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AMT/R2's 49 Ford kit.

Grandpa pulled the old flathead out years ago after it blew, he passed away, and everyone forgot about the car. Now, it's pulled from the barn and ready for, well...

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Lot's of fun to build - I didn't have to worry about having a perfectly smooth paint or adding too much detail - in fact, I took some things away!

Thanks for looking!

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That green color is the one I seem to remember on all those old Fords ... or maybe it's just the one that resided by me. Your details where parts are missing is exquisite ... the tranny, steering wheel and tail light especially. Very nice weathering!

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VERY nicely done. I love how you didn't take it too far. Seems like the rust thing is taken too far sometimes. Yours is perfect. Still wearing some original paint but is worn through. Then the little details like the steering wheel missing and the springs showing on the seat but the winner for me is the missing engine with the trans left behind and the exhaust pipes still sitting there. It seems like that's a detail that's always missed. Bravo!!!

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Wow, that just may be the best "beater" model I have ever eeen. The color looks correct for the period and, the rust is just perfect. Two little details that really got me are the wired up tranny and, rust stain on the whitewall. Very, very nice job.

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Ya know I personally have a dislike for all these rustbuckets that seem to be in vogue now...but THIS one is SUPERB! As others have said...not taken to that unrealistic uber rusted out junk fad! Your weathering techniques are spot on. Would love to see a how-to on how you accomplished this weathered car.

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Ya know I personally have a dislike for all these rustbuckets that seem to be in vogue now...but THIS one is SUPERB! As others have said...not taken to that unrealistic uber rusted out junk fad! Your weathering techniques are spot on. Would love to see a how-to on how you accomplished this weathered car.

I agree - this one IS superb. Makes me think of Thunder Road. Now since the engine is already out put a caddy mill or an early hemi in it and run moonshine.

grumpy gus

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Thanks for all the comments. I am happy with the way this kit turned out and glad some of you are also.

Rather than describe the techniques I used, I'll try to get some photos together.

Thanks again!

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Very good build, realistic.

Wish I had a grandpa like that.

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Doctor Cranky LOVES this one! Great job on the weathering, and that interior really draws in the eyes. I think it's a keeper, and you know what it made Doctor Cranky scream?

LONG LIVE RUST!

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