SteveG Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 .... built virtually straight from the box. The outdoor photos don't show the color well. Here's the interior shown just before the final assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Here's a few more photos .... I'm very pleased with how it came out and it was fairly easy to build. With some added detailing and or minor kit-bashing it could be a great model. If you want to check out more in progress photos just follow the link below. http://public.fotki....ects/page6.html For those who've been waiting for udates on the 65 Ranchero build I hope to do some more posting on it over the weekend as I've made a lot of progress on it this week. Stay tuned.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I keep trying to find something wrong and I can't. Looks beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybuilder Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Nice stocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Very nice and clean, nice sharp foil work. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaddenfan123 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Great Model! the thin whitewalls and bicycle type rims really compliment the brown well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Steve, that really turned out killer... The color is real KOOL, what color did yo use??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdkingjay Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) WOW! The first few pics make that thing look real. Great job. Edited September 17, 2011 by Rdkingjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That looks really good! The two things that really jump out at me as seeming wrong are the chassis just looks toylike and the back bumper looks too big. gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Nice job! I like the brightwork and the wheel covers. Is that a Trumpeter kit? Steve, that really turned out killer... The color is real KOOL, what color did yo use??? Thanks for all the compliments !!! Yes, that's the new Trumpeter kit..... The paint is a current Duplicolor GM paint color. It's actually a very close match to 64 Ford Vintage Burgandy. It was overcast when I took the photos and the color looks washed out in some of them. I'll try to take some more photos next time it's nice out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Looks like it just rolled off the lot!...beautiful job...my sister had a '63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thank you for posting these pics. Excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Beautiful build, Steve. Great foil work, as well. Very clean. I like the look of the Trumpeter kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Very nice looking build - and SHINY. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 That looks really good! The two things that really jump out at me as seeming wrong are the chassis just looks toylike and the back bumper looks too big. gus The chassis pan is probably the weak point of the kit, especially the rear section. The shape of the exhaust behind the rear axle doesn't help either. It should be more flowing. I could fix the exhaust pretty easy but I'm not sure what the chassis needs to look better as underside photos are hard to find. As far as the rear bumper goes, proportionately it matches my reference photos pretty close. The edges are a little too crisp just like the rest of the kit. There should be more of a gap between the rear body trim and the bumper with some body color showing through. It's fixable but not worth effort to strip the chrome and do the minor reshaping needed, then replate it. I'll probably add license plates front and rear which will help. For this build I limited myself to what I could do with just the kit parts, paint and foil. The kit decals didn't include any plates unfortunately. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadiver411 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Very Nice !! It looks like the doors and the trunk could open right now, or they would be very easy to open on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatearthman Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That foil work is amazing, something to strive for all in all a perfect stocker!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That's nice!!! Great work!!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Sweet build, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Nice job on this kit. Nice paint and nice trim , super clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 This one's got my seal of approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 i'll be hunting this kit down as well; even though my own Falcon is a '62 tudor sedan.... i have had Falcons out of every year except 67 and 68... and i've spent enough time underneath them to account for what deficiencies you're seeing. the rear frame rails, from the front spring pocket back to the bumper, are too narrow and too close together, placing the rear springs too close together and "crowding" the fuel tank, which seems like it should be farther forward and further from the edge of the trunk floor. it's my suspicion that Trumpeter is aware of the rear axle placement and left the discrepancy there to allow modelers to install larger wheels and tires without chopping holes in the chassis. i can't explain the exhaust; it follows no factory schematic i've seen, even Mustangs. the body and interior looks great, even with the faults we've discussed before. you've done a fantastic job and thanks for not hiding any of the faults Trumpeter left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Very nice build, like it very much! That color is great, and paintjob is amazing. I like the engine work also, nice job with Box Stock build. Maybe needs to continue my build also..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 That is a sharp looking little Falcon Steve! Looks like the only let down is the chassis and the intake. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these! Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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