Ron Hamilton Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I bought this kit when it first introduced back in the 90's and started on it right away. It was well executed, and represented the subject matter well. A few months back, a modeler brought an extremely nice Replica Stock build of this kit to show at the meeting. I apologize for not remembering the builder of this beauty, but seeing it reminded me about this model that was sitting in a box waiting to be completed. Originally, I had intended to build it in a similar manner as the above build. However, I made the decision to modify into a street machine, with suspension mods, modern running gear, and an upgraded interior. First off, I painted it with Testors' "Boyd's Florida Roadstar Orange" enamel under a gray primer with a clearcoat. The color shifted due to the Aqua styrene the kit moulded in. I liked the unexpected color. I had some aftermarket pieces to use, so I incorporated them into this build, such as a turned peep mirror by my pal Chad Shapiro, a set of Detail Master photoetch and aluminum "Billet Specialties" wheels, which I polished with some Wenol aluminum polish, and a Model Car Garage '50 Ford PU Photoetch scripts. For the drivetrain, I adapted the 5.0 Liter V8 and 5-speed Manual from the Monogram 1993 Mustang Cobra, with a billet air cleaner, and engine wiring from my parts box. To get it down into the weeds, I spliced the fron half of the chassis from the Mustang, along with the radiator and driveshaft, which I lengthened and indexed. The exhaust pipes are aluminum tubing, with motorcycle style megaphone mufflers. The bed was tubbed to fit the tall rear tires, utilizing 2 halves of a film canister. I was suprised that all of this fit under the body the way it did. It took quite a while, but it came out pretty good in my opinion. Another reason for finishing the build, I needed a nice flathead for my upcoming 49 Mercury Woody project, which is going to be started soon as I get the surfboards and roof rack form Replicas and Miniatures.
slusher Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Very sharp truck Ron. I really like the color....
afx Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Very nice Ron. This kit is on my must build list. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours.
bpletcher55 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Nice truck Ronald , I,m sure that stock blue f-1 was done by one mr , MARCOS CRUZ, That is a great kit and has produced meany cool builds ,
Ron Hamilton Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 Nice truck Ronald , I,m sure that stock blue f-1 was done by one mr , MARCOS CRUZ, That is a great kit and has produced meany cool builds , Blair, The quality of the other '50 Ford build at the beginning of this thread would not surprise me if Marcos had done it. As I said in the beginning, it was georgeous, and that is his SSR that is next to it. He will let me know. Thanks to everyone for the comments.
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