Exotics_Builder Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 My club’s 2024 theme for our May show is the AMT(Lindberg) 34 Ford Pickup. This is somewhat unfamiliar territory for me, but I decided to try my best to do one for the event. I got the Lindberg version with the stake truck option to fit what I want to do with it. It will be a custom, with a special commercial twist that will become evident as it nears completion. I have already cleaned up the body, made some mods, applied the color and first clear coat. I also have the wheel/tire package built up (more info later) and in the process of doing the flathead V8 detailing. Here are the first of the in-progress photos. More to come soon. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Nice progress on the 34 pickup Gerry. Nice color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Wow Gerry! That color is gonna grab a lot of attention! I'm likin' the vibe of this build! ..."unfamiliar territory" looks pretty good on you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah H. Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looking good... I really like that engine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Lookin' good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Gerry,your Ford is looking great at the start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Yup, nice. The tread plate bed looks right. Is that part of the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 2024-03-31 Update - Wheels and tires. For this project, I decided on Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland Big and Little Whitewall Resin tires. Wheels came out of the parts box. I believe they were originally from some MPC 70’s kit, but don’t really recollect. To dress up, I added some valve stems from USCP that I recently got. I do have different valve stem sets, but decided on these to try out. Wheel backs were from the parts box as well and integrated with the kit’s to fit the mountings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Update 4/7/2024 - The Engine Pretty got the engine as detailed as I plan to do it. I kept it reasonably period correct starting with the kit flathead. Some Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland Flathead pieces added realism to the engine. I borrowed the twin carb manifold from the AMT 49 Mercury and added Model Car Garage carbs/linkage and Parts by Parks air cleaners. Some additional aftermarket pieces plus some pieces from the parts box finished it off. Paint is Flathead Green from MCW. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 That flatty is looking pretty sweet dude. What did you use for your spartk plug wires and boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, Zippi said: That flatty is looking pretty sweet dude. What did you use for your spark plug wires and boots? Wires are Detail Master I've had in the parts box for years. Boots are 3D print from Pro Tech. I used Round Styrene tube to extend from the distributor and drilled through for the exit points. Edited April 8 by Exotics_Builder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 3/28/2024 at 5:16 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup, nice. The tread plate bed looks right. Is that part of the kit? Kit has a wood slat bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 On 3/28/2024 at 4:16 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup, nice. The tread plate bed looks right. Is that part of the kit? No. I added the tread plate on top of the wood slat bed as this will better fit what the final result will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Update 4/18 - Engine to Chassis and Interior Door Detail Got the fuel and brake lines in place as far as I can go without the engine. So, I mounted the engine to the chassis and installed the wheels and tires. I will attach the brake lines to the wheels as well as to a scratch built proportioning valve. Took the brake booster from the kit and removed the vacuum assist. I built a piece to mount to the chassis and will run a line from the valve to the reservoir. I will also attach the fuel line to the engine. Still debating on a beehive filter addition. I am not installing door cards either scratch built or from another kit. It will not go with my intent on the model. There is an extremely fine etching of the interior door in the kit, including handles. But it is so fine that it does not even worth mentioning. Since the cab will not be chopped, I decided to mockup the top panel piece and add resin door handles and window crank. When ready, I will attach to the door sides. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 This looks GREAT so far - nice detailing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted Thursday at 07:29 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 07:29 PM Update 4/25 – The “cargo” Getting closer. I’ve got the chassis detail as far as it will go. And finish clear coating the cab. Getting the flatbed area “cargo” prepped and ready to install. The reason for the quotes around cargo will be evident in the final assembly. The cargo will be a Coca Cola Cooler. I choose the AK Interactive Doozy brand 1940 Westinghouse unit for its detail and the fact that it is a refrigerated unit with detail. The ice chest in the AMT 61 Falcon Ranchero purportedly represents a water bath version and there is no internal detail, it would nee to be crafted. The Doozy kit is meant to be weathered, but I choose to keep it refurbished but still rough with age. A motor and compressor assembly are provided. I decided to add a little more detail to represent some wiring and refrigerant lines. Not as detailed as a real one, but it gives the effect and will not be highly visible. I took an engine bay decal that looked close to a product plate and added it to the cooler body. I also crafted a weatherproof box to carry an inverter that the electrical plug can be placed. The box is under the bed on the pickup rail. Remaining is to polish out the cab and do the final assembly. It should be ready for our upcoming Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest on May 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM (edited) You need a condenser coil 🤓 ....and a fan Edited Thursday at 11:05 PM by customline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted Thursday at 11:24 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 11:24 PM 18 minutes ago, customline said: You need a condenser coil 🤓 ....and a fan The round piece in the back is supposed to be a fan. As to coil, well, I couldn't find anything that was representative of one, so it went without. Real one and model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted Thursday at 11:57 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:57 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, Exotics_Builder said: The round piece in the back is supposed to be a fan. As to coil, well, I couldn't find anything that was representative of one, so it went without. Real one and model Yeah, man, it looks pretty darn good. I was just playing. Not too many people would know that stuff. What you see in the 1:1 is an open drive compressor on the left and on the far end of it is a big pulley. The motor on the right would drive the compressor with a belt. There should be a condenser connected to the compressor with a maybe 1/2 copper line. The condenser is probably located on the far side out of sight or it was removed. On the left of the compressor is a pressure control of some sort. You have a good representation, though, I was just messing with you. Edit: upon close examination, I see the compressor pulley serves a dual purpose because the spokes are made in the form of fan blades. 😀 fascinating! Edited yesterday at 12:56 AM by customline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted yesterday at 04:43 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 04:43 AM 4 hours ago, customline said: Yeah, man, it looks pretty darn good. I was just playing. Not too many people would know that stuff. What you see in the 1:1 is an open drive compressor on the left and on the far end of it is a big pulley. The motor on the right would drive the compressor with a belt. There should be a condenser connected to the compressor with a maybe 1/2 copper line. The condenser is probably located on the far side out of sight or it was removed. On the left of the compressor is a pressure control of some sort. You have a good representation, though, I was just messing with you. Edit: upon close examination, I see the compressor pulley serves a dual purpose because the spokes are made in the form of fan blades. 😀 fascinating! I decided against the belt as not really visible. If it were more exposed, I would have done some more research. Makes me think of maybe getting another one for a future project where it is being refurbished. But I have so much in the stash and so many ideas, I don't know. I REALLY DO appreciate your feedback and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago 9 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: I decided against the belt as not really visible. If it were more exposed, I would have done some more research. Makes me think of maybe getting another one for a future project where it is being refurbished. But I have so much in the stash and so many ideas, I don't know. I REALLY DO appreciate your feedback and info. I would not expect detail that intricate on something like this; my first comment was just joking. I really like the build. It's imaginative and well executed. I just hope you can put something a little stronger than Coke in that cooler 🥴 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted 19 hours ago Author Share Posted 19 hours ago 34 minutes ago, customline said: I would not expect detail that intricate on something like this; my first comment was just joking. I really like the build. It's imaginative and well executed. I just hope you can put something a little stronger than Coke in that cooler 🥴 Labatt's? Molson's? Kokanee (closer to me)? 😀 When I got back in the hobby after college and getting settled down a bit I concentrated on detail as I didn't have a lot of room and painting was problematic in the apartment (hit or miss). Enjoy doing detail and little "Easter Eggs" in the build. I realized you were joking, but actually did vex over several of the items you noted. I usually decide to spend more time on the most visible aspects and do some trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) on less visible. But Ace-Garageguy would likely give me demerits on it 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago (edited) 8 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Labatt's? Molson's? Kokanee (closer to me)? 😀 When I got back in the hobby after college and getting settled down a bit I concentrated on detail as I didn't have a lot of room and painting was problematic in the apartment (hit or miss). Enjoy doing detail and little "Easter Eggs" in the build. I realized you were joking, but actually did vex over several of the items you noted. I usually decide to spend more time on the most visible aspects and do some trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) on less visible. But Ace-Garageguy would likely give me demerits on it 😉 He calls a spade a spade....😏....effectively making him....wait for it......🥴...... Edited 11 hours ago by customline 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 8 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Labatt's? Molson's? Kokanee (closer to me)? 😀 Alpine, Moosehead ??? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 2 hours ago, Can-Con said: Alpine, Moosehead ??? 😁 Nothing that comes in a green or clear bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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