bbowser Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 I thought I'd try something a little different. Instead of the top-of-the-line 500 I went for the lower optioned Town Hardtop. This is what I was shooting for: I removed the 500 trim and used thin strips of sheet to make the side trim, covered with BMF. I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. I would have never tried something like this before joining this board and being inspired by all the great builds here. Comments welcome, thanks for looking.
JunkPile Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Something different will always grasp my attention. That's nice
High octane Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Really nice job on that Ford as it looks great!
Miatatom Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 A really nice looking Ford. Surprisingly, many folks don't know that Ford outsold Chevy in 1957. Wouldn't know it if you attended a car show nowadays. http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/revisiting-the-1957-sales-numbers/
blunc Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 I think you nailed it. I had a four door version of that car in all black, I was told it was the Town Victoria model. I have started a replica of it but that is on a real far back burner.
charlie8575 Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 "Victoria" was the term Ford used for hardtops. The Club Victoria was a 2-door, the Town Victoria was a 4-door. Nicely-done conversion, Bruce. Hendrix was making a resin conversion, but I think the master developed problems. Charlie Larkin
wayneman Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Very slick. I love the older "daily drivers". You did a great job. Wayne NC
sjordan2 Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Excellent work, and I love to see the less glitzy cars. Who made the kit? I've got to say, those mold seams on the bumpers are not a good thing.
bbowser Posted July 24, 2012 Author Posted July 24, 2012 Excellent work, and I love to see the less glitzy cars. Who made the kit? I've got to say, those mold seams on the bumpers are not a good thing. Thanks for all the comments guys, I really appreciate them. Skip, it's the AMT kit and yes the bumpers are sad. I haven't progressed to Alclad yet so I leave 'em alone.
Harry P. Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks for all the comments guys, I really appreciate them. Skip, it's the AMT kit and yes the bumpers are sad. I haven't progressed to Alclad yet so I leave 'em alone. I was going to mention them, too. They really stick out on an otherwise very well done model. You could strip them, sand them smooth and send them off to ChromeTech USA and have them replated. I think this model deserves it.
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