Eliminator

[NOBLNG]

This is an old Monogram kit that I got already built for five bucks. I have never done a 3 window so I had to snag it.? It was never painted and the roof had some gaps where it was glued on so I decided to refurbish it. I’ve disassembled it and re-fitted the top and fixed the ill-fitting deck lid. I did a motor swap since I don’t like having a Chevy motor in a Ford!? I salvaged the back half of the exhaust system and fabbed up some mid pipes. I also got rid of the torque tube and fabbed a driveshaft from aluminum tube and resin u-joints. I may do a wheel swap if I can find something I like in the parts box. Thanks for looking, comments welcome.?

[Joe Nunes]

Nice start on this save. ?

Joe

[KWT]

looking snazzy so far

[Calb56]

Looks great.

I love primer... it smells like endless potential. 

[cobraman]

Nice project , looking forward to seeing it when finished.

[Bullybeef]

Looking good already Greg.

[espo]

Much more cohesive looking build now. 

[NOBLNG]

Thanks everyone!? It is a nice looking kit, but has the typical problems….like lack of decent mounting points.? I’m currently trying to get the grill mounted securely. I guess the hood sides that I am not using were the main support for it??‍♂️

[slusher]

Nice work Greg, and end I like the engine!

[ozmodeler]

Nice save. That Ford 5.0 HO looks right at home too.

[NOBLNG]

A bit more progress on this one. I have the wheels and radiator mounted solid now. I couldn’t get the tie rod to sit nice, and it’s way too short anyways, so I lengthened it with some .033” wire. I scratch built a new drag link also since there is no real connection point at the knuckle. I have the body ready for paint now I think. I added a bit of Milliput to the lower front hood edges so it meets up with the grill better.

 

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by NOBLNG

[dino246gt]

Great Hot Rod project Greg, I'm lovin' the detail shots with explanations, cool stuff!

 

[slusher]

Looking great!

[NOBLNG]

I got some paint on it. Tamiya X-33 bronze and Testors Blazing Black.

[slusher]

That a sharp color combination Greg!

[KWT]

hoowee... that's looking nice

[FLHCAHZ]

Looks great!  That color changes teh entire look

[NOBLNG]

7 hours ago, slusher said:

That a sharp color combination Greg!

 

2 hours ago, KWT said:

hoowee... that's looking nice

 

1 hour ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Looks great!  That color changes teh entire look

Thanks Guys! I wasn’t thrilled with it when I peeled all the tape off. A little bland looking I thought. I think once I get the chrome engine and wheels installed it may spice it up a bit though.?

[KWT]

It looks great... I would love to find the bronze in a spray can

[NOBLNG]

I should have left well enough alone. I sprayed some acrylic clear and the first coat went on nicely. The second coat crinkled on the doors. The roof, trunk and fenders are fine. So I gave the doors a light sanding and put another coat on and got the same results. I guess it’s going into the pond.?

Edited December 8, 2022 by NOBLNG

[slusher]

Hang in there,Greg!

[dino246gt]

I hope you don't submerge it, probably just needed more time for the paint to gas out, maybe, hopefully?

Do the light sanding and a good washing, then let it sit for a few days before more clear.

Or use the dehydrator.

I'm sure it'll turn out looking great!

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

I hope you don't submerge it, probably just needed more time for the paint to gas out, maybe, hopefully?

Do the light sanding and a good washing, then let it sit for a few days before more clear.

Or use the dehydrator.

I'm sure it'll turn out looking great!

I haven’t dunked it yet. I might try polishing it out? The bronze is a Tamiya acrylic and it sat in the dehydrator for a long time before the clear. The clear is a spraybomb from Rondex that I bought for fixing the door hinges on the wife’s Jeep. It worked fine on the previous project and 90% of this one.?

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great color. Hope you can save it. Unfortunately mixing paint brands is always dicey. 

[NOBLNG]

I managed to save the paint job on this. After sanding it down again, I decanted a bit of the clear and sprayed a couple really light coats through the airbrush before a heavier coat from the can. It’s not perfect, but probably as good as a repaint might turn out.? I added a little houndstooth upholstery to the interior even though it isn’t too visible in there. More pics under glass here:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/177032-‘33-ford-3-window-coupe/

 

 

 

Edited December 12, 2022 by NOBLNG