donb Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Very nicely done! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I just got mine in the mail I can't wait to build it. Super great job on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedonplastics Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Really awesome job! I have been meaning to pick up one of those so I can do a replica of my dad's - the car I learned to drive in! His was a medium green and I have seen pics floating around the internet of one done just like his. Again, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Very nice! But a few questions... 1. Why didn't you paint the wood edging on the sides a much lighter color, to match the real car as seen in the photo you posted? 2. Can you post a little more detail on exactly how you built the roof rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I love it....its just awesome...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Excellent Long Roof!!! Beautiful finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Harry, Excellent question and good eye. On my '77 the trim surrounds were pealing (think snake skin shedding) . So it was pulled, cleaned, preped, painted all in my college apt. Originally it was darker in color but faded even with clear coat and waxing once a week (weather permitting). The wheel covers I had on my '77 were correct as well but I switched to the '71 to '72 full size not wanting to loose the original wheel covers I have. As for the roof rack. Pretty simple. I used the truck bed rails off the Monogram Chevy plow truck that had been reissued (mine were original). Cut the ends and supports off, use them as the "feet". Used L angle plastic trips for the rack, then used strip plastic that I carefully sanded to fit just above the edge of the L. The rear air foil was simple plastic strip. The inner luggage bars are round stock just drilled and glued in. I wish I had it chromed but I was not to hot on the idea of it making it in tact to the chrome place. So I just painted it bright silver, chrome foiled the back air BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, and added wood where it was on mine. In all odds I will make another few Ford wagons but this time lot more progress pictures, notes and accuracy. My '77 was far from perfect from being abandoned for 9 years. But she was a great automobile, wonderful ol gal to have in college and building this took me back to that time of camping trips, tailgating, kegers.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looks pretty good. I like it. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 This is a very enviable model. I like everything about it except that it is at home with you instead of being at home with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Good Lord!!! What a great model!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 WOW...........................................WOW...................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the wagons! This build is super sweet. I owned a full size 80 LTD with a 400 V8 years ago....great car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Great model of a seldom seen subject. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for all the kind words guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 That is spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 great job man, that brings back memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Excellent work! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thats sweet. Wagons rule.1973 Vista Cruiser. 350 car.1973 Vista Cruiser. 455 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Nice, Johnny. It appears that Redbear doesn't have the CS decals anymore. Pity they didn't produce more. I wonder if I could get some produced somewhere? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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