my 32 Ford update...

[Steve H.]

Haven't done as much as I hoped... just the first coat of paint on the body, the roof insert and grill. I've also started painting the interior, using the wimbledon white I've used everwhere else. All of the blower components are done in alclad polished aluminum. The heads need a little bit of wash to tone them down. As an experiment for the Alclad, I used Tamiya dark blue mettalic as a base coat, instead of black. It does give the aluminum a lighter tone, with blue shadow instead of black. My theory is that chrome or polished metal reflects the sky, so it should have a blue tone to it.

I also spent WAY too long trying to persuade the headers into shape. They're still not where I want them, either! I may order another set from RMCoM and cut them off ahead of the door.

At least this project has a name now... "Topper"! Don't know why that came about, just sounded right

[Ronster]

Looks great, Steve.

[KDog]

oh Man that things looking Sweet ! Love the look of that Flatty in there..

[Mr. Metallic]

Looking good man. Keep those updates coming!

[bsoder]

Great progress Steve..that color does look just right!1 ..B

[Wildrice]

That color just fits right. Way cool build.

[Guest zebm1]

How 'bout a close-up of tha puffer Steve, sos we can see tha effect of using tha different base coat? Purty please?

[Steve H.]

I have 2 intake manifolds painted, black and blue basecoats. I'll try to get pics later this evening.

[Steve H.]

really crappy pics, the color and graininess is somewhat exagerated.

Left intake is base coated blue, right is base coated black.

You can tell how the base coat affects the finished color.

[Mr. Metallic]

really crappy pics, the color and graininess is somewhat exagerated.

Left intake is base coated blue, right is base coated black.

You can tell how the base coat affects the finished color.

Wow, what a difference. Now if I could only get the LHS to carry the Alclad spray cnas. Nice work Steve

[scummy]

The TOPPER is top's already, that's the sweetest 32 sedan I seen in along time . Gona be breathtaking when finished . 8)

[Guest zebm1]

Tha diff is really noticeable, makes tha piece on tha left much brighter. Neat trick Steve.

[ratrodder]

Awesome man! I kove that SCOT blower. Was that a resin or what? looking good on the 32.Ratrodder

[Steve H.]

Awesome man! I kove that SCOT blower. Was that a resin or what? looking good on the 32.Ratrodder

Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland resin... Excellent piece of work.

http://public.fotki.com/davetoups/aftermar...cas_and_miniat/

[Guest zebm1]

Hey Steve, whilst I was perusing tha web I found this pic. Is not a Scot puffer, but I thought that tha pic might be of some use to yu....

enjoy....

[Steve H.]

Thanks, Zeb... I did some pic searches a few weeks ago...

http://public.fotki.com/ModelCarGuy2003/flathead-engines/

Saw that one and a few others that were really helpful (pic #11!)

[Chromecop]

That '32 will look awesome when done!!!!

[ScrappyJ]

Nice build you've got going there, Steve! I like the name too. The white-walls and all make it sort of formal like is would be wearing a tux and a top hat (Topper?).

[Gray Smith]

looking good steve, can't wait to see more of it. Your 32 and the flattie Jb built has me itching to work on my 32

Gray

[Matt T.]

O-reet!

[KDog]

really crappy pics, the color and graininess is somewhat exagerated.

Left intake is base coated blue, right is base coated black.

You can tell how the base coat affects the finished color.

Hey Steve tell me what blue you are using under the Allclad ?

[Guest zebm1]

Go back to page one Kdog.

[Steve H.]

Hey Steve tell me what blue you are using under the Allclad ?

Tamiya Dark Blue Mettalic. Its the darkest blue I've been able to find.