1961 Ford Galaxie Styline Kit

[vwrabbit]

Wanted to try to do a quick custom so chose this kit to play with. Started with the skirts flipped and moved back and then made the big back bumper. Looked big enough to ask for a Continental spare, so I through one together using some scrap plastic. Here's what I have so far.

I will probably add a little detail or even a frenched license plate to the spare. Having fun with this one.

Tim

Edited September 11, 2012 by vwrabbit

[Albie D]

Cool idea! Love the wheels. This is a fun kit, Im looking forward to the build.

[vwrabbit]

Added a frenched license plate to the spare. I think this is from the AMT 1950 Ford.

Tim

[Blackout Racing]

Looking good, never seen a spare ride like that, KOOL.

[vwrabbit]

Fixed the angle so it wasn't leaning back so far. Now follows the rear angle.

Tim

[bryan_m]

yea, that looks better, it was leanin too much. nice scratchbuildin work, cant wait to see more.......have you decided on what color this will be?

cheers

bryan

[vwrabbit]

Thanks! Unsure on color. But when you asked, gold popped into my head. Maybe with a little flake? :-)

Tim

[bryan_m]

oooh yea..........GOLD! and then get a can of "clear effects" from advance auto parts. its clear coat loaded with tiny metallic flakes! it looks very cool once shot on a basecoat, i would advise shooting regular clear over it, because if you sand and buff it, you will mottle the flakes in the clear, and it will look blurry.........

cheers

bryan

[vwrabbit]

Bryan, thanks for the tip! I'll try running to the auto parts store today and look for that. Would love to get this painted ASAP.

Tim