Joker Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Had this 5 buck AMT 1940 Ford coupe in the degreaser. Untouched seams and flash under red paint ,no primer. Perfect victim/project. Going for the Doug Rice '39 Ford style. Chopped and sectioned body. Fender skirts still need some work. Work in progress , that is all. From Rik Hoving Fotki page...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Beautiful proportions...better than the real one, which is just a little too squashed at the cowl. Very nice work.
Joker Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks y'all. Got some Dupli-Color hot rod gray primer on it. Primer showed me some minor bodywork flaws... Meh ... got my sanding sticks out and got to it. Reshaped the skirts (update later) to a more tear drop shape. Super day here in the 'Ol Dominion (Richmond VA) and didn't take any pixs....sorrrry..had to enjoy the weather. Going for a dark candy green like Sam Barris Merc. WIP pixs in tattle tail primer
horsepower Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 looking really good, I like that you left the drip molding on it adds to the flow. If you want a super sparkle green use the "Metalflecks"silver base and HOK Organic green for a finished color, or you can use the Metalflecks base and Testors Candy Green for a color coat, in scale that silver base looks like a metalflake with a candy over it.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I like that you left the drip molding on it adds to the flow. Agreed 100%.
doggie427 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Outstanding work. My new favorite chopped '40. I agree with everyone else, the drip molding makes this car flow beautifully,
Sixties Sam Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Looking good! The green sounds good for the finish. Should be a great model! Sam
Joker Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Appreciate the paint tip. Evergreen #100 .010x.020 was used to replace the gutter.The quarter window shape was also kept the same after the chop.If you look up my Lindberg '40,it has a new gutter too. Edited January 22, 2015 by Joker
espo Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I agree with everyone else about the drip moldings, looks so much better than the 1:1 . What do you have planned for the skirts ? they seem to dominate the rear fenders.
Joker Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 Worked on the skirts yesterday. Penciled in a teardrop shape to mimic the fender.Lots more sanding work/fun/enjoyment to go.
slusher Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Looking good! The green sounds good for the finish. Should be a great model! Sam I agree...
bigkenny Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Chopped '40s seldom look good,but this one does.The slanted posts don't hurt either.Whenever I build teardrop skirts,I usually bend 'em aound a light bulb,to give 'em some bubble,the bottom flares came later.The Sam Green sounds good.Nice work!
Joker Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Engine work. Shortie dumps from '49 Ford.
Joker Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Small update... Tamiya TS-21 gold base.
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Oh yes, definitely. Lots of Zephyr going on there, kinda.
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