Alba Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Well it’s been just about 8 years since I’ve posted anything on here or really built any models. Being stuck home I decided to finally crack open this kit I hd around It’s a 1957 Ford Wagon Gasser. Being my first build in years I was a bit rusty but I had honestly forgotten how enjoyable it is. Overall this was a pretty good kit. I made the mistake of not test fitting - specifically the 2 chassis pieces, which led to an issue with the stance. Apparently the frame part wasn’t molded exactly right and there’s a bit of a gap in the front - chalk it up to a lesson re-learned. This build definitely rekindled my love of the hobby and I’ve already purchased my next kit: 1968 Dodge Dart.
Spottedlaurel Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 That looks like it was a fine way of getting yourself back into building, it's worked out really nicely. The 'muscle memory' for doing it was obviously still there!
Alba Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: That looks like it was a fine way of getting yourself back into building, it's worked out really nicely. The 'muscle memory' for doing it was obviously still there! Thanks for the kind words! Definitely excited to get on to the Dart (and I just bought a Spirit of ‘57 kit today!). This site is so inspiring and has so many great resources for taking these builds to the next level. Looking forward to sharing more and seeing more of what the folks on here are building.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Nice job Rick and welcome back to the hobby if I can put it that way! Did you make the purple pinstripes by your own or if they were part of the decal kit?
shoopdog Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Turned out great Rick, excellent re-entry into the hobby. If the 68 Dart is the Revell kit your in for another enjoyable build.
Alba Posted June 30, 2020 Author Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Nice job Rick and welcome back to the hobby if I can put it that way! Did you make the purple pinstripes by your own or if they were part of the decal kit? I wish I could make those haha - fortunately for me they were included decals. This was a cool kit that I wouldn’t mind doing again in stock form.
espo Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Great looking Gasser. After eight years away you will be amazed at how nice the newer kits are.
mustang1989 Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Good looking build Rick! Glad you're back into the hobby.
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