landman Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Turns out I have to file the ridge on top of the cowl to have a nice , flat surface up to the base of the windshield. I also realized that the back of the Ford windshield frame is flat which is better for this application, so it will go in inside out. After much more filing and sanding we are almost where we want to be. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) I had tried to paint whitewalls using the circle template method but since the tires are hollow like real tires and have to be "worked" over the rims. The paint cracked. So I have to figure a way of painting them already on the wheel. Dechromed and epoxied the windshield frame in place. Added a bit of putty here and there. I'll compare the apparent thickness of the A pillars with the 1:1. I may have to thin them out a bit. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 This is an absolute Blast watching this progress! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) The whitewalls didn't work. Looks like I'll be touching up the wheels AND the tires. Discussing some interesting alternatives to that roof with Mr. Fractalign. This project may fall onto the back burner for a while. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Stripped the wheels and repainted them. Stripped the tires and didn't repaint them. We'll see. So far everything I tried to get whitewalls has failed. Maybe I should send them to one of the experts on here. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Awesome work Pat, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Pat! You've completed so much since I checked in here last! It's looking really good as you tackle each problem one at a time. For the whitewalls, I hand paint them, but make sure that you use a water based acrylic paint. The oil based stuff goes gunky on the rubber and never dries. My comment with looking at the 1936 Ford kit was to check out how they changed a roadster to a coupe. The body is built so that the roof of the coupe incorporates the top of the cowl area as well, that way the entire windshield frame/cowl shape can be switched between roadster and coupe. It's too late for how you've cut it now, but I was referring to cutting the Ford roof off with the cowl top intact, and fitting the whole section to the Chevy body. You didn't show us how the cut through the roof insert went. If it is ruined, I would smooth it, then cut a piece of masking tape the right shape and paint it for the insert. The tape has the texture you're looking for. Excellent job so far. I like the Knee-Action that you built! For you 1934 Chevrolet lovers out there, here's I shot I took in Flint 2011 at the VCCA's 50th Anniversary meet. The yellow car is Mark Fullmer's Grandpa's car. There were 6 Master Cabriolet's at this meet. Likely never see six of them all together again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Pat! You've completed so much since I checked in here last! It's looking really good as you tackle each problem one at a time. For the whitewalls, I hand paint them, but make sure that you use a water based acrylic paint. The oil based stuff goes gunky on the rubber and never dries. My comment with looking at the 1936 Ford kit was to check out how they changed a roadster to a coupe. The body is built so that the roof of the coupe incorporates the top of the cowl area as well, that way the entire windshield frame/cowl shape can be switched between roadster and coupe. It's too late for how you've cut it now, but I was referring to cutting the Ford roof off with the cowl top intact, and fitting the whole section to the Chevy body. You didn't show us how the cut through the roof insert went. If it is ruined, I would smooth it, then cut a piece of masking tape the right shape and paint it for the insert. The tape has the texture you're looking for. Excellent job so far. I like the Knee-Action that you built! For you 1934 Chevrolet lovers out there, here's I shot I took in Flint 2011 at the VCCA's 50th Anniversary meet. The yellow car is Mark Fullmer's Grandpa's car. There were 6 Master Cabriolet's at this meet. Likely never see six of them all together again! Thanks Bruce. I have bought another '34 Ford to start again on the roof. We'll see how that goes. As far as your photo goes, I think the beige one is the one where I got my paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Beautiful work, Pat. You can definitely be proud of your work. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) .A lot of the bling on the first diecast was broken and I had broken some myself trying to remove them. Tonight I spent some time carefully pusing the stems out on the other body and repairing broken pieces. Looks like I'll have enough of everything between the two of them. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 thought that 34 looked familiar.. and its Fulmore, btw (no big deal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 model looks amazing btw. fantastic work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Our friend Fractalign is currently working on some more realistic sides and back for the roof. It should look more Chevy and less Ford by the time we're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) He sent some photos of his progress. It will definitely be a better roof with the correctly shaped window openings. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowglow Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Coming along very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Couldn't wait any longer. Changed the oil & fired her up. Backed her outside in the sun and let it idle. Throttle foot is extremely itchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Updates from OZ on the roof. Side windows reconfigured and roof insert almost complete. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm glad you're back on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediTemple Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hey guys, I just wanted to say how much I'm liking your progress on your 34 chevy master build. Well done! I'm also looking to try and find someone that could help me acquire a 34 chevy master 5 window body as well? Can someone here help me find someone? Robert (fractalign) perhaps? I'm trying to get what parts I can to make a 1/24, 1/25 scale replica of "Nux's car" from the movie "Mad Max Fury Road" and I'm finding that I could also use some help identifying engine parts and suspension parts? I have a lot of pictures I could send to someone. If they could possibly help me?! I apologize for writing this on your topic page Pat(landman), I was just hoping that because it's the same vehicle body I need that you have, that perhaps you might be willing to please offer me some advice or guide me in the right direction, or know who I could contact to acquire a 1/24, 1/25 scale 34 chevy master body? Thanks so much, keep up the awesome work. Loving watching your masterful craftsmanship at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi Tony,Nice to see someone else interested in the '34 Chevy. Unfortunately there appears to be no such thin as a 1:15 '34 Chevy. as you can see I had started mine using a '35 Standard diecast roadster and was well on my way to fabricate a roof out of one from a '34 Ford kit. That is until our friend Robert Sharp down under offered to build me a roof. There was a chopped version offered by an outfit called R&R (see first post in this thresd) but I understand they aren't in business any more and it is out of production. Unless you can find someone wo has one I'm afraid you'll have to scratch build it. There is however, a 1:20 metal kit of a '32 5 window. Bu that isn't what you are looking for. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediTemple Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hey Pat thanks for getting back to me. I've found out the same thing, that there is no 34 chevy masters available on the scale I need(1/24, 1/25), so I did buy a 32 ford as I thought it was the closest, but the 34 I suppose I could alter as well. But what I was really hoping was that I could somehow get a hold of Robert Sharp(fractalign) to see if he might have anymore cast available or maybe just the firewall area. From the doors and the front windshield to the firewall, that is the main area I need, the rest I feel I can hopefully work my 32 ford to appear as close to a 34 chevy master. Or I'll purchase a 34 ford. Can you tell me what R&R stands for by chance? By the way, beautiful real deal 34 master. Gorgeous! I'm so jealous! I've gotten into models because currently they are the closest I can get to owning one of these masterpieces. But I keep choosing to replicate cars that have no kits available. And on top of that the cars from the movie I am trying to replicate cars from, was mostly filmed in Australia, so most of the cars are Australian, like Holden's, and Pirentti(not certain if it's Australian), and the Falcon XB coupe, to name but a few. So locating cars that appear close has been difficult to say the least. But that can be part of the enjoyment also. The hunt and the gratification of building something from stratch, or from another car....that said I'd still love to get that R&R version if possible!? But thanks again for your reply, it's really appreciated. Hopefully I can talk with Robert and see if he can possibly help me get started. I'm enjoying watching your progress, keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Have you thought about going to an automotive paint supply store and seeing if you can find a spray can of SEM vinyl interior dye for doing your whitewalls, some stores can even mix the interior dyes for you, and if you look really needy and find a friendly salesman he might just pour you some pure white toner in a touch up bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pretty phenomenal model you have going here. Your workmanship and attention to detail is most impressive. I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Update from OZ.The roof is really taking shape now. Edited January 31, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have to say that I really am impressed by your scratchbuilding and bodywork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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