Happy Birthday! 32' Ford

[GoForItPainting]

After a long wait my parcel arrived and tonight I can unpack the Fords I ordered. It's not going to be a Sci-fi conversion this time, but I'll definitely do some custom modifications. I also bought 1/24 figures...

Which version would you build? I am also thinking of mixing the two to my taste.

 

 

[Zippi]

I like the full fendered version myself but they are both pretty kewl.

[Paul Payne]

First of all, build them how you like! I personally like either no fenders or cycle fenders attached to the axles front and rear, not attached to the rear body, but that's just me. How about a well equipped flathead? Or are you going for a more updated engine? Remember, true hot rods have three pedals......................

[slusher]

Mix both versions to your taste can’t go wrong!

[GoForItPainting]

I opened the box and my first impression is not as good as when I opened the Tamiya Beetle 66'. But I haven't checked it thoroughly yet. I don't like the tires, but I also bought a 37' 2in1 kit (I won't say whose YT videos influenced me to buy these two models ) and it has two types of tires so I can choose.

I don't know anything about the technical stuff and I couldn't describe the difference between some styles exactly. I am still a beginner modeler and am currently in the learning stage. Techniques, tools and materials that were not needed for figure painting. That's why I registered on this forum, subscribed to several YT channels and I welcome all help, opinions and criticism here and on my own channel.

For example,
- I was thinking that if the car is made with the fender I will sink the headlights in. (The unused one from the Beetle.)
- I might also change the roof.
- At first I will finish the cars with the Vallejo gloss varnish but I will try the polish later.

[GoForItPainting]

I checked the instructions and unfortunately it's not as easy to mix the parts as I thought. This is the first Revell model I am making and I really like the fact that the name of each part is written down in the instructions.

I would like to ask why it says one pedal for the coupe version? Gas and brake pedals were and are on all cars, right? Thank you!

I really like the drum shaped air cleaner on the coupe and I'm not sure I'm going to put the hood on either. If I leave it open then I want to do the wiring.

 

[GoForItPainting]

As I am also building a 37' truck in parallel I decided to go for the modern restored style. The truck will have more amortization (from use and weathering) and this one will have shiny chrome and a modern paint job. I've tried this metallic paint several times on figures and now I'm going to try it on the car with a little modification:

 

[GoForItPainting]

On 7/13/2022 at 8:05 PM, GoForItPainting said:

 

I would like to ask why it says one pedal for the coupe version? Gas and brake pedals were and are on all cars, right? Thank you!

Is there a car with only one pedal? How do the gas and brakes work? Thank you!

[Belairconvertable]

17 hours ago, GoForItPainting said:

Is there a car with only one pedal? How do the gas and brakes work? Thank you!

As far as I know, every car has at least 2 pedals.  the instructions might be misworded.

Edited July 19, 2022 by Belairconvertable
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[GoForItPainting]

My guide is a different edition (it's from the internet) it even has a photo of 1 pedal and 2 pedals not just a caption. So I didn't understand this...

[Paul Payne]

Some kits omit the gas pedal for some strange reason (or its molded into the floor). One brake  pedal for automatic, 2 pedals for clutch and brake, always 3 pedals for a true hot rod, maybe a starter button.

[GoForItPainting]

14 hours ago, Paul Payne said:

(or its molded into the floor)

I found it. It's not in the instructions but there's a small pedal on the floor, similar to this one:

[Paul Payne]

That is the beautiful Ford spoon gas pedal- a most choice item for a hot rodder! The pic also displays a Gordon Schroeder sprint car steering assembly, another very choice goodie and used in the Doane Spencer roadster.

[GoForItPainting]

The painting has started!

[mustang1989]

If your detailing and paint work are on par with that figure then we're all in for a show.

[GoForItPainting]

Is it good to make the ignition cables from LAN cable? Are the ends of the distributor about the same size (0.85-0.86mm with insulation), or is it just the connector that size and the cable thinner? Can I get a good cable thickness by cutting the insulation off the middle of the cable and using the insulation as a connector?

I've never done this before and I haven't seen any thickness in the products on the webshops. Thank you!!

 

 

[NOBLNG]

11 hours ago, GoForItPainting said:

Is it good to make the ignition cables from LAN cable? Are the ends of the distributor about the same size (0.85-0.86mm with insulation), or is it just the connector that size and the cable thinner? Can I get a good cable thickness by cutting the insulation off the middle of the cable and using the insulation as a connector?

I've never done this before and I haven't seen any thickness in the products on the webshops. Thank you!!

Check that recent thread for tips. I have used insulation from a larger wire for boots.
 

Edited August 5, 2022 by NOBLNG

[GoForItPainting]

My favourite Metallic Blue Paints which you could see on the minotaur figurine.

[GoForItPainting]

I tried this technique for the first time. Afterwards I colored it grey because very little of the floor is visible due to the high door. Next time I will try the embossing powder too.

 

[GoForItPainting]

I hope to finish painting this week.

[Calb56]

I am loving the top...

Charles 

[GoForItPainting]

Happy Birthday '32 Ford !

 

Edited September 11, 2022 by GoForItPainting

[David G.]

It looks like you have some great ideas going on here.

I can't wait to see where you go with this.

David G.

[Bullybeef]

I’m really liking that shade of blue! Keep up the awesome work