‘40 Ford coupe appreciation build

[ModelcarJR]

Everything is looking good, Jeremy! Nice work! ??

[atomicholiday]

I’m calling the engine finished.

 

[atomicholiday]

Progress so far on the exhaust system.  I’m using bendable tubing from hobby lobby.  Pinning the pipes in place and maybe using a few 3D printed dress up parts.

[slusher]

Great work Jeremy and progress..

[atomicholiday]

FINALLY got the exhaust done!  Man I thought I’d never finish this step.

Edited November 12, 2024 by atomicholiday

[atomicholiday]

Here are the latest progress updates on the ‘40 build.  Getting closer to completion now.

 

[TransAmMike]

Yep Jeremy, gonna be another nice one from ya!!

[slusher]

Real nice progress,Jeremy beautiful work!

[mustang1989]

MAN this thing is looking good Jeremy. That mock up you did on Page 3 looks absolutely killer and your exhaust system has a very realistic look to it. What did you use to paint the exhaust pipes?

[atomicholiday]

On 12/9/2024 at 7:11 AM, mustang1989 said:

MAN this thing is looking good Jeremy. That mock up you did on Page 3 looks absolutely killer and your exhaust system has a very realistic look to it. What did you use to paint the exhaust pipes?

Joe, what’s happening brother!

There’s quite a bit going on with those pipes.  The pipes themselves are brass tubing and the mufflers are aluminum tubing.

 Brass was painted with Alclaad (I don’t remember what color but probably dark aluminum).  The mufflers were left unfinished.  Nothing looks more like metal than real metal.👍

The staining is a mix of clear Tamiya acrylic blue, red and orange, all blended together with Tamiya weathering powders.  
They aren’t perfect by any stretch, but for a first attempt, I’m pretty pleased with the outcome.

[atomicholiday]

Getting really close to the finish line now…

[Zippi]

Just a Super nice looking build there Jeremy.  These old fat fender Fords looks so good don't they.

[TopherMcGinnis]

[slusher]

Looking very sharp, Jeremy!

[TopherMcGinnis]

How's this one coming along?

[atomicholiday]

Hey thanks for your interest!  
It’s on temporary hold.  Here’s the story.  I got it to the point where the only thing left was to install the bumpers.  I had about a week to go before Christmas, when I realized I hadn’t even looked at them.  As soon as I went to take them off the sprue, I knew I was in trouble.  Terrible flash and really bad attachment points meant they were going to have to be stripped and rechromed.  
Fortunately, about this time, my dad called and said they didn’t want to do a gift exchange this year (he goes back and forth on that topic.  Long story.). So that bought me time until his birthday this March.

So currently I’m experimenting with different chrome finishes.  The one I’m thinking will work (ultralumen) requires a 2K base, so I’ll order that this week and try it out.  If I’m not happy, I’ll use Revell chrome.  
I should have it all wrapped up by the end of this month if all goes according to plan.👍

[TopherMcGinnis]

Awesome. Let us know how that chrome  works out.