AMT '53 Ford pickup - just what's in the box, man

[Jantrix]

So I have a couple of fabrication heavy builds on the bench. One thing I have learned lately, is that you need a simple build going at the same time, just to decompress a bit and enjoy simple, paint and glue modeling.

My paint and glue model is going to be the recent release of the AMT '53 Ford pickup. I have been collecting a few kits that I bought specifically for this purpose. Find an inspiration and build it. 

As for the '53, I totally get why Foose moved the front wheel arch forward a couple inches on his '56. I've always thought this model looks a bit wonky that way. Unless, it is radically lowered. Then somehow, it looks okay to me. I don't understand it either.

So the photo is the inspiration, aside from the roof lights, that's my plan. Red oxide primer, door art, blacked wheels, wide whites, low. A little ratty, but not too much. 

So I plan to use just what's in the box. No kitbashing. This kit has lots of options and I'm happy with them. I've already started with the lowering and I am NOT going to worry too much about how you would do it on a real car, so that it drives well. It's a model and I want it to look nice in a case. 

More soon.

 

[gotnitro?]

Nice start  looks like a fun build 

[Rusty92]

Looks good. I traded this kit, but it looked really fun. Might have to find another..

[Smoke Wagon]

Just finished one of these a couple weeks ago. It’s a fun kit, and the flathead that comes in it is well detailed. The cab was a bit finicky to get glued into place during final assembly, but everything else went pretty easy.

[Painted Black]

13 hours ago, Jantrix said:

Unless, it is radically lowered. Then somehow, it looks okay to me. I don't understand it either.

I agree completely, and I hope you put the class light on your build!!

[Jantrix]

8 hours ago, Painted Black said:

I agree completely, and I hope you put the class light on your build!!

Class light? Not familiar with it. 

[Painted Black]

I meant to say "lights" those things on the roof and fenders, although there not normally put on the fenders.

 

Edited January 21, 2022 by Painted Black

[MeatMan]

Good idea of having a simple build while working on more complex ones.

I have two major builds going and probably need to hit the easy button too!

[Jantrix]

Well this will be a low as she goes. I've put the axles on the flip side of the springs and that's as far as I'm going. To get it lower would require considerable modification, and that's not the point of this build. I've decided on the flat head. I alway do something fun for the bed of each pick up,  I do so I built this insert. 

[Jantrix]

I've decided against the red oxide as what I have is a bit too brown. I'll find a flat color coat. 

[David G.]

Looks great so far Rob!

David G.

[Jantrix]

Well I've chosen a color. Krylon peacock blue. After BMF and some decals I'll hit it with some flat clear. 

 

[David G.]

Nice color!

Sort of a New Denim Blue.

David G.

Edited February 1, 2022 by David G.

[slusher]

very ice color Rob, always handy to keep a few satin colors around for builds. Real nice work so far…

[chris chabre]

This kit is one of my favorites. You dont need anything extra to make a good looking kit out of it if you dont want to.

[Misha]

That’s really coming along Rob! Like your switch to the blue as well. I often attempt to build more or less from the box, yet rarely have I pulled it off ?. I’ll be following along on this one.

 Cheers Misha

[ewetwo]

Looking good.