AMT's 1929 Ford Woody/Pickup Kit: WIP

[David G.]

Hello Everybody!

Now that my '50 Oldsmobile Club Coupe is finished, it's time to start another build!

 

This is AMT's 1929 Ford Woody/Pickup kit. According to the box it can be built one of four ways. A wagon or a pickup, with custom or stock options for each. I've decided to build the Woody wagon as a mild-custom hot rod. 

 

The first thing I wanted to do was get the right stance and profile. So I assembled the axles and did a mockup with a number of different wheel sets. I did find a good set of wheels and tires in the parts box. They have kind of a Western Smoothie look which is much better than the Keystone Cliche' Classics or stock spokes in the kit. I will of course dress them up a little.

 

Inspired by the box art and some online photos I decided on a sunny yellow for the base color.

 

I painted the wood panel inserts using my woodgrain technique. The wood body framing will be similar to the inside of the panels.

 

The test-fit mockup is looking pretty good.

 

That's it for this round. 

As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments, questions or critiques you may wish to share.

David G.

[slusher]

how did you achieve that great looking wood panel?

[NOBLNG]

Terrific job on the wood grain there David!😎

[Ulf]

Impressive wood painting.

I really like the stance of the car, I’m in a non dropped period.

[FoMoCo66]

Man, that wood grain is very, uh... woody! Great job on that and you can never go wrong with baby moons!