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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 2, 2013 7:57:09 GMT -4
This is the latest project taking shape on my bench, a Revell 1950 Ford F1 pickup done in a big block conservative traditional street rod style. I’m sticking pretty close to the basic kit but with a chopped main cab courtesy of Jimmy Flintstone, and a Revell Parts Pack 427 Ford motor, combining the Parts Pack blower with the Pack’s carburetors for a street-friendly setup. The overall stance will be based on the kit-supplied dropped front axle and lowered rear suspension. The deep dish steelies and slicks at the rear are from my parts box. The paint scheme is Duplicolor Universal Black flattened with Testors Dullcote contrasted with a high gloss treatment on the fenders in Duplicolor Super Red II shot over white primer. I’ve wanted to do this treatment on a fat fendered ride of some sort for quite a while, and they don’t come any fatter than the fenders on a Ford F1! This build features several firsts for me, among them my first real pickup project (T-buckets don’t count…) since I built model cars as a kid. This is also my first faux-wood paint job, done in various shades of yellow, cream, red and brown acrylics. Here are some quick shots from the war zone which is the permanent condition of my workbench. Thanx for lookin’, B.       |
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Post by KRAZY RICK on May 2, 2013 10:04:15 GMT -4
Different project Bernard, I think the different textures & finishes add alot of interest
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Post by DAVE WOOD "Nitroholic" on May 2, 2013 16:38:08 GMT -4
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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 2, 2013 16:53:19 GMT -4
Super nice build, Dave. Mine won't be quite as slick and contemporary as yours, and I made the mistake of painting the body parts separately so now I have the added challenge of assembling the body and keeping things clean at the same time. The lower half of the grill and front fenders was a real bear to get right! And of course the Dullcote wants to pick up grease and dirt every time I handle it... I would have been much better off masking things out.
Did you use the JF chopped body? Every time I use one I swear the next time I'll do my own work, since the real labor invested is pretty much the same or worse with the resin piece. But I never learn... His low prices get me every time...
It looks like your Fotki had most if not all of your pictures.
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Post by DAVE WOOD "Nitroholic" on May 3, 2013 19:11:18 GMT -4
If I was to do one again I would make it a flip nose,I seen a full size 48 (same body style) in a car show in wildwood that looked great except for the Chevy mill lol. Can't wait to see yours when it's finished
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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 4, 2013 0:42:02 GMT -4
This is an excellent kit, full of cool detail and well engineered. I'm really enjoying working with it. The way the fenders are made a flip nose would be relatively straightforward. I will build another 1one of these in the future. Race Motor Replicas ( rmrresin.webs.com/ ) offer a 51-52 conversion I want to use. I always loved The Teeth!  |
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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 4, 2013 23:24:50 GMT -4
I’m making more progress. The chassis is completed and I’m ready to put this puppy up on its wheels. I’m really enjoying this kit, it’s full of highly detailed sub-assemblies which are sort of mini model kits in their own right. I don’t normally build OTB and this project is not without a fair number of modifications, but Revellogram have a real winner with this kit, IMHO. Below are a couple of pictures of the highly detailed chassis. I have yet to install the radiator and front splash panels but I wanted to grab some pics that showed the front of the blown 427 before I button things up. I’m pretty much down to cutting window glass and final assembly. Thanx for lookin’, B.   |
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Post by DAVE WOOD "Nitroholic" on May 6, 2013 8:17:53 GMT -4
Bernard I posted a reply yesterday but it didn't go. The truck is looking great your Going to have to display this puppy on a mirror when it's finished.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 4:11:05 GMT -4
looking good as usual Bernard really like the flavor of this
seems like you are going for the 70's/early 80's which l really like
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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 8, 2013 9:59:24 GMT -4
...seems like you are going for the 70's/early 80's which l really like Thanx! I hadn't really thought about the era of this. I know the flat and shiny paint scheme has made a recent comeback as has red and black so I thought this might be a bit more contemporary than most of my builds. The details of the truck culd all be found pre-1970 but I suspect it's really more of a "contemporary traditional" sort of project... |
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Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on May 12, 2013 9:22:18 GMT -4
I’m nearing completion. While I assemble the main cab and interior and apply what little chrome and trim there is, I have the truck up on its wheels and the fenders and bed firmly mated to the chassis. Below are some quick pics showing the stance which is entirely the result of the tires I chose since the suspension is straight out of the box, using the lowered “custom” variant from the kit. I was suprised at the amount of rake that resulted, but I like the effect. The red/black, gloss/matte contrast is also becoming more apparent, emphasized by the steelies and whitewalls. Thanx for lookin’, B.    |
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Post by KRAZY RICK on May 12, 2013 9:52:12 GMT -4
The stance & color combo make for a very bold build !!!
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Post by JOE66 on May 13, 2013 21:06:46 GMT -4
Looks great Bernard, I agree with Rick`s last post.  I have one of these I need to finish oneday, the paint went south. Looing forward to seeing this one done. ;D |
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I have one of these I need to finish oneday, the paint went south.