Southern Fried Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Like you would have seen...say, back in the late '60's...early '70's. Took a break from building aircraft. Revells '57 Ford seemed like the right platform. A "Gas Station/ Garage Queen". Like them "Good Ol' Boys" woulda' had for some cheap fun! Low budget body. (Tree fell on SchoolMarms 6 cylinder Ford front end) Available 390 Ford engine...(AMT's Starliner 3x2) Parts bin... "Steelies" on slicks... 9 inch posi...4 speed... It's goin' slow, as a build...BUT! I'm havin' fun with this one... Gotta touch up the trim work somewhat... needed dull...only had Bright BMF... Not as steady as I used ta' be... Now, for some early bucket seats...roll bar...and some windows with decals...
FordRodnKustom Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Good start, you definitely captured the look you're going after. I like it.
Southern Fried Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 Thanx... Hadta' pull the rear end back out...Thus the white spots on the frame. Just couldn't get the rear tire offset right to fit in the fender wells. Didn't wanna cut the openings. I'll adjust/drop it in last. Wire the engine. Add the air cleaner threaded screws.. Meybe some Cragers or American 5 spokes on the front. Traction bars... I dunno... Meybe I'll finish it...meybe not...
PappyD340 Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Very NICE Phillip, I like where you are taking this one!!
John Pol Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Great job so far where did you get the hood scoop from John Pol
Southern Fried Posted August 18, 2013 Author Posted August 18, 2013 Great job so far where did you get the hood scoop from John Pol Ebay...rdsxfan2. Resin teardrop hood. One of the best . I've got Modelhaus, Flintstone, etc. resin...THIS one is among the best. Virtually ZERO adjustment.
ChevyCoupe41 Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Very cool project! I will watch this one closely.
Joker Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Cool story ...the weathering on the side trim got my attention. Keep us posted.
Guest Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Love the subtle weathering on this build! I would really like to see a tutorial from you on your process.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Love the subtle weathering on this build! I would really like to see a tutorial from you on your process. I know right, looks good without being too much.
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