resin caster opportunity

[62rebel]

i'm trying to duplicate as best i can the first version of the Ron Dunn '50 Ford, and while i haven't actually searched much, i don't see a resin version out there....

once i get the contours where i want them, i'll post pics and see if a caster would like to use my model for a master. i've had to do a ton of cutting to the body, chassis, and interior tub to satisfy my inner geek about correctness and structural integrity of the finished model. i'd like to see it done where it would not necessarily NEED a donor kit to finish, but i understand the limitations of resin. anyways; when i get the bodyshell to my satisfaction, i'll post some pics and you can judge for yourselves.

[Mike Kucaba]

THAT would be a very cool classic Kustom, but cars like that are more than the body mods. If I recall correctly(and have mercy here,I'm 61 ) it has some unique tailights,grille and etc. How are those coming along? Looking forward to seeing this as a resin offering.

[62rebel]

after puzzling long and hard over how to best replicate those hand-formed taillight housings, i was digging through one of my spares boxes and there was the answer... of all things, the cinderblocks from the AMT '50 Ford Convertible! i cut one up into two blocks with a single hole through the middle, determined the best angle to cut them and sliced one into two pieces (saving the second uncut block in case i screwed this up) and carved/sanded them to approximate shape, glued them on, added filler and let set up. i kept comparing what i had in my hands to the pictures of the car i printed off the computer, and slowly they took shape.

as for the taillight lenses, i'm going to use the '56 Merc taillight lenses from the AMT '56 Ford Crown Victoria Hardtop. the custom backup light and exhaust tip i'm using the custom taillights from the AMT '49 Ford kit, modified. the grille is still under research, but i have the top bar from a stock Lindberg '53 Ford and one from the AMT '56 to work with.

once i'm satisfied that what i have looks right, there'll be pics.