1930 ford coupe

[bobss396]

I think that Hobby Lobby may have that kit, I will grab one soon. Iceman makes a couple of dropped front axles for the Revell '32 that will likely fit the '30. I have a long-stalled '32 Coupe that I chopped probably 10 years ago that I have to dig out.

[David G.]

This looks like it will be a fun build.

Awesome color choice!

David G.

[FoMoCo66]

Nice orange. The clear will really make it pop.?

[LennyB]

3 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

this is the orange I think I'm going to go with. it is tamiya 92 metallic orange. heading to hobby lobby today to pick up a 29 roadster kit as a donor car. forecast is rain so no painting today.

So I guess we’re putting fenders on it. I totally approve, both the color and the fenders?

[slusher]

19 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

this is the orange I think I'm going to go with. it is tamiya 92 metallic orange. heading to hobby lobby today to pick up a 29 roadster kit as a donor car. forecast is rain so no painting today.

Very nice of  color choice !

[Bronzekeg]

23 hours ago, bobss396 said:

I like that orange. I recently did a '32 coupe using a Black Gold orange (Nova Orange IIRC) that came out great. The Model Master Lacquer line has a great orange in it.

thanks Bob, I normally use strictly testors and krylon paints but wanted something brighter than what they offer.

[Bronzekeg]

23 hours ago, bobss396 said:

I think that Hobby Lobby may have that kit, I will grab one soon. Iceman makes a couple of dropped front axles for the Revell '32 that will likely fit the '30. I have a long-stalled '32 Coupe that I chopped probably 10 years ago that I have to dig out.

good luck with your builds Bob!

[Bronzekeg]

22 hours ago, David G. said:

This looks like it will be a fun build.

Awesome color choice!

David G.

thanks David!

[Bronzekeg]

20 hours ago, LennyB said:

So I guess we’re putting fenders on it. I totally approve, both the color and the fenders?

unfortunately no fenders for this build. these were leftovers from a 32 kit. I like street rods with fenders also. thanks for your input Lenny!

[Bronzekeg]

4 hours ago, slusher said:

Very nice of  color choice !

thanks Carl!

[Bronzekeg]

this is the kit I'm thieving parts from.

[Bronzekeg]

well mega hobby claims you can do 3 car bodies with 1 can of spray paint. what I have pictured took almost 1 full can. I guess it's a good thing I didn't want orange wheels. the tamiya paint layed down nice and even but it sure does smell terrible. I still don't know if I'm going to clear coat it. I have a can of testors wet look lacquer but afraid of mixing brands. I have been working on the engine from the 29 roadster kit that I'm probably going to use in this build. pictures of it later.

[David G.]

The paint looks great Ken!

I also like your shop diorama.

David G.

[espo]

Great looking color. I have never had a bad reaction between a body painted with Tamiya paint and Testors wet look clear. Just make sure that the color coat is dry and apply the clear in light coats. When in doubt just use the Tamiya clear as it is just about as good and responds well to polishing. 

[Bronzekeg]

20 hours ago, David G. said:

The paint looks great Ken!

I also like your shop diorama.

David G.

thank you David!

[Bronzekeg]

16 hours ago, espo said:

Great looking color. I have never had a bad reaction between a body painted with Tamiya paint and Testors wet look clear. Just make sure that the color coat is dry and apply the clear in light coats. When in doubt just use the Tamiya clear as it is just about as good and responds well to polishing. 

thanks for the info and input David!

[Bronzekeg]

this is the engine I'll be using sourced from the 29 roadster kit. along with the slicks and raised rear end it should look more aggressive than built out of the box. still haven't decided whether or not to clear coat the body. 

[Zippi]

That engine out of the 29 Roadster is going to look nice in the business end Ken.  Nice job man.  If it were me, I'd hit it with some clear.  Just sayin.

[slusher]

Killer engine for you coupe!

[Mr. Metallic]

I've used the Testors Wet Look clear and Tamiya clear lacquer interchangeably for years. 

Test it on a smaller part that you could paint a different color (since you're out of that orange) if you're still unsure, like the firewall. Or how about one of the spare fenders you tested the orange on?

[Bronzekeg]

18 hours ago, Zippi said:

That engine out of the 29 Roadster is going to look nice in the business end Ken.  Nice job man.  If it were me, I'd hit it with some clear.  Just sayin.

thanks for your input Bob!

[Bronzekeg]

15 hours ago, slusher said:

Killer engine for you coupe!

thanks Carl!

[Bronzekeg]

10 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

I've used the Testors Wet Look clear and Tamiya clear lacquer interchangeably for years. 

Test it on a smaller part that you could paint a different color (since you're out of that orange) if you're still unsure, like the firewall. Or how about one of the spare fenders you tested the orange on?

thanks for the advice Craig!

[Bronzekeg]

I got the engine mounted in the chassis along with the floor pan and the exhausts. on the top side the steering box is done along with the fuel tank and battery. thanks all for the advice.

[Jantrix]

This looks terrific. Keep her going!