't represent well the average car, as the dealers loved to add accessories to the cars to make a extra buck.If you were patient, and had a few Dollars extra, you could even had your '40 Ford with a Mercury color for extra spark!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Nicely done, Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I think Revell did great on the kit. And I'm not what you would call an avid Revell builder. Like AMT better myself. All those things, the trim rings, oil filter, radio, heater, well are all things the car could be delivered to the owner equipped with. Not to mention the Standard was only available in three colors "by the book" and Mandarin Maroon was not one of them. Whitewall tires were an option even on Deluxe Fords. As it was the heater, that could be of the hot air type, or the hot water type. Any 1940 Ford could be equipped with a very nice selection of accessories, like a governor for the carburetor, the new single button radio, licence plate adjustable chrome frames, locking gas cap, heavy duty air cleaner, both sides side mirrors, spotlights, seat covers, road lights, Center guards and end guards for the bumper, wide whitewall tires, only available in 4 ply type, and even matching color fender shields (skirts).If Revell had done a car with zero equipment it wouldn't represent well the average car, as the dealers loved to add accessories to the cars to make a extra buck.If you were patient, and had a few Dollars extra, you could even had your '40 Ford with a Mercury color for extra spark!! Great info Tulio. If I'd known I probably would have painted it gray. It is a very nice kit and I had no trouble at all with assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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