1930 Ford Model A Coupe

[bluestringer]

Got this one painted. I'll start building on it next week. Paint is Testors Gloss Teal enamel. 

[Zippi]

Nice looking color James.  I built this kit a while back.

[slusher]

Very sharp color,James!

[bluestringer]

17 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice looking color James.  I built this kit a while back.

Thanks Bob.

 

11 hours ago, slusher said:

Very sharp color,James!

Thanks Carl.

[mustang1989]

Looking very much forward to this one James!! Builds like this one is inspiring me to try one of these kinds of cars. Looking forward to more from this build.

[TransAmMike]

Like the color James, looking forward to your progress. I too need to get one of them to try. I have never done a '30's car model.

[Chevy II]

Go 2 of these in my pile. Interested in seeing what you end up with.

[bluestringer]

On 10/8/2022 at 8:36 AM, mustang1989 said:

Looking very much forward to this one James!! Builds like this one is inspiring me to try one of these kinds of cars. Looking forward to more from this build.

Thank you.

 

On 10/8/2022 at 12:43 PM, TransAmMike said:

Like the color James, looking forward to your progress. I too need to get one of them to try. I have never done a '30's car model.

Thanks Mike.

 

On 10/8/2022 at 11:16 PM, Chevy II said:

Go 2 of these in my pile. Interested in seeing what you end up with.

Thank you.

[bluestringer]

Got the engine ready. I'm going with the channeled version but using the fuel injection system.  Thinking about using some different wheels and tires. 

[Zippi]

The engine is looking pretty good there James.  Those look like Centerline wheels.

[slusher]

Great looking engine and really nice wheels, James!

[ea0863]

I'm digging the teal color choice. Can I ask what the paint is?

[bluestringer]

12 hours ago, Zippi said:

The engine is looking pretty good there James.  Those look like Centerline wheels.

Thanks Bob. I think those are centerline wheels, they came out of the AMT 55 Chevy kit.

 

10 hours ago, slusher said:

Great looking engine and really nice wheels, James!

Thanks Carl.

 

9 hours ago, ea0863 said:

I'm digging the teal color choice. Can I ask what the paint is?

Thanks. It is Testor's Gloss Teal Enamel in the small square bottles. 

[Andrew McD]

Engine and body looking good!  Definitely like those wheels and tires.

[customline]

The paint looks great, James, those little bottles hold some really good paint. I have used them and they always turn out well for me.

Just curious about the style concept. Where are you going with this build?  I often ask myself that question.  I just wonder if you have a firm plan or if you go where your parts stash leads you (like I do ?)

[bluestringer]

16 minutes ago, customline said:

The paint looks great, James, those little bottles hold some really good paint. I have used them and they always turn out well for me.

Just curious about the style concept. Where are you going with this build?  I often ask myself that question.  I just wonder if you have a firm plan or if you go where your parts stash leads you (like I do ?)

Thanks Jim. Yea, I really don't follow any type style or plan, just whatever looks good to me. I wanted some wider tires and different wheels, tried a few I had and settled on those. Probably not period correct or anything as far as style, but if I like it then I'm good. The rest will be OOB built, just kinda mixed and matched between the A and B versions. 

[customline]

2 hours ago, bluestringer said:

Thanks Jim. Yea, I really don't follow any type style or plan, just whatever looks good to me. I wanted some wider tires and different wheels, tried a few I had and settled on those. Probably not period correct or anything as far as style, but if I like it then I'm good. The rest will be OOB built, just kinda mixed and matched between the A and B versions. 

Yup. I hear you. Gotta go with what's in the junkyard. I just finished another rendition of this kit. Did I say " I love this kit" ? ...and it's sister kit, the roadster. I hope they stay in the catalog. 

[XYHARRY]

Nice build James. I'll definitely be getting this kit. Cheers, David. ??

[FLHCAHZ]

The paint and engine look great!  Very nice color  

[bluestringer]

7 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Nice build James. I'll definitely be getting this kit. Cheers, David. ??

Thanks David.

 

6 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said:

The paint and engine look great!  Very nice color  

Thanks Chaz.

[bluestringer]

Ok, I have ran into a problem. Step 8 of the instructions shows the interior panels being installed on the frame/interior floor. This is for the B version. Trying to do a mock up and there is no way the body will fit over those panels especially with the firewall installed. The A version part show those interior panels being installed in the body. Has anyone built the B version and how did you do it. I guess I will now have to try and remove those panels and install them in the body, but not sure how that rear panel is going to fit like that. 

[bluestringer]

Got the grandkids visiting so I'll take a couple days off. When I get back on it next week I'm going to have to figure it out, probably have to take the panels back off and install them in the body first. 

[customline]

20 hours ago, bluestringer said:

Got the grandkids visiting so I'll take a couple days off. When I get back on it next week I'm going to have to figure it out, probably have to take the panels back off and install them in the body first. 

I wish I could remember how I did it  ?.....don't forget the dash?

[bluestringer]

On 10/15/2022 at 6:38 PM, customline said:

I wish I could remember how I did it  ?.....don't forget the dash?

Thanks Jim. I think I about got it figured out. I did get the chassis almost done, just need to add the front shocks. The stance looks like it may be a little too wide, but I'm going with it. 

[slusher]

Looking really nice James!