peter31a Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Very nice, Danno! I just love a well built stock Model A. Kudos!
realgone58 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Man, that came out beautiful! And you're right, the paint is right on!
Danno Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Neal, Bruce, Peter, Chris, Alan, Thank you all for your kind words! Bruce ~ Inspiring others to appreciate a genre is a real 'mission accomplishment' in my view, and a great compliment. Peter, Me too! I've been in love with Model As and Model AAs for half a century! Glad you like. Alan, it was such a pleasant surprise. To find an inexpensive and readily available over-the-counter spray paint that so perfectly matched the judging-standard Ford A, B, and mid-30s engine paint was definitely good fortune. For what I spent on the 'official' paint for my 1:1, per can, I could buy a case of the American Accents.
Maindrian Pace Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Wow, I heard rumors about this. Super clean and detailed build, and just a bit ironic that a fire department car is made partially out of wood. I hope that hinge material re-appears, it gives me some ideas. -MJS
Harry P. Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Beautifully done! I love all the added detail, and the piano-hinged hood looks perfect. Dang, man... you're stealing my brass-era thunder!
Danno Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks, Mike and Harry! High praise indeed coming from builders of your stature.
W-409 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Great looking build, Danno! That hood hinge is excellent, especially when considering the size of it. Really nice detail, too and great paint job. That's a cool subject that would be neat to build.
John Goschke Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Excellent build! I admire your skills adding so much authentic detail to a rather tough kit. Nicely done graining as well.
Terry Jessee Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Okay, Baker Boy, here's a little extra impetus. You pick something--a car or pickup--and we'll both build it in our own inimitable fashions. Gotta be done by July 4. I know--it's an all-new something, but it'll be fun to see where we both go. Maybe another woody? How about the '49 Merc? Or how about any LAPD cruiser? Just for the fun of it--and some perverse bragging right.... You up for it? Terry
Danno Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks, Niko! Thanks, John! I feel very fortunate to have guys like the two of you find merit in my work! I really enjoy scoping out your builds, both of you!
Danno Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 Okay, Baker Boy, here's a little extra impetus. You pick something--a car or pickup--and we'll both build it in our own inimitable fashions. Gotta be done by July 4. I know--it's an all-new something, but it'll be fun to see where we both go. Maybe another woody? How about the '49 Merc? Or how about any LAPD cruiser? Just for the fun of it--and some perverse bragging right.... You up for it? Terry See what happens when I'm out in the trenches most of the day, fightin' crime and all that? Mr. Jessee sneaks in a little gauntlet-tossing! TJ! Old friend! Sounds like a plan. And I get to pick? Hmmm. Lemme see. We've both already done some of the usual suspects: JoHan Plymouth Fury. Lindberg Crown Wick. AMT Dodge Monaco. Revell Caprice. No challenges there, and you built the box art model for the Monaco. MPC Force 440? Possibility. Revell Impala ... hmm, possibility. I haven't seen any you've built, but I've done a couple already. And I've done a couple of the Revell Magnums. I think it would be more fun to make it something neither of us has done yet. Oh! Hey! Revell Mustang 5.0 LX? Have you done one of those yet? {Complete disclosure: I have two in progress, neither finished, but I also have another kit I haven't cracked open yet.} Revell '57 Ford Custom? Revell '57 Chevy 210 post? How about the Testors Dodge Charger? Not too many of those have shown up in built form. (I haven't seen any you've built and I haven't built one yet.) Ever the gentleman, I'll give you a choice of three I'm comfortable with. Whaddya say? Mustang 5.0 LX, '57 Ford Custom, or 2006 Dodge Charger? Back to you; my serve, your volley. Which shall be our weapons of choice, my friend? Old Ford, little Ford, or Charger? This does sound like fun! (Although I feel a little like David, squaring off with Goliath!!)
Danno Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks, G! That means a lot from you, my friend. Always nicer to meet the approval of those you know and respect!
Terry Jessee Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Ah, yes, ever the gentleman. I like old Ford. To tighten this up, use what's in the box. Aftermarket decals are okay, as is detailing. And so we'll see, David. Goliath is getting old and slow, so it's probably a better match than you think. Start now--'57 Fords at the ready. This sounds like fun. If anyone cares to join in, come ahead. By the way, I really like that woody. That's a nice piece of work. Hobby Lobby has craft braid that looks a lot like that wiring/cable for the headlights. Might be easier to work with. Terry
Danno Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Yer on, dude! Although you're really stunting my style (that's what you said: 'style-to-style') with the 'only in the box' thing. Oh, wait! You said detailing is okay, too. I'm in. I'm looking forward to it! PS: I like the old Ford, too. Although I've had a few of those dang Chargers for years now and just haven't gotten around to tackling one. I was secretly hoping you'd go for that, just so I'd HAVE to build one!! LOL. And, TJ, thanks for the comments about the woody. I really enjoyed that build and I really like it too, if I may say so without setting off any 'arrogant'-alarms anywhere. But, isn't it always better when you like what you're doing, or what you've done? And to have others like it, too, well that's just cream frosting on a great cake! Edited February 1, 2014 by Danno
Agent G Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 To quote a favorite movie line........... "This is gonna be great!" G
Danno Posted February 1, 2014 Author Posted February 1, 2014 To quote a favorite movie line........... "This is gonna be great!" G You gonna have my 6? Be there for me with a scoop shovel and a push broom when TJ gets done with me?
Agent G Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 You gonna have my 6? Be there for me with a scoop shovel and a push broom when TJ gets done with me? I got ya bro. It won't be as bad as you think. It'll be worse! G
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