jdcar32 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Always admired the '36 Ford 5 window in the 3 Stooges short ' False Alarms ' . As you know the AMT kit is a real classic but as an older kit it lacks a lot of detail. Built the similar 3 window / roadster version as a kid 60 years ago so this build had a nostalgic element. I've added the following - door cranks seperated and remounted, opened doors and trunk, added mechanical brake linkage per Henry's original, hinged the 4 piece hood, wired and plumbed the flathead, carb linkage, steering linkage and box, window garnish mouldings. This the lower cost 'Standard' model with only one tail and no bright trim around the windshield just like the Chief's car. Paint is Tamiya rattle can black polished. Tires and artillery wheels are from the Revell '37 Ford truck which give the car a better stance. I had the photo etched grill but it looks too 1 dimensional to me so the kit grill is in place. Edited January 1, 2023 by jdcar32 added content 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On yeah, love these old fat fendered Fords. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Nice model build! Well done. 👍 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Wow! You took that old kit and built quite the exceptional model out of it! I really like the opened doors and the brake rod detail on the chassis. Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Nice. Shows the elegant lines of the original car perfectly. steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Excellent work on a highly detailed build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Awesome great build and i love that Stooges short ! my favorite line got to go places and eat things.!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 That is really nice work! Looks ready to move some 'shine down a back road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Really superb build! Detailing and working features are excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Wow, the details on this are outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidinha Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Nice! I bet opening those doors was especially hard with the separate roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcar32 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, avidinha said: Nice! I bet opening those doors was especially hard with the separate roof. all the body parts were firmly attached before cutting the doors and the lines are straight so it wasn't too bad. The trick was creating a sill structure at the door opening before cutting the doors loose so the body did not flex open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Looks great! Nicely done and great detail work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Splendid job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Excellent work! Probably the best build I have seen of this kit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 That sir is a beautiful rendition of that classic kit. Love the added detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchnell Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Excellent work! It's nice to see a stock build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Beautiful work, Jon!! 😃 The Revell wheels and tires made a huge difference in the appearance. I love the carb and brake linkage and the subtle weathering on the grille and underneath. Many thoughtful details that make for a very convincing replica. The working features are top notch. The details inside the trunk....Great job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stunning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Just ,,, wow !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Very nice, excellent detail!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Knowing this basic kit and seeing all of the body work and engine and chassis detailing you have done is really impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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