55 F100 HOT ROD.

[cruiser66]

Had this kit in the stack long enough. No decision on color or anything else. I generally build them box stock,and Im sure this one will follow along mindlessly. I already prepped the body and critical parts. there was a few defective marks in the passenger side door panel. I also scraped and sanded off the copy right and made in china marks underneath. first time I ever did that, even though im not building to enter any contests.

[Slotto]

That's cool. I built that back in the 90s then tore it down and rebuilt it in 2017. Great kit

Edited August 23, 2020 by Slotto

[cruiser66]

all primed with white duplicolor. engine went together like a dream. looks like this might be a very nice kit to work on. 

[espo]

Looks good at this point. Was this the engine in the kit ? this looks like a much newer Ford small block and injection setup. 

[cruiser66]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Looks good at this point. Was this the engine in the kit ? this looks like a much newer Ford small block and injection setup. 

yes. the engine is the only option, and there is very little info with the manual except to say it's an updated fuel injected 5.0 liter V8 . I get to do anything I want as it's not period correct. ( I build them that way anyhow.lol ) 

[espo]

1 hour ago, cruiser66 said:

yes. the engine is the only option, and there is very little info with the manual except to say it's an updated fuel injected 5.0 liter V8 . I get to do anything I want as it's not period correct. ( I build them that way anyhow.lol ) 

Your build, it should be what ever you want it to be. On the outside chance that you wanted to back date the engine a four barrel carb. and manifold could put it back to 1963 when Ford started the small block anyway. 

[cruiser66]

chassis done. hardly any problems this time. I think because this is a 1/24 size kit, the parts are slightly larger and easierto handle. I only dropped stuff a couple hundred times and found them quickly.?

[slusher]

Looks really nice, so far!

[cruiser66]

painting started. not sure Im going to keep this color combo but im trying to use paints on hand. 

[Deuces ll]

Looks like a very beautiful kit..... And I like that Mustang "fuelie" motor.... ??

[cruiser66]

changed the interior parts color to red. green just didnt do it for me. I used testors wet look clear. only one coat as it looks okay and when I dont stop I usually screw it up. All is well so far. I should be finished in a couple days.

[ksnow]

Now the interior matches the engine. I like the red better. The green was definitely a statement color.

I love the exterior color.

[cruiser66]

1 hour ago, ksnow said:

Now the interior matches the engine. I like the red better. The green was definitely a statement color.

I love the exterior color.

me too... thanks !!

[espo]

The Red interior looks much better. Didn't want to say anything about the Green, just thinking it's your choice. 

[slusher]

1 hour ago, espo said:

The Red interior looks much better. Didn't want to say anything about the Green, just thinking it's your choice. 

I agree..

[cruiser66]

closing in on it

[ksnow]

Oh, that is going to look great. Can't wait to see that finished.

[cruiser66]

This is my first pickup truck and I have to say what a cool model. The box art and the parts all laid out for prep and paint don't give a clue as to how fantastic the complete model looks. It is now my favorite model on my shelf even with a few minor hiccups along the way. 

[bisc63]

Nice job; that gray really works on that body!

[slusher]

Really sharp Ford!

[ksnow]

That turned out very nice. That grey is sharp and the red interior is just enough contrast.

[cruiser66]

thanks for the nice comments everyone.....?

[Slotto]

Very nice. Glad you switched to red seats.

[Modlbldr]

Nice build of a classic old kit! The colors compliment each other very well. Cleanly done.

Later-

[cruiser66]

13 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Nice build of a classic old kit! The colors compliment each other very well. Cleanly done.

Later-

appreciate that !!  ?