James2 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 If you saw this one on the "Workbench" you'll know I started is about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I call it Slow Roll'n Low (You'll can look up the meaning of the phrase). Waylon Jennings is one of my favorite artists and I thought this build would make a quick shelf model and kind of break up the monotony. I started with parts from two Revell 40 Ford standards and some spare parts laying around. I plan was to use the Silver Leaf as a base for candy blue, but after seeing it on the body I decided to keep it. The manifold for the Blower was made by modifying a stock piece. And the belts were just adjusted to fit. Molotow Chrome was used for touch up and painting the smaller pieces. The tail lights are from a 63 Corvette... 1
W-409 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 Very cool '40 Ford! These cars have a great potential for several different building styles. But it's always nice to see a Taildragger like this one. Very nice work with the body mods and from what I can see, the engine looks pretty good too. Nice work as usual.
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 Love it! The chop looks great and the taillights are a very nice add!
James2 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Posted December 6, 2018 Thanks for the comments all, here is a pic of the engine...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 Looking silky smooth in all it's satin goodness. Beautiful job on the chop, it flows very well.
TooOld Posted December 7, 2018 Posted December 7, 2018 Good call leaving it silver , very cool looking !
James2 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Posted December 7, 2018 Thanks guys, I am glad I kept it silver too. I also have enough parts to build another one sometime. More of a Hot Rod style...
espo Posted December 7, 2018 Posted December 7, 2018 I enjoyed following your build on this and it looks amazing. For me the most impressive part of the body was how you chopped the top. All of the body lines flow so well you just don't realize at first glance everything that was done.
mod3l Lover Posted December 7, 2018 Posted December 7, 2018 I think it looks perfect like that!! The silver color has a bit of matte look to it that really makes it pop! And one thing is for sure, if you would have had any body work that didn't quite make the mark, there would be no hiding it under that smooth, beautiful silver!?! I so very much love this car you surgically mastered here Rooster!! And everyone loves a Flat Head motor, right!?! David S.
aurfalien Posted December 8, 2018 Posted December 8, 2018 Hi, I'm unsure which I like better, the awesome engine or awesome rest of the car!
D. Battista Posted December 8, 2018 Posted December 8, 2018 That is an awesome Ford James...! Love it...! Great craftsamnship...!
carrucha Posted December 8, 2018 Posted December 8, 2018 Sweet custom. Good job on the chop top. The silver leaf looks awesome.
James2 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Posted December 9, 2018 Thanks again everyone, your comments are very kind.
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