Darin Bastedo Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 This is the fastest I've built a model since I was a teenager, and I had a lot of fun! This is a Build up of the Bandit Resins Ford Falcon Sport Coupe. I built it as birthday present for my fiance. She alway's loved the Ford falcon her Dad used to drive. I painted it in her favorate paint scheme. It sits on Pegasus 19 & 23 inch Tork-Thrusts, paint to resemble natuaral finish spokes. I wanted it to have a nice rake to it, so I redrilled the axle holes in the chassis. The chassis and all the trim came in the AMT 1961 Ranchero kit. The chassis needed to be trimmed in the back, but no other changes were needed to build the trans kit. You will notice a teddy bear in the back seat. that is because everytime she has to go in for surgery or start a new round of chemo I always give her a new bear. She unfortunately has aquite a collection now. the back ground of the display replicates the alley in back of the drug store her mother worked in for twenty years. The interior has photo-reduced guages in a photo-etched panel, the steering wheel is a Detail Master piece while the steering column is from The Model Car Garage. I used one of the column drops to make a cup holder, and put her favorite drink, A Cranberry Limade from sonic, in it. Note it even has the correct red straw. She loves to listen to music while driving so I gave her some CDs to listen to. She also needs some shades to drive with on sunny days. The front tag's meaning is obvious... The rear Tag is a tribute to her late father Melvin Nelson. Thanks for looking, This is the most fun I had building in a long time. Never once did i worry about what the judges would see, or worry abot getting the detailing just right, I simply built it for fun, and for the love of a good woman.
Harry P. Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 You had just about the best motivation for building this model as anyone could have. All the best to your fianceé in her fight.
Darin Bastedo Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 You had just about the best motivation for building this model as anyone could have. All the best to your fianceé in her fight. the funny thing is in recent history I haven't finished a model in less than three weeks, so I was worried that I wouldn't have it done by Thursday Anyone who knows me knows I build slow, sometimes to the point where you only see progress with high speed photography. I have to say about Kenny at Bandit resins, is his stuff goes together really nice, and his stuff is top notch. if this didn't build so easy, it wouldn't have been done as soon.
Darin Bastedo Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 I should also thank Marc Nellis, since design wise i stole his "look"... Thanks for the inspiration Marc!
sjordan2 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) A beautiful build of an unusual kit. You've filled it with things with so much significance, and you've totally filled it with love. Edited October 11, 2010 by sjordan2
highway Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 You had just about the best motivation for building this model as anyone could have. All the best to your fianceé in her fight. I second what Harry said, and the build is beautiful not only in workmanship, but its meaning and sentimental value as well.
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I should also thank Marc Nellis, since design wise i stole his "look"... Thanks for the inspiration Marc! Don't you mean, this one? Glad to inspire and prayers to you and Beej!!!
Darin Bastedo Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Don't you mean, this one? Glad to inspire and prayers to you and Beej!!! Wow! that is sweet I didn't even know about that one. I might have to have Kenny send me another one thanks for the prayers we need them.
junkman1153 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 very nice build with a great inspiration for it. my mother is a cancer survivor 40 years and i drove her for her chemotherapy many times. there is always hope. best of luck to the both of you. i know kenny well he is a straight up person to deal with.
Jim Gibbons Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Have to admit to getting a bit misty eyed about this wonderful build; as Harry said, great motivation behind it. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.
cobra98 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 WOW!! That is one great looking falcon,very sharp
camaroman Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Great build for a worthy reason!!! We are pulling for her!!!
Greg Cullinan Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Hope all is well. Great build and the extra accessories are awesome. One of my favorite all time cars and yours is one I would want.
cruz Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Very cool and inspiring, I don't believe in luck but in God's promise that you will get through this, my prayers for you and the family!!
charlie8575 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Wonderful on all counts. My mother just made the one-year mark since being diagnosed with breast cancer, and I know what cancer can do to your family. Hang in there and we're all pulling for both of you. Charlie Larkin
Chuck Most Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Lots of thoughtful touches on this one, and it doesn't hurt that the model is very cool as well.
rlz58 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Wow that is a cool car ,looks great.Even better is why you built it.
Guest madazzskilzkustumz Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Wow! That Black Falcon is PERFECT! Thanks!JIMMY!
Darin Bastedo Posted October 21, 2010 Author Posted October 21, 2010 Mere's My sweetie with her birthday present. It even matches her blouse.... Being able to bring a smile to her face with all that's going on is better than the fun of building the model.
sjordan2 Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 Wow. The joyful angel in the background seems very appropriate with this beautiful picture.
Darin Bastedo Posted October 21, 2010 Author Posted October 21, 2010 Wow. The joyful angel in the background seems very appropriate with this beautiful picture. I didn't notice that, I was pre-occupied with the joyous angel in the foreground
sjordan2 Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) I didn't notice that, I was pre-occupied with the joyous angel in the foreground Absolutely. Well said. And thank you for sharing that photo with us. Edited October 21, 2010 by sjordan2
davyou5 Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) I have been watching this one on the workbench for a while now, Its great! Probably the best that I have seen so far, and the Heart behind it was even better. My thoughts are with you both . Edited October 21, 2010 by davyou5
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