AMT 1932 Ford Phaeton

[bill-e-boy]

Hi Chris, this is a cool build. I have only just seen this and you are doing amazing work on the 32. The engine and rear end look stunning. I noted that the quick change cover from the Revell 3 kit special is from the Lil John 34. I am using the same rear end for my 32 Sedan build up and boy was I surprised at the amount of flash on the parts. I used an earlier 26 T kit rear end for another last year and the flash was nowhere near as bad as the parts from the 3 kit special - maybe was a bad time for Revell

The AMT 32 Phaeton was the first kit I built way back in 69. Did that in preference to studying for School C (yup I am a Kiwi too) so I have a soft spot for these.  Keep up the good works 

[dino246gt]

Man that engine is fantastic! Can't wait to see the rest of this beauty come together, you da man!

[Chris B]

22 hours ago, bill-e-boy said:

I noted that the quick change cover from the Revell 3 kit special is from the Lil John 34. I am using the same rear end for my 32 Sedan build up and boy was I surprised at the amount of flash on the parts. I used an earlier 26 T kit rear end for another last year and the flash was nowhere near as bad as the parts from the 3 kit special - maybe was a bad time for Revell

Yes I was surprised myself how much flash was on the chrome trees. To the point were you can't use them if you wand to do a nice job.

Thanks for your comments bill-e-boy, much appreciated

[Chris B]

On 7/11/2024 at 10:24 PM, rv1963 said:

Chris you have put a lot into this kit, nice engine detail and you are casting your own parts well done. I will be following your build all the way to finish very interesting.

Thank you rv1963

[Chris B]

 

Laid up a  little at the moment unfortunately off work for a few weeks. Hopefully when the pain subsides and I can figure out how I can keep my foot elevated at the beach it may give me a little extra time for building 

Edited August 3, 2024 by Chris B

[DJMar]

Well, that's not good.

I hope you're feeling better soon, and mend quickly.

[David G.]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Chris! Please stay in touch and keep us posted.

David G.

[Speedpro]

Stopped in to check on your build only to find your laid up a bit. Hope you're feeling better and looking forward to more updates when you are able. 

[Chris B]

Thanks Guys.
I had the dressing changed today and all is looking good it appears to be healing and no sign of any infection so that all good, it will take a while to heal and I don't have to keep my foot elevated now so I have been spending a little time on the PC when the pain allows which is  a little dangerous as I have placed a few orders for parts for up coming builds, it's hard to get parts in this part of the world and the price unfortunately doubles  and the freight for even the smallest part is not cheap but it is still worth it to get good parts needed.
I have a vintage Monogram 32 Ford roadster kit that is waiting for her turn and I have ordered a blown Ardun from Texas3d and the chopped top from Drag City Castings as well as a few other bits and bobs from 3Dscale parts I'm looking for a good set of wide wires for wheels but so far haven't found exactly what I like
I have also ordered some wheels, smoothies with chrome hub caps a Cadillac style air cleaner and some diamond patterned seats for a 39 Chev Sedan delivery kit also waiting its turn. Foot surgery can get quite expensive. Oh well never mind.

Its my intention to get back on to the phaeton after the weekend

[Chris B]

I started doing a bit more on the model 2 days ago Not much to show yet but have started to mount the rear end but unfortunately I had a bad day with the foot and spent most of the day back in the hospital for a bunch of test trying to find out why pain was so bad and why I can no longer move my toes. Back out now today and I decided to pull out all of the latest additions to the stash for a photo. I find that good for reference when buying new kits

[DJMar]

IMHO, you can never have too many AMT 40 Fords...

[Zippi]

Pulling out models can be good therapy for your foot ?

[Chris B]

16 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Pulling out models can be good therapy for your foot ?

Agreed  plus I needed a bit of a reminder what I had been stashing away as most of them are packed in boxes out of the Wife's prying eyes lol.

Unfortunately I found out on Tuesday that the surgery on my foot did not go to plan.
I have rheumatoid arthritis and for many years I have had a large lump on the inside of my left foot, like a bunion. Back in April it got an infection in it,  It was a bit of a painful nightmare as no one really knew what to do about it. The infection eventually cleared up but I have not been able to wear shoes since April which is a bit of a problem as i am a service advisor/workshop controller at a local car dealership and I have been going to work since April in slippers which is not great Heath and Safety wise.
I decided to have the lump removed so that it would not become infected in the future, I consulted with a couple of specialists about it and on the 26th of July I went into hospital to have the procedure carried out. All appeared to go well and 9 days later I had a follow up appointment with the surgeon, at this stage the dressings had not been removed and I believed all was OK as I hadn't been told any different.
When the nurse removed the dressing I noted that the lump appeared to still be there maybe a little smaller, she commented that it was probably due to swelling. When the surgeon examined it and asked if I was happy with it and I commented that I thought I was having the lump removed and it looks like it's still there, he basically told me that on the day that I had the procedure, he run out of time to do the job properly and that when it heals I will need to have it done all over again and properly the next time.
I found this a little off as I was his second patient for the day and the first one chickened out and went home, so I thought that this would mean he would have twice the time available to do a proper job on my foot.
Needless to say I'm not exactly happy, the whole thing was a complete waste of time and  my holiday/sick pay that I have had to use up for nothing, I am still going to have to go back to wearing slippers  in fact I have had to go out and buy a bigger pair as the foot is very tender and I cant get the old ones back on.
I'm heading back to work on Monday and I hope that the foot doesn't get too agitated with the lump rubbing.

[David G.]

Wow Chris! I'm left speechless at the apparent lack of good judgement and concern exhibited by your surgeon.

In my mind, that seems like a measure of malpractice. 

And on top of all that, still having to work? ? If due to an obvious medical condition you are unable to fulfill the basic safety requirement of wearing proper protective footwear, your employer should be extending a paid medical leave. At least until you recover enough to meet the basic safety requirements.

It's all really none of my business but it seems like you're getting a raw deal on both accounts.  

I sure hope situations begin to improve for you Chris. I can only imagine how frustrating all of this must be for you.

David G.

[espo]

16 hours ago, Chris B said:

Agreed  plus I needed a bit of a reminder what I had been stashing away as most of them are packed in boxes out of the Wife's prying eyes lol.

Unfortunately I found out on Tuesday that the surgery on my foot did not go to plan.
I have rheumatoid arthritis and for many years I have had a large lump on the inside of my left foot, like a bunion. Back in April it got an infection in it,  It was a bit of a painful nightmare as no one really knew what to do about it. The infection eventually cleared up but I have not been able to wear shoes since April which is a bit of a problem as i am a service advisor/workshop controller at a local car dealership and I have been going to work since April in slippers which is not great Heath and Safety wise.
I decided to have the lump removed so that it would not become infected in the future, I consulted with a couple of specialists about it and on the 26th of July I went into hospital to have the procedure carried out. All appeared to go well and 9 days later I had a follow up appointment with the surgeon, at this stage the dressings had not been removed and I believed all was OK as I hadn't been told any different.
When the nurse removed the dressing I noted that the lump appeared to still be there maybe a little smaller, she commented that it was probably due to swelling. When the surgeon examined it and asked if I was happy with it and I commented that I thought I was having the lump removed and it looks like it's still there, he basically told me that on the day that I had the procedure, he run out of time to do the job properly and that when it heals I will need to have it done all over again and properly the next time.
I found this a little off as I was his second patient for the day and the first one chickened out and went home, so I thought that this would mean he would have twice the time available to do a proper job on my foot.
Needless to say I'm not exactly happy, the whole thing was a complete waste of time and  my holiday/sick pay that I have had to use up for nothing, I am still going to have to go back to wearing slippers  in fact I have had to go out and buy a bigger pair as the foot is very tender and I cant get the old ones back on.
I'm heading back to work on Monday and I hope that the foot doesn't get too agitated with the lump rubbing.

This is why Lawyers were invented. The Medical review board and the Hospital Administrator may want to know about your surgery there as well.  

[NOBLNG]

Wow! Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Chris. There is absolutely no excuse for that shoddy treatment.

Edited August 9, 2024 by NOBLNG

[stavanzer]

I too am sorry for you. That is just awful treatment on the Doctor's part. I hope when you get better, you can get some recompense from him, for all the trouble he has caused.

 

[Moparman18064]

On 8/8/2024 at 5:05 PM, Chris B said:

I started doing a bit more on the model 2 days ago Not much to show yet but have started to mount the rear end but unfortunately I had a bad day with the foot and spent most of the day back in the hospital for a bunch of test trying to find out why pain was so bad and why I can no longer move my toes. Back out now today and I decided to pull out all of the latest additions to the stash for a photo. I find that good for reference when buying new kits

I feel for you, 8 years ago, I fell and blew my back out at work. After 2 surgeries, the first one damage my L4 nerve, I have 3 numb toes, have to press down on my knee to brake after a while and have foot drop. Now, I wake up in agony with pain in my foot that feels like someone is trying to tear my foot off from the ankle. May you heal well, pain free. We look forward to more of your builds soon.

[Chris B]

On 8/10/2024 at 5:08 AM, espo said:

This is why Lawyers were invented. The Medical review board and the Hospital Administrator may want to know about your surgery there as well.  

Yes I have another followup appointment in 4 weeks so dependent on how things go that is my next step. Its just so annoying that the whole reason for choosing to have the surgery was so that I can comfortably get shoes back on without the risk of further infections and it really hasn't happened.

[Chris B]

On 8/9/2024 at 11:43 PM, David G. said:

Wow Chris! I'm left speechless at the apparent lack of good judgement and concern exhibited by your surgeon.

In my mind, that seems like a measure of malpractice. 

And on top of all that, still having to work? ? If due to an obvious medical condition you are unable to fulfill the basic safety requirement of wearing proper protective footwear, your employer should be extending a paid medical leave. At least until you recover enough to meet the basic safety requirements.

It's all really none of my business but it seems like you're getting a raw deal on both accounts.  

I sure hope situations begin to improve for you Chris. I can only imagine how frustrating all of this must be for you.

David G.

Yes I am really not happy with the way he has dealt with this whole thing. Speaking with some of his colleagues they all say it is out of character for him They all said that he is a very good surgeon that take great pride in his work but unfortunately for me I'm not seeing it

[Chris B]

On 8/10/2024 at 11:10 AM, NOBLNG said:

Wow! Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Chris. There is absolutely no excuse for that shoddy treatment.

 

On 8/10/2024 at 1:51 PM, stavanzer said:

I too am sorry for you. That is just awful treatment on the Doctor's part. I hope when you get better, you can get some recompense from him, for all the trouble he has caused.

 

Thank you guys

[Chris B]

On 8/9/2024 at 11:25 AM, Zippi said:

Pulling out models can be good therapy for your foot ?

hey Zippy I have only just realized that I have been subscribed to and following you on your YouTube channel for several years I didn't realize that you were posting your builds here on this site. I have now started to follow and look back over your builds here also You do good work

Edited August 11, 2024 by Chris B

[Chris B]

On 8/10/2024 at 1:54 PM, Moparman18064 said:

I feel for you, 8 years ago, I fell and blew my back out at work. After 2 surgeries, the first one damage my L4 nerve, I have 3 numb toes, have to press down on my knee to brake after a while and have foot drop. Now, I wake up in agony with pain in my foot that feels like someone is trying to tear my foot off from the ankle. May you heal well, pain free. We look forward to more of your builds soon.

I feel your pain with the numb toes, Over the last year or 2 I have slowly been loosing the feeling in the toes on this foot also and since the surgery it is worse. It drives me made, I'm always taking my sock of trying to untangle my toes fro my sock but it's not tangled. I find it very frustrating. I also have pain in my lower back I have early onset of Osteoarthritis in my right hip and this foot issue is aggravating the hell out of that. It's a bugger getting old. I have worked all my life as an automotive tech which is pretty hard on the body and now at 60 I'm starting to pay for it.

[stitchdup]

29 minutes ago, Chris B said:

I feel your pain with the numb toes, Over the last year or 2 I have slowly been loosing the feeling in the toes on this foot also and since the surgery it is worse. It drives me made, I'm always taking my sock of trying to untangle my toes fro my sock but it's not tangled. I find it very frustrating. I also have pain in my lower back I have early onset of Osteoarthritis in my right hip and this foot issue is aggravating the hell out of that. It's a bugger getting old. I have worked all my life as an automotive tech which is pretty hard on the body and now at 60 I'm starting to pay for it.

have you had your circulation checked? thats how my foot/leg pain started and i'm on blood thinners and statins now which has helped a lot. still not right but much better

[Chris B]

Just now, stitchdup said:

have you had your circulation checked? thats how my foot/leg pain started and i'm on blood thinners and statins now which has helped a lot. still not right but much better

Yes I have very good circulation They checked it on Thursday