crazyjim Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 How did you run the ignition wires? I started a '48 Ford kit and the distributor has 2 prongs sticking out the top. Does each bank of 4 wires all go into 1 prong?
Shardik Posted August 18, 2012 Author Posted August 18, 2012 Marcus: Thanks. And look in the truck section for my next one. Marty: I ppreciate it (comment & offer). Jim: That's how I interpreted it . I glued the 4 wires in a tight bundle then cut them all flush and super glued the bundle to the end of the "prong". Repeat for other side. I honestly don't know if it's accurate, but it seems logical.
crazyjim Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 I'm going with a "normal" distributor that's available for '49-'53 flatheads. I never cared for the clamshell distributor like on the '48. Did you use the stock (kit) ride height on your build? I think I'd like to go a little bit lower.
Shardik Posted August 21, 2012 Author Posted August 21, 2012 Jim: Yes, I used the stock suspension from the kit, which actually yields a lower ride height than what you see here. The poblem is that I had to separate the frame to fix an incredibly lame mistake , and when I reassembled it I didn't get it back together quite right. I am definately going to have to fix this!
Grumpa Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 This is a great looking model Johann! It has a late '50's early '60's hot rod look. The color looks great, and I think that the suicide doors may find their way onto the one that I have to build. Your military modeling skills have surely helped out on this build. Great look!
carchub Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 I know it may not have been on purpose, but I love the marks on the front-right whitewall. "Watch the the curb" Great build, bring us more!
pepperdrumstix Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 For the opening in the door gap, put some black thread around the opening and it will look like the stuff on those cars around the doors. We called them "fuzzies". Maybe dark grey thread. Super nice build. Patrick
Shardik Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 Roland: Actually, the scuff marks are intentional. I figured this is what it would look like if I were driving it . Patrick: That's an excelent idea. Thanks!
Gluhead Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 That is a good idea. It's called windlace, by the way. Fuzzies are actually the fuzzy strips that go between the door and the window at the bottom of the opening.
Steven2 Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Looks like the crossover to "scale civilian life" was a smooth one for you. I learned lesson #5 ages ago, now if only I could abide by it.
carchub Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Roland: Actually, the scuff marks are intentional. I figured this is what it would look like if I were driving it . Nice! It looks so good on it man. What did you do to achieve the marks?
Shardik Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 Mark: Sorry I missed you back there. I really apreciate your comment, since that is exactly the look I was going for. I like the idea of representing something that the average Joe could do 1:1 with hard work, ingenuity, and a five digit bank account. Glu': I thought a windlace was something in ship rigging . Steven: The problem with #5 is that it interferes with my "artistic spontaneity" . Roland: Since the whitewalls are pad printed, it was a simple matter of scuffing them with some fine sandpaper.
carchub Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Roland: Since the whitewalls are pad printed, it was a simple matter of scuffing them with some fine sandpaper. Great! Another tip for my technique book! (In my brain) Thanks! =)
Shardik Posted September 16, 2012 Author Posted September 16, 2012 That model is almost contest-winning quality. If that's your first car, I'd say you are doing just fine! In fact, a lot better than just fine. On the strength of the responses to my '48 ford on this forum, I decided to enter it in my first model contest: Wing Nut Con. This event was sponsored by IPMS and a local club (Rob Wolfe, Denver IPMS). When the judging was done I wandered over to the class 27 custom auto' table and was amazed to find... Thanks to everyone who commented, it was your encouragement that prompted me to enter.
walt francis Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Like alot of us will say...Never sweat the small stuff and build for the fun of building and don't make it a job. Nice paint and engine detail.
1930fordpickup Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Congrats on the 2nd place award for a fine looking Model .
Shardik Posted September 16, 2012 Author Posted September 16, 2012 Walt, Jim and Andy; Thanks. The contest was fun, and actually placing in it was an unexpected thrill. I'm fired up now; there's another contest in about a month and I've got two other builds that I'm now motivated to finish for this one. Thanks again.
Grumpa Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats on second place Johann. I love the look of this '48.
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