philo426 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Went with the Paxton supercharger and a red over white paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Even has a 1/32 little brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 This is an older tool,so the exhaust is molded into the chassislMight need some touch up but not too bad, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 Got the body painted and the two toned interior.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 I did not like the kit supplied driveshaft ,so I used a brass tube and plastic U joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 The tires needed white walls,so I used the old acrylic flat white and circle template trick.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 9 hours ago, philo426 said: The tires needed white walls,so I used the old acrylic flat white and circle template trick.  Where did you get the template from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 Any office supply store shoukd carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 They look pretty good!   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Yes they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Started the bare metal foil process.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Despite some of the shortcomings, I always liked this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) Pretty impressive considering it was tooled the old school way with a larger body buck and pantograph.proportions look great.'! Edited June 18, 2018 by philo426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I put the interior door panels into the body and carefully applied cement to the edges.Then I closed the doors and applied a clamp.Ensured the doors will open properly.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Lookin' good on that Ford so far. My dad had bought a new one only with 4 doors as it was a family car. I have that AMT '57 Ford kit in my stash, but like many others I don't know when I'll get around to building it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes it is a well engineered kit.Doors open fine!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Put the body on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Looking good. Front splash pan is painted Argent (aluminum) from the factory. Have multiples of this kit built, it's my all time favorite kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 I decided to keep the splash pan white.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Rear bumper too!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Outdoor shot!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Good looking color combo. Sharp build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Looks amazing, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I have a couple of these to do and I'll be looking yours over closely. Not that mine will be this great. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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