Revell 1948 ford custom coupe

[Bullybeef]

15 hours ago, Trainwreck said:

I prefer your build without the fender skirts but maybe you just haven't found the right ones, any chance you could get your hands on the IMC '48 items?

Not a likely find for me☹️

[Bullybeef]

13 minutes ago, customline said:

Is the IMC the same as the Testor's kit?

I do believe so.

[Bullybeef]

Well I think I have all the suspension components modified enough to maybe , just maybe add some paint to them, it’s down to sub assemblies now.  These will all be be hand painted, as I enjoy the process of getting all the details right, there will be a heavy mix of shades of black and greys.

[Trainwreck]

56 minutes ago, customline said:

Is the IMC the same as the Testor's kit?

Testors and Union models made copies of the original IMC kit, if I'm not mistaken only the convertible had the upgraded custom parts. 

[customline]

Ahhhh.....50 shades of gray.....😛

[Trainwreck]

2 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

Not a likely find for me☹️

That's too bad, I think they would be a perfect fit as they are already shaped for the rear fender and don't intrude on the feature line. Well, carry on any way I'm sure you'll sort something out.

Edited November 3 by Trainwreck

[customline]

Why not re-shape the kit skirts to fit the openings? 

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, customline said:

Why not re-shape the kit skirts to fit the openings? 

I could do that, or… not use them at all. Still Considering the options.

[Badge73]

18 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

I could do that, or… not use them at all. Still Considering the options.

Stay with the skirts, damn it! lol

[Bullybeef]

On 11/4/2025 at 11:42 AM, Badge73 said:

Stay with the skirts, damn it! lol

Teetering on the edge…

[rattle can man]

longer, more tear-drop shaped skirts or flush mounted are my vote.

[Bullybeef]

Now the chassis is all sorted with modifications for ride height and fitment of the big cad mill. It was time to add some colour. A few small touchups will be required.

I’m slowly making progress on this build and doing my best to keep the bench squirrels at bay, I think they are enjoying their banishment to @customline and @TopherMcGinnis benches. That being said I do feel the need to stretch my creative legs and have been thinking of another winter parts bin build.

[TopherMcGinnis]

This is my Squirrel.....

[NOBLNG]

The chassis looks great Bil.👍 I am not a big fan of fender skirts fwiw.

[espo]

Great looking chassis and suspension details. 

[Bullybeef]

8 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

The chassis looks great Bil.👍 I am not a big fan of fender skirts fwiw.

Thank you Greg, still deciding on skirts.

3 hours ago, espo said:

Great looking chassis and suspension details. 

Thank you David. Still needs a few touchups. 

[junkyardjeff]

I have been wanting to get one of those kits and need to get off my behind and get one.