Black Widow Ford restored

[RodBurNeR]

Well it took long enough. This is my first build of the year. I really struggled with motivation this year, too many things going on in real life.

I restored this from a semi-glue bomb and some of the chrome isn't perfect, some of the parts aren't perfect. The problem I had was the windshield frame fit, it's still not as I would like it.....but it will be fine on my shelf! I did make the windsheild since the original was too rough.

I want to thank Ron S. for the other header I was missing and Greg Holland aka VSRN for these decals he made!

My goal was to get this thing restored before it's reissued....that's the fun in doing these old kits over again!

I hope you like it.....I need to get another one going now! haha

[gseeds]

super clean build !!! nice job !!have you seen the real one someone built from the box art ?

[RodBurNeR]

Thanks guys!

Gary, yes I saw it and watched it online being built. I had a feeling the kit would be reissued because of it. I guess the new issue will have different wheels and some other changes?

[The Modeling Hermit]

I like your last picture with the box. I had that kit when I was younger, but I can assure you that it didn't turn out anywhere close to as fine as yours is.

[impcon]

That is one nice, clean restoration! I can appreciate the work and effort that went into it. As for the reissues - let 'em bring 'em on, I say! But there is nothing like the old originals no matter what! Usually, someone has to meddle with the reissues and change something.

[Guest Johnny]

That is sweet! I always have liked the way that kit looks built like depicted on the box! Most i have seen were done differently by the builders.

I have said it many times but it just seems some of the best builds I have seen and done were rebuilds of old kits that I or others had disgarded or never finished!

Just seem to get more satisfaction out of saving one than building a new kit!

[cruz]

Looks great Bob!!!

[RodBurNeR]

thanks everyone, I am glad to be done with it and glad you liked it!

[Scalper]

Nice work..

Edited July 27, 2010 by Scalper

[henry57]

One of my favorite kits, would love to find one to restore.

Do have any before pics?

[Robert81]

Great to see you got your Black Widow restoration done before Revell Reissues it in the fall.

Really clean build and it looks perfect.

[RodBurNeR]

Thanks!

Here is a link to the progress. The photos are backwards...newest to oldest, so you can see "before".

http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/1/2/finished-models/fomoco/black-widow-/

[bigmikevee]

Hey Bob,

Super nice model, I remember this one well, never got it but always thought it was one of the coolest at the time, aren't you glad the classics coming back?

Man, you just did such a nice job on your car, it just looks so sharp, especially the pictures by the box. amazing, and thanks for posting.

Mike

Edited July 27, 2010 by bigmikevee

[RodBurNeR]

thank you Mike, you are very kind!

[FordRodnKustom]

Great job Bob! Just gotta love these vintage box art builds. Glad you got 'er done before the reissue lands. Keep 'em coming!

[Pale Rider]

Beautiful restoration!! That looks nice and clean.