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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 1, 2015 15:13:36 GMT -7
Since I'm on here getting caught up on what everyone has been doing, I'll go ahead and get this build thread started. Secret Santa sent me a '36 Ford coupe and challenged me to build it as a gasser, so here is my starter pic with everything laid out. Using some bits from the tires and parts box, as well as a Monogram '55 Chevy Street Machine kit with some missing pieces for some donor parts, so now that kit is missing quite a few more pieces. Haven't decided on an engine yet. The '36 kit comes with a flat head V8, not a very good gasser engine. The '55 has a blown Chevy small block, which would work with very little hassle, as it will actually fit right on the '36 engine mounts. I'm really leaning towards putting a 427 Ford in it. I have a Revell Parts Pack Ford 427 or I can rob the 427 cammer that is in an AMT '33 Willys kit I have. I would like to use the cammer engine, but I really don't want to pilfer my complete '33 Willys kit. thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon I'll get to work on the body for now and see about getting it painted. I usually do that last and it always seems to be one of my biggest hurdles in a build, so maybe I'll change my routine and get that out of the way first. Think it's going to be cloaked in Testors One Coat Lacquer "Electric Pink". Here's a pic of everything laid out and a mock up stance of the beast to be.  |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 1, 2015 16:06:32 GMT -7
Looking very cool Skip...if your interested I got a extra 427 S O H C ford engine just send me a PM
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 16:09:50 GMT -7
Just with it sitting there like that, it looks cool already mate, so everything you do to it will only improve the image.  |
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Post by sharp on Jan 1, 2015 18:32:48 GMT -7
That 36 ford is gonna make a great gasser and your looking good already Skip!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 18:39:38 GMT -7
I like your plan! And the color is a great choice.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:13:42 GMT -7
looks good already Skip, gonna get better popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 2, 2015 11:46:04 GMT -7
Thanks guys.
I'm trying to get some real work started on it today or this evening. Have my 1:1 truck project I need to get work done on and get it back on the road too, so I have to try and balance my time with the 1:25 scale ones.
Too many projects!!! smiley-scared002
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 2, 2015 11:50:48 GMT -7
Looking very cool Skip...if your interested I got a extra 427 S O H C ford engine just send me a PM Thanks Paul, but I have decided to use the Revell engine. I have a stash of these engine packs with at least 2 or 3 of each, so I decided I need to start using them. I'll keep that in mind though and check with you if I decide I need one. |
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Post by jbailey on Jan 2, 2015 11:51:41 GMT -7
The mockup looks right on! I'm sure you won't have any problems pulling this off!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 2, 2015 17:05:02 GMT -7
Looking really nice so far Skip  No problem it's here if you ever need one |
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Post by Big D on Jan 2, 2015 20:25:03 GMT -7
You'll do a fine job on this Skip. Looking forward to it.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 5, 2015 13:14:13 GMT -7
And now for an update. De-chromed the engine parts from the Revell engine that I want painted and started removing the insert panel in the roof. Decided to make it a filled and smoothed roof.  Here's the roof all smoothed out.  Decided to smooth the hood also and remove the ridge from the center.   Discarding the running boards also.   Wanted to get the body primed and painted first, but it is looking like I may need to modify the front fenders and open the radius of the rear fender openings, so until I can get more of the chassis and engine together to check those relationships with the body I will hold off any more body work. May also have to modify the firewall as well. So it's back to the bench to play with the engine and chassis. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 13:17:23 GMT -7
Looking good, Skip. Like the mods so far.
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Post by mike0157 on Jan 5, 2015 14:24:31 GMT -7
Really looking great skip cant wait to see what it looks like complete.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2015 15:34:32 GMT -7
Good start there mate.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 6, 2015 16:15:45 GMT -7
This is looking very cool Skip body mods. are right on for a gasser can't wait  |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 6, 2015 17:09:14 GMT -7
Thanks everybody.
Off to the work bench in a few minutes to work on this after I see what everybody has been up to today.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2015 12:34:48 GMT -7
Skip......GASSER it IS! NICE work.. no fenders, or JUST the fenders? No running boards?
Either way, lookin good!!!!!!! smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 21:15:45 GMT -7
Lookin good so far !
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 30, 2015 20:01:51 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 21:57:43 GMT -7
OUCH... did the car model actually "Survive?"  ? Sorry to hear that Skippy! That sucks man, sometimes, they can and will get the better of us to the point of the use of a BFH, then there will to survive is VERY limited..... Hope your still building! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 13:49:49 GMT -7
Sucks to hear that, bud. Maybe you can still finish it later....as a wrecked gasser. lol
Look forward to your next build none the less.
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Post by sharp on Jan 31, 2015 14:07:52 GMT -7
Happens to all of us one time or another, not a big deal,keep on building,can't wait to see more from you.
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Post by jmccann630 on Jan 31, 2015 14:47:52 GMT -7
Put this one away, and start another one!
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jan 31, 2015 18:30:51 GMT -7
Thanks for the encouragement guys.
Yeah, every now and then one will beat you up, just have to move on and get back in the saddle. It's only a bunch of plastic parts after all.
I boxed it up this afternoon, cleaned my work area, and pulled out the next one.
Guess maybe I'll try to do one for March MOTM.
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Post by stevet on Feb 9, 2015 12:51:05 GMT -7
Cant wait to see more.. hand-clapping-smiley-emoticon
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