carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Posted for @Claude Thibodeau This is one of my favorite cars of the 1934 fords. This one is a curbside. Not many of these were made, so it's a real treat to go to a car show and see one This one was lengthened threw the cowl and fenders, and the grill was laid back a tad. The chopped side windows on each side were made up of 11 pieces each, to get the look I wanted, and the top was hand-made. I love the color of burnt copper metal flake, on this '34, so you'll see it show up every once in a while, on other cars, like on the '61 Dodge Phoenix. Any way, enough talk. 1
Intmd8r Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 What a beautiful build! I love everything about it-the colours, custom touches, to the subject itself. absolutely perfect 1
Venom Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Very sweet looking custom... I’d have to agree with you about that metallic copper, it’s beautiful to look at... and you did very well on the painting.... I was curious what you used for the chrome metal trim that wraps around the body? 1
Jim Whalen Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Fantastic fabrication work resulting in a different and striking build set off with excellent paint. I really like it! 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Hi David! Thank you for showing us this beauty! On "close inspection", it is even nicer that what we saw in the background of your Kustom Coach thread. Bravo! I see you used the Wagon-Rod rollingstock. The rear tires are very wide in that kit. Did-you section the floorpan to clear them, or narrow the wheels/tires to fit? And I'm also curious about the basic kit body you used. AMT had a sedan (in 33 and 34 versions), but the front fenders and general proportions were openly critiqued by many as being "off the mark" in relation to the 1/1 car. So, what is your secret recipe? Just curious... Bravo again! CT 1
Zippi Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 That's one sweet looking little Hot Rod. That color just really stands out. Just a little hint of that California rake. Very nice build. 1
espo Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 I like the sleek elegant look of the body and of course the color and the paint finish. 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Wow, that is cool! Beautiful work on the roof! I guess it started as an AMT sedan(?) That was my very first kit more than 25 years ago...? 1
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Intmd8r said: What a beautiful build! I love everything about it-the colours, custom touches, to the subject itself. absolutely perfect Thanks Steve @Intmd8r Once in a while everything comes together just right.
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) On 10/22/2021 at 10:27 PM, Venom said: Very sweet looking custom... I’d have to agree with you about that metallic copper, it’s beautiful to look at... and you did very well on the painting.... I was curious what you used for the chrome metal trim that wraps around the body? Hi Josh @Venom The colors in these photos can fool us sometimes. That pin stripe that goes around the body is from a roll of WHITE 1/64 tape I got at our local Hobbytown. Edited October 24, 2021 by carbuilder1950
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Jim Whalen said: Fantastic fabrication work resulting in a different and striking build set off with excellent paint. I really like it! Thanks Jim @Jim Whalen
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi David! Thank you for showing us this beauty! On "close inspection", it is even nicer that what we saw in the background of your Kustom Coach thread. Bravo! I see you used the Wagon-Rod rollingstock. The rear tires are very wide in that kit. Did-you section the floorpan to clear them, or narrow the wheels/tires to fit? And I'm also curious about the basic kit body you used. AMT had a sedan (in 33 and 34 versions), but the front fenders and general proportions were openly critiqued by many as being "off the mark" in relation to the 1/1 car. So, what is your secret recipe? Just curious... Bravo again! CT Hi Claude @Claude Thibodeau Good to hear from you again. To start answering your questions, I had to clear the rear tires by cutting away part of the body first, if I remember right, the body had a panel where the wider tire went, so I had to grind that away with my Dremel, and then I had to cut away part of the tire to clear the interior tub corner. When I lengthened the front fenders to match the body being lengthened, I raised the front fenders a bit in the process, and that seemed to help address the fender problem, and look of the car, and allowed me to lower the car more in the front. A fun project with some fun challenges. I hope I answered your questions well enough Claude. More than happy to answer an more questions you or others might have. Edited October 23, 2021 by carbuilder1950
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Wow, that is cool! Beautiful work on the roof! I guess it started as an AMT sedan(?) That was my very first kit more than 25 years ago...? @Koellefornia Kid The sedan kit is a nice one Oliver. I have several more waiting for some love. Cool that this was your first kit. It's a nice one?. I have at least one other that I built closer to stock, and was happy with that one too. Edited October 23, 2021 by carbuilder1950
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, carbuilder1950 said: Hi Claude @Claude Thibodeau Good to hear from you again. To start answering your questions, I had to clear the rear tires by cutting away part of the body first, if I remember right, the body had a panel where the wider tire went, so I had to grind that away with my Dremel, and then I had to cut away part of the tire to clear the interior tub corner. When I lengthened the front fenders to match the body being lengthened, I raised the front fenders a bit in the process, and that seemed to help address the fender problem, and look of the car, and allowed me to lower the car more in the front. A fun project with some fun challenges. I hope I answered your questions well enough Claude. More than happy to answer an more questions you or others might have. Thanks again, David! Well, from now on, I will look at that AMT 33 sedan in my stash with new eyes! CT 1
carbuilder1950 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thanks again, David! Well, from now on, I will look at that AMT 33 sedan in my stash with new eyes! CT @Claude Thibodeau Remember, I built this as a curbside with no chassis, so there were a lot more options for me to work with. I built this as more of a styling study, than a completely detailed build. I have several builds I have done that with, to just get a look I wanted, without building a complete car with chassis and engine. A couple I did even without body lines, to give the car a smoother more streamlined look, and to just focus on the design. I have fun with no boundaries for building. Best regards, Dave
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 17 hours ago, carbuilder1950 said: @Claude Thibodeau Remember, I built this as a curbside with no chassis, so there were a lot more options for me to work with. I built this as more of a styling study, than a completely detailed build. I have several builds I have done that with, to just get a look I wanted, without building a complete car with chassis and engine. A couple I did even without body lines, to give the car a smoother more streamlined look, and to just focus on the design. I have fun with no boundaries for building. Best regards, Dave Hi Dave! Now, let's just say you are part-modeler, part sculptor! I share your view! CT 1
carbuilder1950 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Dave! Now, let's just say you are part-modeler, part sculptor! I share your view! CT Hi Claude @Claude Thibodeau I've been an artist all my life and just absolutely love bright colors and contrast. Once in a while you'll see me post a single color car, but most of the time I'll use 2 , 3 or 4 colors in a build, and/or use colors in the details to make a car "POP" a little more. As far as being a sculptor, like colors, I love being a "putty thrower" ? (Using body fillers). There is something so enjoyable, (Maybe even cathartic,) about painting colors, and reshaping a car, or scratch-building. I just love this hobby, and seeing other peoples work, and being here is a real treat for me. Have a great Sunday, Dave
crazyjim Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 Love the wheels, paint color, and the SHINY ??? 1
Can-Con Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 Beautiful build and a very cool way to address that awful top on the sedan kit. ??? 1
TransAmMike Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 Super cool David, beautiful and great work!!? 1
Mr. Metallic Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 This build is stunning. Stance, paint color and wheel/tire choice are spot on. Well done! 1
happy grumpy Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 Not into custom myself but I know beauty when I see it . 34 is also my favorite year for the ford and let's face it they are popular among custom builder for no reason. A++. I just love these copper orange metallic colors they just bring these models to life. 1
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