*1934 Ford Pickup Wrecker*

[Zippi]

Got this one done fella's.  This was a super nice kit and I really enjoyed building this one.  I had no fitment issues and I liked the kit so well I bought a 2nd. The paint is FolkArt Basil Green & Coffee Bean acrylic from HL.  I cleared it with Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Acrylic Lacquer and it was then wet sanded & polished with Novus 2.  I found some wire for the winch in the wife's craft stash so I took what I need which wasn't much but I'll see how long it takes her to say something to me ☺  She don't miss a thing.  As always fella's, comment welcome.  On to the next build.          

[happy grumpy]

Now what a beautiful little gem you've got there. The colors are absolutly right for the time.

I just love it. You might have push me to get one. Darn, I'll end up needing another cabinet.

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, happy grumpy said:

Now what a beautiful little gem you've got there. The colors are absolutly right for the time.

I just love it. You might have push me to get one. Darn, I'll end up needing another cabinet.

Thanks Mario.  I appreciated it man.

[Intmd8r]

Looks fantastic

[TransAmMike]

OK Bob, you nailed it Buddy? Now on to the '61 Impy. I

[Zippi]

31 minutes ago, Intmd8r said:

Looks fantastic

Thanks.

[espo]

Beautiful looking service truck. The paint looks great and all the trim and signage looks perfect. I like seeing one built with the Flathead engine as well. 

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

OK Bob, you nailed it Buddy? Now on to the '61 Impy. I

Thanks Mike

[Zippi]

41 minutes ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking service truck. The paint looks great and all the trim and signage looks perfect. I like seeing one built with the Flathead engine as well. 

Thanks Dave.  I appreciate your kind words man.

[Hoffman]

Bob, love the tow truck! Tell us about your paint technique. What are you using to thin down the craft paint? I assume you're shooting it through an air brush? I've got some folk art paints too, and other similar acrylic 'craft' paints I'm intending to use. I was thinking about using wiper fluid as a thinner. Curious how you're going about it.

[Jim B]

Well done.

[Zippi]

28 minutes ago, Hoffman said:

Bob, love the tow truck! Tell us about your paint technique. What are you using to thin down the craft paint? I assume you're shooting it through an air brush? I've got some folk art paints too, and other similar acrylic 'craft' paints I'm intending to use. I was thinking about using wiper fluid as a thinner. Curious how you're going about it.

Thanks Tim.  I prime everything with Rust-Oleum 2X flat gray.  This was the first time I used FolkArt because My normal brands (Anita's &  Ceramcoat) didn't have the colors I wanted.  I thin the acrylic paint with Windex 50/50.  I'm using a Paasche H airbrush and set my air pressure at 25 psi with a working pressure of 20 psi.  I will shoot about 5 coats of paint letting it dry between coats which is only about 5 min in the summer time.  After that sets for 24 hrs I clear it with Rust-Oleum acrilic lacquer.  2 light coats and 2 wet coats letting it flash 20 min between coats.  I'll let that cure for 48 hrs then wet sand and polish with Novus 2.  This is the process I came up with that works the best for me so far.  It may not be the best way but its all I have for now.  Its still a work in progress.  Hope this helps.

Edited October 28, 2021 by Zippi

[Zippi]

19 minutes ago, Jim B said:

Well done.

Thank you Sir.

[mchook]

WOW! Just my opinion, but I think this is your best build yet. Great job!

[Zippi]

35 minutes ago, mchook said:

WOW! Just my opinion, but I think this is your best build yet. Great job!

Thank you for the kind words Mark.  I think it turned out pretty good.  

[Classicgas]

Very nice. I would have run the plug wires up from the distributor other than down, but very nice period piece otherwise.

[Zippi]

15 minutes ago, Classicgas said:

Very nice. I would have run the plug wires up from the distributor other than down, but very nice period piece otherwise.

Thanks Lee.  

[cobraman]

Hey Bob, that turned out great !  You just need to hook up a car in disrepair ??

[Classicgas]

What did you use for the chain? 

[Zippi]

The chains are molded in on the tailgate.  

[Hoffman]

On 10/28/2021 at 4:55 PM, Zippi said:

Thanks Tim.  I prime everything with Rust-Oleum 2X flat gray.  This was the first time I used FolkArt because My normal brands (Anita's &  Ceramcoat) didn't have the colors I wanted.  I thin the acrylic paint with Windex 50/50.  I'm using a Paasche H airbrush and set my air pressure at 25 psi with a working pressure of 20 psi.  I will shoot about 5 coats of paint letting it dry between coats which is only about 5 min in the summer time.  After that sets for 24 hrs I clear it with Rust-Oleum acrilic lacquer.  2 light coats and 2 wet coats letting it flash 20 min between coats.  I'll let that cure for 48 hrs then wet sand and polish with Novus 2.  This is the process I came up with that works the best for me so far.  It may not be the best way but its all I have for now.  Its still a work in progress.  Hope this helps.

Bob, thank you so much! This is very helpful. I'm going to try it out. Your approach seems very doable. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again,

[alan barton]

Nice to see such a refreshing colour scheme on an old truck!  The '34 is probably my favourite old AMT kit with 2 build and another three on the bench.  You certianly did a top class job on this one!

Cheers

Alan

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, Hoffman said:

Bob, thank you so much! This is very helpful. I'm going to try it out. Your approach seems very doable. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again,

You are welcome Tim.  Hope it works out for you.  

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, alan barton said:

Nice to see such a refreshing colour scheme on an old truck!  The '34 is probably my favourite old AMT kit with 2 build and another three on the bench.  You certianly did a top class job on this one!

Cheers

Alan

Thanks much Alan.  I do appriciate the comments.  

[ChrisR]

Looks great!