1935 Ford Chopped 3-Window Coupe

[customline]

That color combo looks great, Bob. Using a later flathead is a cool idea too. 

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, customline said:

That color combo looks great, Bob. Using a later flathead is a cool idea too. 

Thanks Jim.  I think I have decided to build the first print of this 35 Coupe the way it was meant to be.  I have a couple others I can build later and put my spin on it. 

 

[Zippi]

I got a little painting done this morning before the thunder storms hit this afternoon.

[BK9300]

Very steady, if you painted the white walls freehand!  Looking good.

[Zippi]

16 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

Very steady, if you painted the white walls freehand!  Looking good.

Heck no Brian they are decals from the parts box.  I'd hate to see what they would look like if I free handed them.

[Spex84]

Looking good 😀 It's exciting to see a full 3D printed '30s Ford kit getting built. I like the whitewalls!

[Zippi]

On 5/16/2025 at 9:44 PM, Spex84 said:

Looking good 😀 It's exciting to see a full 3D printed '30s Ford kit getting built. I like the whitewalls!

Thanks Chris.  When I saw the pic of this 35 Ford available as a .stl file I knew I had to get it because I've never heard of a 35 Ford kit being produced before.  The whitewalls came out better than expected but it did take two tries on a couple of them. 

[NOBLNG]

They look great Bob.👍

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

They look great Bob.👍

Thanks.  I appreciate it Greg.  

[Zippi]

I now have a rolling chassis.  The engine still needs some detail work but the body seems to fit fine on the first mock-up with the wheels.  

[James2]

I love it, the chassis and drive train look as good as the exhaust!

[customline]

That's looking real nice, Bob.  I've always liked the '35. 

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, James2 said:

I love it, the chassis and drive train look as good as the exhaust!

Much obliged James.

43 minutes ago, customline said:

That's looking real nice, Bob.  I've always liked the '35. 

Thanks.  Yup, I always liked the 35-36-37.  I did the ole fat fenders.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking good, Bob!

[Zippi]

On 5/19/2025 at 6:44 PM, SpikeSchumacher said:

Looking good, Bob!

Thanks Spike.

[Zippi]

I shot the primer on yesterday and earlier today I shot the Tamiya Royal Light Gray on.  

[bill-e-boy]

Coming along nicely Bob The mock up prior to paint looks mean. I bet in real life it would be fairly loud with no mufflers too LOL

[Zippi]

59 minutes ago, bill-e-boy said:

Coming along nicely Bob The mock up prior to paint looks mean. I bet in real life it would be fairly loud with no mufflers too LOL

Thanks Bill.  Yeah, it would probably get the neighbors mad if you fired it up early in the morning.  

[Zippi]

I had a little time yesterday so I sprayed the topcoat on the body.  Should look ok once the black grille is installed.  The rubber black running boards and rag top should bring it to life a little better also.  

[DJMar]

Wow, she looks great! The gray with the red wheels is always a good call.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, DJMar said:

Wow, she looks great! The gray with the red wheels is always a good call.

I do appreciate it DJ.  Yup, I think it's a good color combo.

[Zippi]

Just got the 2k clear shot on the body about an hour ago.  I'm sure learning a lot about 3D printing and how to prep and paint the resin parts.  I guess this build it a trail run as I'm leaning as I go along.  Hope to do better on the next one.

[customline]

Paint looks fantastic, Bob. How do you plan to handle the roof situation? 

[Zippi]

43 minutes ago, customline said:

Paint looks fantastic, Bob. How do you plan to handle the roof situation? 

Thanks man.  I'll probably cover it with bmf and trim out the rag top and hit it with light coats of matt black so it hopefully won't bleed under the foil.

[customline]

1 hour ago, Zippi said:

Thanks man.  I'll probably cover it with bmf and trim out the rag top and hit it with light coats of matt black so it hopefully won't bleed under the foil.

A light coat of clear first to seal the mask?

Edit: .....only because I keep forgetting to do that 😔

Edited May 23 by customline