Modlbldr Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 I started this build recently after seeing a tiny picture in one of my car mags. I loved the stance and the color of this otherwise ugly duckling. So far I've got it in paint. Tamiya AS-29 Gray Green with a mist of Testors White Lightning. The tires and wheels are from the Tweedy Pie kit. I lowered the stance a bit. Nothing fancy as far as chassis work. Plans are for a green and white T&R interior and other than removal of the running boards, the body is going to be stock. Enjoy, and feel free to comment. Later-
Scott8950 Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 It's looking good, i guess im an oddball because i absolutely love the styling of the 41 Plymouth.
fordf-100 Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 Great looking model! Love the stance and color!
David G. Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 You're off to a great start! When I built this one the biggest challenge I faced was blending the front panel with the fenders while keeping the fender welts. Looks like you found a good solution to that situation. David G.
Modlbldr Posted March 20, 2020 Author Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks fellas. I appreciate it. David, I actually removed the fender welts for a bit of a cleaner, more custom look. Later-
JollySipper Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 I really like this! I've thought about one of these as a custom myself..... The Tweedy Pie wheels look right at home!
Sam I Am Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 Looks sweet Tom! I love the looks of this car and have a few in the stash myself.
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 20, 2020 Posted March 20, 2020 This ugly duckling is going to be a beautiful swan... Nice project!
Modlbldr Posted March 20, 2020 Author Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks fellas. It took a while to find the right tires and wheels for it. I am painting the centers with a touch of white. I also painted the dash in the body color and white lightning on the bottom portion. Also did the engine bay in white with white lightning misted over it. Pics in a future post. Later-
Modlbldr Posted March 24, 2020 Author Posted March 24, 2020 Got the tires on and looking to see how it sits. Looks a bit higher than I was shooting for. I think it will sit a bit lower when I get the body glued on the chassis. Got the dash done (hard to get it to show up well due to the color) and started work on the engine. Going to convert it to a dual carb set up. Later-
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Nice to see one of these built as a tasteful custom.
Modlbldr Posted March 25, 2020 Author Posted March 25, 2020 I redid a bit on the dash this morning. Instead of Molotow pen for the chrome strips I added silver beading wire. Not much change but a little better definition. Later-
Jantrix Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 This looks great. On 3/19/2020 at 4:06 PM, Scott8950 said: I guess im an oddball because i absolutely love the styling of the 41 Plymouth. Right there with ya. I like everything except the headlight wings.
Tom Geiger Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Modlbldr said: I redid a bit on the dash this morning. Instead of Molotow pen for the chrome strips I added silver beading wire. Not much change but a little better definition. Later- Tom I’d suggest scaling and printing out gauges. It only has to be on white paper to glue in place. This entire dash piece is one piece of paper, Dodge D50 pickup. 1950 Ford pickup real gauge cluster photo stolen from eBay. Scaled it down and printed as well. I can send you these as Word files ready to print
Modlbldr Posted March 25, 2020 Author Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Tom I’d suggest scaling and printing out gauges. It only has to be on white paper to glue in place. This entire dash piece is one piece of paper, Dodge D50 pickup. 1950 Ford pickup real gauge cluster photo stolen from eBay. Scaled it down and printed as well. I can send you these as Word files ready to print That sounds great. I'd love that. Later-
Modlbldr Posted March 26, 2020 Author Posted March 26, 2020 I took Tom's advice and resized and printed a dash picture and printed it out on paper. Couldn't find a very clear photo and I am no computer wiz so... I think it looks alright. Then I cut a piece of clear packaging to put over it and coated it with Future. Made window roller and door handles. Made a horn ring for the steering wheel and a turn signal lever.
Modlbldr Posted April 2, 2020 Author Posted April 2, 2020 So, progress on the body is at a halt. I found a few gouges around the base of the C pillars and the hood so I sanded them smooth and repainted the green. I then went to spray the White Lightning mist coat and it splattered. The can is empty. With all of the hobby shops closed I am at a standstill. I moved on to the engine and here it is. I used aftermarket pulleys and air cleaners. I also wired the distributor. Nothing more than that. I'll be installing a vehicle oil filter. Next is to make a dual exhaust system and get the motor installed. Later-
Modlbldr Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 Began the exhaust this morning. Going with a dual exhaust system similar to pictures I found online of a Clifford exhaust system. Later-
Modlbldr Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 Got the exhaust done and the engine installed. What a tight fit! Now to clean up the mess of glue and finger marks. Later-
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