'36 Ford rebuild

[espo]

I wasn't happy with the way my first build of this kit turned out. After disassembly and primer, it went back into the box for a few years as I was moving. Found it while looking for models to sell at a swap meet and thought some else could do something with it. Lot of lookers but no buyers even for $10. So, I'm taking a second swing at this one. 

[Can-Con]

I've always loved the look of that orange box art hotrod. Gonne do one like that one day.😉

[espo]

38 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

I've always loved the look of that orange box art hotrod. Gonne do one like that one day.😉

Be aware the fitment of the grill is disappointing if you are used to say a Revell type quality and the same can be said for the windshield mounting. But we are modelers after all so while it is a challenge you can beat into submission. 

[Can-Con]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Be aware the fitment of the grill is disappointing if you are used to say a Revell type quality and the same can be said for the windshield mounting. But we are modelers after all so while it is a challenge you can beat into submission. 

No worries David. I'm familiar with the kit. Built this one 19 years ago [😲] and I have one on the table right now with a resin sedan body. 

But making things "work" is what hot rodding's about, right? 😉

[customline]

1 hour ago, Can-Con said:

No worries David. I'm familiar with the kit. Built this one 19 years ago [😲] and I have one on the table right now with a resin sedan body. 

But making things "work" is what hot rodding's about, right? 😉

Hey  Steve, what's the paint on that totally sanitary coupe?

[customline]

I know this time it's gonna make you happy, David.  At least you don't need to scrape mold flash off everything!  🙂

[slusher]

I have always liked your builds, David'

[espo]

17 hours ago, Can-Con said:

No worries David. I'm familiar with the kit. Built this one 19 years ago [😲] and I have one on the table right now with a resin sedan body. 

But making things "work" is what hot rodding's about, right? 😉

Now that is just cool looking. I'm not copying your color but have already used Tamiya TS-18 Red Mt. over a pink primer base on mine. I like how you blended the roof on yours and you would never know that that was a separate part from the body. like the stance and the wheels. If I could own a 1:1 '36 I think this would be the look I would want.  

[espo]

16 hours ago, customline said:

I know this time it's gonna make you happy, David.  At least you don't need to scrape mold flash off everything!  🙂

Hi Jim. Ya no flash, but man getting all the old paint out of the nicks and crannies was no fun. I also didn't do a real good job of blending the roadster body parts as I may be able to do now. I have been tempted to put away again, but I have also made up my mind to finish this so and so kit once and for all. This is one of those things that haunts us all at some time.  

[espo]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

I have always liked your builds, David'

Thank you Carl. This will not be my finest just something that I want to get done finally. 

[Can-Con]

16 hours ago, customline said:

Hey  Steve, what's the paint on that totally sanitary coupe?

HOK candy brandywine over silver. [IIRC, thier orion silver base]

[customline]

6 hours ago, espo said:

Hi Jim. Ya no flash, but man getting all the old paint out of the nicks and crannies was no fun. I also didn't do a real good job of blending the roadster body parts as I may be able to do now. I have been tempted to put away again, but I have also made up my mind to finish this so and so kit once and for all. This is one of those things that haunts us all at some time.  

Throw the box away, Dave.  That way, you gotta finish it 🥴.  

[espo]

Got some color and test fitting body and chassis. 

[NOBLNG]

The paint is looking gorgeous David!😎

[espo]

12 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

The paint is looking gorgeous David!😎

I used Tamiya TS-18 Red Mt. and Clear. 

[Donny]

Looking really good mate, love the color. Looking forward to seeing it finished, as you are I bet. 

Don

Edited Monday at 09:30 PM by Donny

[BERT100]

Good job of restricting that model.  Great colors too.

[Zippi]

I'm diggin the new colors there David.  

[bobss396]

I have a bunch of these, I should dive into one of them. You've done a good job fixing that one up. 

Model Car Garage does make a PE grille for the '36. I have one in my stash. The install will be tricky with the compound curves.