Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

This retro-styled '40 Ford was painted in Testor's silver-blue followed by Tamiya pearl clear. The big 'n little steelies were sourced from a few different kits, and the Cobra engine is from the Buttera T kit. It was lowered quite a bit using the dropped front axle from the ragtop version of this kit, and the rear springs were shortened. The pinstripe flames were an idea I wanted to try since I thought they would fit the retro look of the car:

oldstyle40_4(1).jpg

The photo-etched trunk emblem is from the Model Car Garage:

oldstyle40_5.jpg

The square holes in the firewall for the hood hinges were sealed with thin sheet styrene:

oldstyle40_6.jpg

The floor pan was painted with Testor's fabric black paint:

oldstyle40_7.jpg

Ready for cruise night!

oldstyle40_8.jpg

Edited by JayVee
Posted
Very nice!

But I'm almost positive that you have the trunk handle upside down! :rolleyes:

Yes, you're right! I'll go fix that now.

Posted

John that is one sweet street rod. The paint scheme is brilliant - what a great idea. Also really like the engine choice.

Congratulations! TIM BOYD

Posted

that is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

did the drop front axle come with the kit??

also, can you tell me which kits you sourced the big and littles from??

Posted (edited)
that is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

did the drop front axle come with the kit??

also, can you tell me which kits you sourced the big and littles from??

The drop axle was from the '40 Ford street rod ragtop version of this kit. As I recall, the rims are from the AMT '57 Chevy kit, rear tires are from the '66 Buick Riviera kit, front tires and all four plastic whitewall inserts are from the '64 Chevy pickup kit, and the hubcaps are from the '50 Ford pickup kit. The ones in the Buick kit are larger than most other kits so they are really all that's needed to make a couple sets.

Edited by JayVee
Posted

i think this looks SICK! i am not partial to the squiggly lines on the sides, but the paint color and finish, plus the wheels and stance gets an A+ in my book!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...