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Post by Fletch on Feb 25, 2009 13:59:22 GMT -8
What do you do while you're waiting for paint to dry? I don't know about you but I surf 1:1 sites and look for new projects. This morning I found a site that had a bunch of pics from Bonneville and El Mirage. There I came across this jewel. Some of you may ask what's so special about a rusted '37 Panel Delivery. Well the best thing about it is that it is a rusted '37 Panel Delivery. One of the things about our hobby is the chance to stretch our skills. Building a '37 Panel Delivery is no big deal, making it look like this one well, that's a different story. I can do bright shiny paint standing on my head, but beat up and weathered, is outside of my comfort zone. In the words of Mae West, "Hang on it's going to be a bumpy ride" The inspiration: The Plastic: Hosted on FotkiAs you can see the Revell '37 Panel is the start, but the stance is wrong as it sits way to high on all 4 corners. Modifying the hood and stance will be the major things and they are far from major changes.
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Post by Fletch on Feb 26, 2009 9:56:35 GMT -8
After swapping out the stock front and rear suspension for the dropped front axle and spring ass'y from the Revell '40 Ford Coupe and the 2 Speed rear axle assembly from the Revell '40 Convertible. There is a significant ride height adjustment just by swapping the suspension parts. With the stock Artillery Wheels: w/wheels and tires from the Revell Model Masters '40 Ford Convertible: w/wheels and tires from the Revell '50 Ford pickup: What do you think of the wheel/tire combination's? Let me know as I'm not 100% an any setup, it seems they all have their pluses and minuses.
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Post by 1320wayne on Feb 26, 2009 18:44:20 GMT -8
Progress looks good Dave. I like the tire and wheel combo. you are planning to use.
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Post by Fletch on Feb 26, 2009 18:57:22 GMT -8
The Tires and wheel from the '50 Ford Pickup won out. So, here is what they look like painted with trim rings and the '50s hubcaps. Here's how they look on the panel now in primer to keep everyone from going blind thanks to the color of the plastic. Hosted on FotkiThe wheels will of course be calmed down in the process of the build. It's going to be an adventure.
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Post by Fletch on Mar 3, 2009 19:53:43 GMT -8
Well, we're at the stage where the fun begins. It's going to be strange to intentionally sand through the paint to get to the layer underneath. The layers from top to bottom are Tamya TS-5 Olive Drab, Dupli-color DAP-1692 Hot Rod Gray Primer, and Dupli-color FP101 Filler Primer. The doors have a coat of white primer between the Hot Rod Primer and the Olive Drab. I'm going to see what kind of decals I can come up with for a Speed and Marine shop to go on the sides before tackling the weathering. Hosted on FotkiOnward to bigger things.
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Post by Fletch on Mar 23, 2009 1:12:06 GMT -8
One final update before the big finish. After this build I have a whole lot more respect for those who finish a build all weathered and rusted up. Hosted on FotkiSo far I have used 4 different weathering systems if you will. Rustall, Floquil Railroad Colors Rust and Grimy Black, the Rust Antiquing kit from Micheal's and Tamiya Weathering Master Set B. The last that I plan to do to complete the weathering is to use a black wash to blend the different shades of rust. Rust up the bumpers, and some road grime to the wheels and tires. The plan for under the hood is a flat head with Arduns and tri-carb setup from the '50 pickup. wire up the engine bay a little as the battery sits in a pretty prominent location. Throw the interior tub together do a little weathering there and call it done.
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Post by Fletch on Mar 23, 2009 20:21:24 GMT -8
Had one of those Ah, S**T moments with the build today. I had planned to use the Flat Head from the '50 Ford Pickup. Had the engine totally assembled, dropped it into the engine bay and guess what? It doesn't fit, to use the '50s engine with the Ardun heads would require major surgery of both front fenders. So, it was a quick retreat to Plan B. Seeing how the '40 Ford Good Guys Coupe gave up so much of it's suspension for the chassis it also gets to give up it's flat head and speed parts to rescue the build as well.
All in all, this has been a fun project, the build itself was no real big deal the finish was where the challenge came about. As someone who judges contests I now have better appreciation for those entries that aren't polished out and shiny.
I'm hoping to have this finished by the weekend so stay tuned.
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Post by Fletch on Apr 2, 2009 13:23:12 GMT -8
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Post by carnut on Apr 2, 2009 21:32:46 GMT -8
I really enjoyed the build up. The suspension trick from the 40 ford convert looks like it will work for the 37 pick up too. I am going to have to dig out my 37 pickup that I back dated to a 36 and finish it off.
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