AMT '56 Ford Vic

[Jantrix]

I originally started this for the annual 24hr build, something I will not attempt again. Finally finished. It is (drum roll please) .............................box stock! Holy cow, a first for me since I was 12. Duplicolor paint, leopard pattern seats and door panels, dual carbed 312 y-block. As always, any and all comments, criticisms, and clever banter kindly welcome. Not my greatest photos, I'll try to take some better ones soon.

Edited April 28, 2014 by Jantrix

[realgone58]

Wild! I'm diggin' the heavy metalflake!

[Harry P.]

Well, aside from the incredibly out-of-scale flake in the paint, that's a tough looking Ford.

And by the way... what's the deal with trying to build a model within a specified time limit? I will never get the point of that.

[Danno]

Looks like a drum set or a bass boat. Nice build, though!

[PappyD340]

I first thought it got caught in a sand storm the I realized it was metal flake, nice crown vic though!

[cobraman]

Nice work !

[Jantrix]

I agree with Harry about the time frame. There was a build off on FB and wanted to see if I could do it. Turns out I couldn't and keep up my usual build quality. It's still a decent shelf model though.

Thanks for comments guys.

[ERIK88]

Why not the 24hr hr build? I couldn't do it lol, there is just not enough time for paint and glue to dry and plan things out

[slusher]

Super nice build Rob, I really like the look...

[om617]

Looks cool,love the red roof and steelies. About the flake/paint,i have seen many custom cars from the 70s look like this.

[Jantrix]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with it.

[Helix]

Very nice Rob

[W-409]

I really dig that paint job, too! In scale Flakes or out of scale Flakes, doesn't matter as it looks very good like that. I like the opened rear fenders as well, they give it a more aggressive look than if the tires were installed inside regular fender openings. Color combo works well too. Great job.

[Tonioseven]

I like it a lot!!!

[Lunajammer]

Now we know what Bob Falfa did with his insurance money. Pretty tough. I thought you had a great run on the 24hr build, you did most of it, but I knew it was doomed from the start with posable wheels and opening doors. You'd have had a satisfying finish with a less involved build.

Glad you finished it, it looks great. Speckling was risky but I'm okay with it. Wheels are perfect.

[Jantrix]

Well, I glued the doors closed and glued the wheels straight. The tie rod was a bit too short making the wheels look wonky. So I maintained the KISS principle. I doubt seriously I'l try again, but you are correct about the less involved kit. My mistake.

Thanks guys.

Edited May 1, 2014 by Jantrix

[horsepower]

If you want a spectacular use of that paint, use it over a coarse silver like dupli-color metalcast silver base then bury it in clear.

I did a 1:1 truck this way about an eon ago it's still astounding when I run across pictures of it.

[Jantrix]

Bumping this for a friend that wanted to see it.

[TFchronos]

Wild paint job Rob, very nice!

[Jantrix]

Thanks Jon. I'm pretty pleased with how she turned out. The metal flakes really aren't that big, there is just a LOT of them.