Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Gonna start off with a really bad Lindburg kit here. I will be going for a look similar to the Alexander Brothers pickup the Grasshopper, but this will NOT be a replica. Their truck is just such a good looking truck that it inspired me to do something similar. The cab on the Lindburg kit channels over the frame, so I will be adding back some plastic at the front so the cab can sit back up higher. Also, the "vinyl" spot on the roof will be going bye bye as well. I will be using the frame and suspension from an Ala Kart kit. I started to fill in the frame in spots as well. I cut the cross members and made new ones so I could widen it to fit the 32 fenders from the Lindburg kit. I am not yet sure on the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Going to be a cool build. looking forward to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Sounds like a good project - hope it goes well. Will be watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 you using the pos 32 truck but the 34ford truck is much better to work with. ther 32 is a tat small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks guys. Yeah, the 32 is not a good kit at all, and I have a 34's that will get built at some point, but heck, why not a challenege!? LOL In all seriousness, I specifically want to build a 32, and this is the one I have. (not really aware of any other 32 Ford pickup kits at all to be honest). I want it to be a companion to the 32 I sedan I built last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Subscribed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 ooh your build always look stunning so ... curious on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 I was able to get some more bench time this week, and a lot this morning. I have some more work done on the frame, and removing the notches from the front corners of the body where they had it channeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 nice progres ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Sorry, sidetracked by a couple other ongoing projects. I have modified the Alakart frame by widening it, also will be replacing the kit springs with airbags using styrene rod and O-rings. I also have the gap in the back of the cab fixed and under final filler. Between this and my other projects, it was a god day at the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I got a little more done on this. I got some suspension parts done in Alclad, here is a mock up of the bag set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 love that spring idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Alright, I have been away from this project far too long. Working on the ride height led me to Z the frame in an odd manner. I cut it in half, and mounted the rear section to the frame that is mated to the fenders. The remaining portion of the front frame will then tuck into the inner frame within the fenders. I got the gap in the body filled and under primer. I also filled the hole in the wonky hood Not sure I will be using it or not. I may try to modify the hood from the David Stacey 32, or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 tight !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Great taste for the subject matter, this will be very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Despite this project finding its way to the back of the bench, I am very excited to be working on it again. I have a vision for this project that I am not sure I have the skills to accomplish, but that is part of the fun right? I will not be using that hood above, in fact, it may have no hood at all. I am modifying the firewall to use from the 30 Woody kit. Any ideas what those three holes in the center are to represent? I cannot find anything in the instructions about them, and do not recall seeing them on a 1:1 woody. Vent holes maybe? I have also gotten most of the chassis work done, including modifying the motor mounts to accommodate the flathead from the 50 Ford pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Looking good Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 regarding the three holes in the firewall, I have seen photos of show cars that mounted gauges there, so I assumed they were cast there to mimic show car gauge placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I'm thinking gauges as well. Some show and race cars had a duplicate set of them mounted ostensibly so the person working on the engine could see them. Probably most of them were actually more for looks. Either way, you have a great looking start! Edited November 23, 2015 by oldcarfan Added sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I got some paint shot this past weekend. Just pulled it out of the dehydrator to check the status. This is Kenworth green from Scalefinishes. It came out so good, I may be able to polish it out without clear, but I will likely clear it anyway, for added depth and protection from the polishing steps. The grill got botched and will have to be shot again, as I had it too close to the bottle of paint, and when I was topping off the airbrush, drip....right in the grill. The running boards are still masked off in this shot. I will let them rest in the dehydrator a few more days. This paint seems "tacky" to me. I shot the motor the same color a few weeks back, and it seems like it took ages to cure. Edited March 10, 2016 by Modelbuilder Mark added notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Cool project, and you've done some real nice work on it. I really like your color choice. That green is a great color !I will be watching for further updates on this build. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Cool project, and you've done some real nice work on it. I really like your color choice. That green is a great color !I will be watching for further updates on this build. Be Well GatorI agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 I was hoping to have Cricket done this weekend, but I cannot get the sub-assemblies together. For some reason the paint will not cure. This is Scalefinishes Peterbilt Green, acrylic enamel. I really like the color and it shot on very well. I put the body into the dehydrator for several days, and it leveled out great. I started with a 3400 grit sanding cloth, and worked up to 12000, and then back into the dehydrator where it set for several more days, and leveled out to where you would e left with only polishing.....BUT...it still has not cured. I talked to someone at Desert Scale Classic this weekend, who said that maybe I should by some hardener and when I use the acrylic enamels drop 4-5 drops into the 2 ounce bottles. Anyone else need to do that with some of these pre-thinned paints? As it stands now, I will set this project back aside for as long as it takes the paint to harden up. I do not want to rush it, and mess up the still tacky paint as it cannot stand up to the handling needed for final assembly. It is not so bad that finger prints would happen, but there is a tack to it, so the dust on the fingers start to stick to the paint, and roughen up the surface. Anyone else have this issue? Any rate, here it is mocked up. Nothing is glued, it is just sitting here. Mark A Hubbard "The art of conversation lies not only in saying the right thing at the right time, but in leaving unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 alright, let me try the pics again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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