Revell 1948 ford custom coupe

[Bullybeef]

A little from the front to bring the bumper in closer.

And now we are looking a little more svelte! 
it’s looking a heck of a lot better in my eyes. 

[Badge73]

Stance appears to have been corrected? I like it's look, are you sticking with those rims? Do they have a center hub cap?

[Bullybeef]

20 minutes ago, Badge73 said:

Stance appears to have been corrected? I like it's look, are you sticking with those rims? Do they have a center hub cap?

Thank you, the kit has a choice of either flipper caps or I think Cadillac caps, I’m still undecided on rim choice. The tire size is right on the money for the look I’m after at this point in time. But like all my previous work it can all change…

[Mr. Metallic]

Great to see you back to the bench Bil. Love the flavor you have marinating on this 48.

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Great to see you back to the bench Bil. Love the flavor you have marinating on this 48.

Thanks Craig the self imposed exile is over. I’m happy to be back after that lengthy hiatus, you will be happy with my next project methinks.  

[Bullybeef]

In an effort to keep the flow of the bumpers correct I added back a slim piece of the rear bumper skirt.

i think the bumpers will now sit more flush to the body and add a subtle custom look that I was going for. Now to decide on fender skirts for the rear, cause if I’m adding them I want them on now as opposed to after paint when they can become a chore to affix cleanly (imo).

thoughts , comments, criticisms? All comment are welcome!

[Badge73]

Oh smooth...I really like that look. My vote is to keep them both, they look great.

[Bullybeef]

5 minutes ago, Badge73 said:

Oh smooth...I really like that look. My vote is to keep them both, they look great.

On with tape atm, just so I can let it sit and I can glance at it from time to time to see if I’m sold on the look!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking good, a little at a time...just like real.

Tucking the bumpers in helps a lot, and getting that big old 4-speed Hydramatic squeezed into an early chassis takes some real effort, just like real.

But with a powerful Caddy OHV V8, a tasteful chop, and an automatic, this would be one sweet piece in reality.   

[espo]

Liking the bumpers, not sure about the fender skirts, but it's your build to do with as you wish. 

[espo]

Just now, espo said:

Liking the bumpers, not sure about the fender skirts. To quote the old Burger King ad, "Do it your way".

 

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Looking good, a little at a time...just like real.

Tucking the bumpers in helps a lot, and getting that big old 4-speed Hydramatic squeezed into an early chassis takes some real effort, just like real.

But with a powerful Caddy OHV V8, a tasteful chop, and an automatic, this would be one sweet piece in reality.   

Thank you Bill, it’s been pretty smooth going so far, but then again I don’t really do aggressive body styling. 

[Bullybeef]

23 minutes ago, espo said:

Liking the bumpers, not sure about the fender skirts, but it's your build to do with as you wish. 

Thank you David, I'm not sure about them yet either. 

[Badge73]

I am loving the skirts, Bil. It's so entertaining to see how everyone has their own preferences about cars. I guess it's what makes us all unique and then we get cool custom pieces from it.

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, Badge73 said:

I am loving the skirts, Bil. It's so entertaining to see how everyone has their own preferences about cars. I guess it's what makes us all unique and then we get cool custom pieces from it.

Could not agree more! The Sharing of ideas here on the forum is what brings me back! 

[bill-e-boy]

It seems on the few replies that the stance on skirts is divided about half for and the other half not. When I built my 48 coupe I spent time prepping and painting the skirts, but as I am 50/50 on skirts and I ended up not using them.

I like the stance you have Bil and the method you have used to achieve the look

[Bullybeef]

19 hours ago, bill-e-boy said:

It seems on the few replies that the stance on skirts is divided about half for and the other half not. When I built my 48 coupe I spent time prepping and painting the skirts, but as I am 50/50 on skirts and I ended up not using them.

I like the stance you have Bil and the method you have used to achieve the look

Thank you Bill, I’m still on the fence on those as well, on some cars they are almost a must have like the Merc for instance. 
Todays chore will be mating the dual exhaust from the kit to the manifolds from the cad, I had considered headers but as this is an early 50’s kinda build, junkyard parts may not have seen headers yet( mainstream anyways).

Edited 11 hours ago by Bullybeef
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