1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, David! Yes, I mentioned that I was going to leave the vinyl top off this time in the interest of saving time due to rain. 

I rubbed out the body today and finished the foil on the body. Its not perfect but it will have to do. I'll probably build this one box stock. But I have another one that I can build later! Thanks for looking! ?

[ModelcarJR]

Interior is done, engine is done box stock, and the interior is in the body. I just added some paint, foil and chrome pen along with a turn signal indicator. There is no interior mirror so I will do without it. Fitting the interior was a PITA. The windshield/back window is one piece but I cut it down. Then I had to take out the windshield and interior because the windshield is too long. I cut it down and should have shave the wing window parts too as they are sticking out a bit past the wing frame. But I am going to leave them as is. The interior is not well engraved and the window cranks are too small in my opinion. The interior doesn't sit up to the top of the door sill but its close enough. I'm getting tired of this one and there are too many issues to correct. It is destined to  be a shelf sitter, Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas! 

 

 

[ModelcarJR]

Well, I had a bit of a set-back this morning. The windshield had developed a CA fog overnight, probably from gluing in the firewall. So I have taken it apart, rubbed out the windshield with cloths and Scratch-X and reinstalled it. I also finished the chassis and the front suspension is poseable, sloppy at best, but it works.  Its back together now and tomorrow I'll add the bumpers, grill and taillights and call it good! Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas! ?

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[slusher]

Looking great John, nice progress also..

[ModelcarJR]

This one is on pause for now. I had a thought about how to improve this build. I am thinking that the 66 Ford Fairlane GT has a better engine and chassis (I think) so maybe I could get one of them and swap out the engine and chassis. I think its about the same length and wheelbase so maybe it would work. And its on the shelves at HL, I think. Let me know what you think! Thanks for looking! ?

[drodg]

Great looking build.  The Fairlane would be a midsize car so overall width and length would be different.  

[Slotto]

sharp piece! great color too

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, David and Steve! I appreciate your comments! 

Well, I thought I would finish this one up before year-end. The body is pretty good, but the rest of the kit is a horror show. Poorly engraved interior, no mirrors inside or out, no radiator hoses, sloppy poseable steering, warped frame, poor window glass, and poor fit of interior into body. Other than that, its a great kit. I didn't bother to use any aftermarket of parts box pieces as it is not worth it. Thanks for looking! ?

 

 

 

 

Edited December 31, 2023 by ModelcarJR
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[ewetwo]

That looks fantastic John.