Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) '61 RANCHERO!!! This is one of my favorites, I love the shape... So, I'm going to cut it up! I measured a 1" section for the Bed and an 1/2" section for the Cab with masking tape. Then I outlined the tape with a marker and removed the tape. When you cut, be sure to cut inside the lines, don't go over! This will keep things much straighter. I cut out the sections with a Cut-Off Wheel in the Dremel Tool. Then I placed the sections on a piece of 100 Grit Sandpaper and slowly moved them across the sandpaper untill they were smooth. Edited May 11, 2012 by Ira
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 Back Together Again... I glued the Body Sections back together again, making sure to line up the details! Next I cut 3/4" from the Hood Section... I glued it back together with Zap-A-Gap Green Label Glue.
Joker Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 hee hee ...this is going to be soooo kool ! ! I'm following this build ..
Bartster Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I'm gonna ride along with ya on this one Ira. Very cool!
Chuck Most Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I've got a similar project in the works, only I didn't shorten the cab area and the front end is removed completely. I'll be tagging along for sure!
Dr. Cranky Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Another good one, Ira. You are a regular Dr. Frankenshtein! Can't wait to see more.
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 SLICED THE SIDES OFF THE Z-28!!! Revells Z-28 Funster is the 2nd kit used in this project. I layed a strip of masking tape down each side of the Z-28 for the cut lines. Then I cut one side off with a Cut-Off Wheel in the Dremel Tool. I used a piece of 100 Grit Sandpaper to level the side pieces up. I cut and fit the Z-28 side to the Ranchero side untill I got a pretty good match. Then I cut out the other Z-28 side and cut and fit it untill it matched the other side of the Ranchero.
rv1963 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Wow Ira you do crank out the projects this does look interesting.
jeffs396 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Another cool DW style build from Ira! EXCELLENT! You've inspired me to do a build like this as I've mentioned before...I've got one going, and I'll be watching yours!
CanadianKronik Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Cool project, looking forward to seeing it done.
crazyjim Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I finally got it (I think). It's going to be one of those weird little things with big tires - like the Willys. Right?
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 CUTTING & FITTING!!! I did a lot of this.....fitting the Z-28 sides to the Ranchero, and then cutting or carving the sides untill the fit was tight! When the fit was right I traced the position of the Z-28 sides, on to the Ranchero. The areas marked with an "X" are to be cut. Here is the first round of removing the excess plastic from Ranchero sides.
jjsipes Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 You are having to much fun. This is gonna look great.
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Z-28 RAMCHERO!!! Here are the Z-28 Sides in place on the Ranchero... I was thinking, it might be Fun to make this into an Off-Road Truck for the BAJA 500, with Roll Bars, Big Lites and Monster Engine. Maybe even dirty this one up a bit. This might be a good time to try a little Weathering or at least a little Mud Splatering on the Ranchero... What do you think? Edited April 15, 2012 by Ira
Maindrian Pace Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 As a major Falcon nut, I'm I'm all the way on this one. Already reminds me of the drawings I used to make in school when I really should have been doing something else. -MJS
Sixties Sam Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 That's insane - in a good way! Really creative design. When I saw your fifth photo, I was thinking fill in the wheel wells like an old Nash, but your idea looks cool! Sam
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 hee hee ...this is going to be soooo kool ! ! I'm following this build .. Thanks James!
shucky Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Ira this is so awesome! I'll be watching for more progress. This is wicked cool.
Ira Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 I'm gonna ride along with ya on this one Ira. Very cool! Thanks Bart, Gald you like it!
Dr. Cranky Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Ira, I love this. You are possessed of a rare styrene genius! Keep it going. I've got the pop corn popping!
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