Gramps46 Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 I look forward to each new installment of FTB. So many ideas and all so well executed.
landman Posted March 29, 2019 Author Posted March 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: I look forward to each new installment of FTB. So many ideas and all so well executed. Glad you're enjoying it Gary.
landman Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) On 2/27/2019 at 8:02 AM, landman said: Working on a display to highlight the Rayfed Ford V8. It will show an engine in the process of being reassembled. i managed to replace the broken clutch fingers. Now that I have the green, I started painting it. Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
Belugawrx Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Really nice work on all the small details ! Looking good
landman Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) And here it is. Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
Anglia105E Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Excellent detail in the workshop, Pat........ and there is so much to look at. Completely convincing, and all true to scale. You must be really enjoying this project! David
landman Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Flat32 said: Where did you get those spark plugs?? They are on the heads. Got them like that.
Gramps46 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 OK, I finally figured all out. Tomorrow is April 1st and you are going to go in and fire up all of these engines.
landman Posted March 31, 2019 Author Posted March 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: OK, I finally figured all out. Tomorrow is April 1st and you are going to go in and fire up all of these engines. Not sure if I have enough gas...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Amazing details!! What time does the help come to work? It looks like they have plenty to do.
landman Posted April 1, 2019 Author Posted April 1, 2019 4 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Amazing details!! What time does the help come to work? It looks like they have plenty to do. None of them are visible are they? I am debating the introduction of figures.
Gramps46 Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 48 minutes ago, landman said: None of them are visible are they? I am debating the introduction of figures. You can try it with and without and see which you like the best. Without figures allows the viewer to place themselves in the shop in their imagination.
landman Posted April 1, 2019 Author Posted April 1, 2019 9 hours ago, Gramps46 said: You can try it with and without and see which you like the best. Without figures allows the viewer to place themselves in the shop in their imagination. And, with some figures, it seems to take away from realism as they are difficult to get right.
Anglia105E Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 7 hours ago, landman said: And, with some figures, it seems to take away from realism as they are difficult to get right. Cannot post at the moment..... getting ' 404 ' error, page not found David
landman Posted April 19, 2019 Author Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) A restoration project has come in. It was found in an old building where the Boss was snooping around for interesting engines. Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
landman Posted April 19, 2019 Author Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) And since spring is here, the Boss' club racer has been brought in for some prepping. Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
Anglia105E Posted April 19, 2019 Posted April 19, 2019 Is that an old Hudson Hornet, Pat? ( the blue one on the trailer ) David
1930fordpickup Posted April 19, 2019 Posted April 19, 2019 Pat there is a new line of figures out now. Most are ladies but there are others.
Anglia105E Posted April 19, 2019 Posted April 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, landman said: 1950 Ford. Thanks..... shows how much I know about early '50's American Fords!
landman Posted April 23, 2019 Author Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) On 4/19/2019 at 1:33 PM, Anglia105E said: Thanks..... shows how much I know about early '50's American Fords! Well, they both were part of a styling trend referred to as inverted bathtubs. the 48-50 Packards were similar Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
landman Posted April 23, 2019 Author Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) A prominent Buick restorer has brought 4 nailhead engines to FTB. They are together in the shop in various stages of assembly. Edited November 28, 2020 by landman
Anglia105E Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 Ah yes, I see the styling now..... inverted bathtubs... very apt description. David
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