bogger44 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Here is my latest build, and first to be posted here at MCM. It's the AMT kit painted in Dupli-Color Dark Cherry Metallic and Tamiya Light Gun Metal. I threw on a set of Pegasus Chrome T's at all corners, as well as disc brakes made from some spare washers I had laying around. With the stock leaf-sprung rear suspension, the wider tires didn't fit, so I converted it over to a four link. The stock axle was retained, with the control arms coming from the parts box. Other than that, the rest is 99% out of the box. It was a fun build, albiet a little challenging at times, especially trying to get the doors to line up right (they still don't, but fit much better than they did to begin with). Thanks 'fer looking, and any questions or comments welcome. Since finishing it, I never did take a pic of the chassis, so here is one I took before final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaotle80 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Very cool Fairlane, I like your Colour choice very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Great looking model Tony. I love the color combo. I've got a couple of these kits and the doors always kept me from working on it... I'm thinking of just adding some plastic to the door edges and gluing them shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sweet build. Love the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Now that is Pretty! I like everything about it. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nice work Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks a lot guys! Great looking model Tony. I love the color combo. I've got a couple of these kits and the doors always kept me from working on it... I'm thinking of just adding some plastic to the door edges and gluing them shut. I very nearly did the same thing. Those are some frustrating pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Very clean and well done on what at times is a challenging model to build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That is beautiful, to say the least!! Your colours are perfect and it's a nice, clean build. Very well done.. definitely something to be proud of! The '57 was IMHO Ford's best offering ever when it came to styling and tasteful design. I've always wanted a red and white 2 door hardtop but I don;t think that is going to happen. Dollars are too tight and the cars are out of my reach financially. *sighs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBill Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Beautiful man! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That's a very nice job on a classic kit. I like everything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Very tasteful. A nice mild custom with an excellent execution. I think Flame Red/either Gunmetal or Woodsmoke Gray were a factory option. Otherwise, Ford used to have a code "S" for a custom color application at the factory, and I would imagine such a thing would have been available. I think the Flame Red with Gunmetal Gray would have been rather sharp with the white/red interior. Charlie Larkin Edited November 24, 2012 by charlie8575 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 WOW! first week here and you're hitting em outta the park. We needed another skill guy, your timing was sublime. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Tony, l love the interior and colors you used on this build. Awsume build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Oh yeah. Excellent choice of a SHINY :) color. The build is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous car ! Your paint and trim work look great ! Looking forward to seeing more of your work , and welcome to the forum ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Great looking car. Nice clean execution, cool color selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 beautiful,and clean,super job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Oh, that's stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thats beautiful great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Beautiful model! The color scheme is perfect, and well done. The photos with the doors open look like you could climb in and drive away! Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra98 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Great build! The color combo really sets it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hot, hot, hot. Absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 really sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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