Miatatom Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) After many starts and misses, I have finally finished a model. Each model I started presented it's own challenges, especially since I was jumping back into the hobby after about 55 years away. Those await me when I have enough ability and knowledge to fix them. I looked in my stash and pick the Falcon based on simplicity of design and ease of build. I'd suggest the same strategy for anyone that starting or restarting this hobby. Completing one builds your confidence. As for the Falcon, I had one of these back in the 70s. Hauled a lot of dirt bikes in it. It was a 62 and originally it was a USAEC (U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, now U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) truck. I bought it in an auction in Oak Ridge, TN. Replaced the transmission with a C4 and rebuilt the straight 6 engine. I think it was 144 cu. in. The original color was grey so I decided to finish this one in Tamiya TS76 Mica Silver with a few coats of Future on top. The interior floor and door panels and seats were sprayed with a charcoal colored acrylic that I mixed. The inserts in the seats were painted with light grey acrylic. I'm not totally satisfied with the acrylics. Sprayed Future mixed with flat acrylic on the seat and door panels to knock the shine down. This model has a number of flaws, especially the BMF work. Hopefully the next one will be nicer. Edited July 8, 2014 by Miatatom
1930fordpickup Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Tom Looks good . Great idea to keep it simple to get you over the hump. This is what I need to do.
promoman Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Looks great! I am currently working on a 60 Ranchero.
Miatatom Posted July 8, 2014 Author Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for the compliments guys. I just looked to see when I joined the forum and it was 5/29/12 so I've been at it for over 2 years trying to finish one. Only took a few weeks to do the Falcon. With over 70 models in my stash, I need to get busy or I'll never finish them.
Jade043 Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Man that turned out awesome nice choice of wheels really suit
Dragline Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 I also think it looks excellent Tom. And it appears you have availed yourself to newer techniques as well. Nothing like an old dog picking up some new tricks. The acrylics can be tricky to work with initially, but you will be rewarded once you've mastered them. Very few people threw down a flawless Laquer or Enamel paint job their first time out. There was a curve to those just like acrylics. I airbrush acrylics and get some great results, but I had to work with them for a while to get there. The Armor and Aircraft guys have been using them for years now with incredible results. Look up Vallejo Air or just Vallejo on Youtube and see what can be achieved. The can be translated directly to automotive subjects. Keep building. Bob
Belugawrx Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 One of the cleanest builds I've seen in a while! Very nice colour choices and the stance is beauty Welcome back Cheers
Danno Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Excellent job, Tom. A model to be proud of. Just think how much better the next one will be!
disabled modeler Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Nice work!....So why wait 50 years to build looking at the Rancharo you have not lost any skills.
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Very nice Tom! I would say for not building for 50+ years you did a terrific job! I took a 10 year hiatus at one point & it was a real struggle for me to get back into it also. Now that I'm back, I can't get enough! Keep up the great work! Steve
Chris White Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 awesome job, but when will we see the next one ???????????????????
bbowser Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Silver is tough, you did a great job! I've resigned myself that I'll never finish all of them in the stash as I buy them much faster than I build them. Keep it enjoyable and don't worry about the rest
Belugawrx Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 How did you achieve the tonneau cover? looks great!! Cheers
unclescott58 Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Looks great Tom. A simple but fun kit. I built the '61 a couple of years ago. And I have the '60 sitting in the soon to do pile. As far as the tonneau cover, Bruce, both the '60 and '61 AMT Rancheros include it. Scott
Ridge Rider Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 We are our own worst critic but I would be proud to display that as is and learn from my mistakes. Hope the next one takes at least half the time.
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