My Latest Factory Stock Attempt .............

[Old Coyote]

..... leaves a lot to be desired ............. I chose an AMT 1940 Ford kit that I had been dragging around for nearly 40 years ............... the molded trim was so light as to cause issues with the bare metal foil (along with my lack of expertise) so there's no trim around the windows .............. oh well, here it is, a box stock 1940 Ford Deluxe sedan with Testor's gray and black paints

[TooOld]

Very nice and a perfect color !

I'm not sure there should be chrome trim around the windows , it was probably just a rubber seal .

[Danno]

Nice, clean build, John.

Don't be so tough on yourself. You've actually pretty much nailed it. There wasn't any chrome trim around the windows other than the center split and the windwing. The kit's engraved welt would represent the black rubber grommet that held the glass in the window openings.

Perhaps a little dark wash in the fender louvers alongside the chrome portion of the grille, and you've really got it!

Edited September 27, 2013 by Danno

[Eshaver]

One "Could " have bought chrome trim . It was an option . The division bar however was chromed at the factory . The only issue I see is the Red on the engine . Ford never used red on that engine . it should be a Dark Green .............

Now bring that model along with the other recent builds to the T A M S show October 26th in Norfolk Virginia .

[crazyjim]

It's SHINY :)

[philo426]

Very clean and realistic build.

[peekay]

Nice looking model. Love that colour, nicely applied too.

[Harry P.]

It's always nice to see a vintage Ford built stock.

[Tom Geiger]

There wasn't any chrome trim around the windows other than the center split and the windwing. The kit's engraved welt would represent the black rubber grommet that held the glass in the window openings.

A quick swipe around those windows with a black Sharpie would take care of the situation!

[bbowser]

Nice job John! Don't see many of these factory stock.

[cobraman]

Looks very nice.

[slusher]

Gorgeous build John, perfect color and finish. You are an awsume model builder...

[Ron Hamilton]

Nice!!!!

[rv1963]

Looks good to me, maybe the guy drove the car blew the engine had it rebuilt and they painted it red, the only can of paint they had in the shop.

[W-409]

Very nice build, as always. Especially the paint job looks very good and you nailed the color on it. Very nice work overall, your builds always impress me.

[PappyD340]

Very NICE and clean build John, I wouldn't expect anything less from your bench, excellent color choice and paint job, like Danno said don't beat yourself up I think you did an outstanding job!!

[Platerpants]

very nice.

[Helix]

Good job John

[realgone58]

I think it looks fantastic!

[TFchronos]

Simple, clean, elegant, it's a stunner, great job on it!