moparmike619 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 This was built almost 100% box stock from the Lindberg “1938 Custom Ford Van.” It was really a fun kit to put together, and outside of a little tweaking with the rear end/rear suspension to make it sit level, it pretty much fell together. Paint is Jeep code PPT “Bikini Pearl Coat” mixed by my local body shop on top with Testor’s Extreme Inca Gold on the bottom. Duplicolor 1K clear shot from a can was wet sanded to 12000 with Micro Mesh and then polished with rubbing compound. Craft paints were used for the interior pearl white and tan, and the interior accents and chassis were also painted the Jeep Bikini color. The only thing that wasn’t in the box (other than glue and paint) was the Ultracal chrome strip used to break the two tone. The last two pictures show how different the top color looks in natural light. I highly recommend this kit to anyone, it was a very fun build. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Beautiful. Great color combo, very nice detailing, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Gorgeous paint job! 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Stunning Mike! I like the inset brake booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Beautiful build! Is that chrome strip nail tape? If so it looks great! BTW, after 65 years I still can't paint that good on the first try! Thanks for the inspiration to keep trying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Very nice! Cool colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Man, I love what you did with the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Awesome looking 38 panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Wow! What a paint job 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 That is one gorgeous 38, really well done there Mike. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Well done! I have never seen that kit before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Beautiful looking paint work. Wouldn't think of combining these two colors until seeing it done here. Interesting looking chassis and well detailed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Nice build. Great looking paint job. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmike619 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Thanks everyone! @Yeah Nah that actually is how the kit is designed, but I agree it really cleans up the look underhood @Paul Payne the chrome strip was actually a precut strip from a company called Ultracal. They sell sheets of various widths and they come in quite handy, adhere well and shine like a mirror @espo they definitely aren’t traditional colors, but I figured it was worth a try and it turned out better than I hoped! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Very cool Mike...unique color choices and scheme. Great job especially the beautiful job on the paint. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Gorgeous build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Those colors are great together. And the shine is amazing. Nice looking rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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