Sam I Am Posted June 11, 2023 Posted June 11, 2023 I love what you have done with this. I personally love a lot of the old AMT and Revell kits that many complain about. Call me nostalgic....or crazy, it wouldn't be the first time. ? Be glad you didn't start with the poorly "re-popped for Lindberg" version. It looked like it was molded out of recycled milk jugs. ? But...it turned out as one of my favorite builds... On another note, you have inspired me to build a '63 Impala. ?
customline Posted June 11, 2023 Author Posted June 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Sam I Am said: I love what you have done with this. I personally love a lot of the old AMT and Revell kits that many complain about. Call me nostalgic....or crazy, it wouldn't be the first time. ? Be glad you didn't start with the poorly "re-popped for Lindberg" version. It looked like it was molded out of recycled milk jugs. ? But...it turned out as one of my favorite builds... On another note, you have inspired me to build a '63 Impala. ? Well, Sam, I hope you have as much fun with yours ?
customline Posted June 11, 2023 Author Posted June 11, 2023 41 minutes ago, KWT said: Looking good. That's gonna be sweet when finished 9 minutes ago, James2 said: Nice, I love saving old builds... 4 minutes ago, David G. said: Looks great! David G. Thanks all! ?
customline Posted June 20, 2023 Author Posted June 20, 2023 All glued up in one piece now. Gotta score a pair of door handles (I shaved off the molded ones) or make them. Need to try something with carb linkage but no promises ?. Here's what she looks like now. Thanks for checking in. 5
espo Posted June 20, 2023 Posted June 20, 2023 Like the Flat Black finish, and the Keystone Wheels from the old days look great.
customline Posted June 21, 2023 Author Posted June 21, 2023 7 hours ago, espo said: Like the Flat Black finish, and the Keystone Wheels from the old days look great. Thanks,Dave, I'm all about the sixties ?. I used Krylon satin black.
espo Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 19 hours ago, customline said: Thanks,Dave, I'm all about the sixties ?. I used Krylon satin black. I used to buy Krylon paints as well, and still due. Many of my early cars were done just like this model, and I actually like the look still.
customline Posted June 21, 2023 Author Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, espo said: I used to buy Krylon paints as well, and still due. Many of my early cars were done just like this model, and I actually like the look still. I still have a lot to use up but for those regular colors I am turning g to the "Ace Hardware Premium" brand for engines and chassis' and the like. Glad you like it, Dave.
customline Posted June 28, 2023 Author Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 8:37 AM, David G. said: Wicked looking Ford! David G. That was the idea, David. Gonna open up a little here, Dave.....this Ford design is equal, in my mind, to the styling of the '64, (full line..all of 'em....).....and the '56 Crown Vic. The '40 coupe is magical. The smooth curves of the coupe's roof is reminiscent of a Beagles head. It looks like a damned puppy to me. There! I said it!....sorry....it's an icon, David. OK, ☺️ thanks, David! 1
David G. Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 14 hours ago, customline said: That was the idea, David. Gonna open up a little here, Dave.....this Ford design is equal, in my mind, to the styling of the '64, (full line..all of 'em....).....and the '56 Crown Vic. The '40 coupe is magical. The smooth curves of the coupe's roof is reminiscent of a Beagles head. It looks like a damned puppy to me. There! I said it!....sorry....it's an icon, David. OK, ☺️ thanks, David! A beagle's head I never thought of it that way, but you're right. David G.
Calb56 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 This looks great. I could probably build everything in flat black...and red interior.
customline Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, Calb56 said: This looks great. I could probably build everything in flat black...and red interior. Oooo.....red......I wish you had said that....um.....sooner. as far as flat black goes, I have used it on occasion where appropriate for a whole car. This '40 coupe is painted with satin black. I know, I'm splitting hairs but the effect is somewhat different. And the first coat was a bit O.P. so I wet sanded with 2000 and re-coated on a dry ( like under 50% RH) day. Ya gotta watch out for blushing with this paint because whatever you get, that's it. No polishing. There is a sheen that needs to be even in order to look good. I have used the same paint on another project and polished it down to look like old, neglected, original black paint on a Model A coupe. 1
customline Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, David G. said: A beagle's head I never thought of it that way, but you're right. David G. I know, right?
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