It did indeed. I replaced them with ally tube with flared ends. They seem to have gone AWOL, I'll make up replacements for the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by rem
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It did indeed. I replaced them with ally tube with flared ends. They seem to have gone AWOL, I'll make up replacements for the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by rem
Thanks, it's an original molding complete with hard rubber tires. No body paint, just bare black plastic with a clear coat over it to seal in the transfers. The red bits are painted, the top and rear cover are bare plastic as well. Monogram molding was top notch in those days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brizey
What make and model of body lives on a chassis like this?...:dunno:
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Butteras T Sedan?
I would have gone Buttera too he likes them spindly !
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That'll never ride well with the front end coil bound as it is. When will folks ever learn? [emoji1787]
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Originally... maybe, but :no:...Quote:
Originally Posted by headsoff
They are for mock up only, new springs are on order :whistle:...Quote:
Originally Posted by Happydaze
What grammage you getting?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brizey
Chris
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:dunno: depends how many Ozs the finished vehicle weighs! [:D]...Quote:
Originally Posted by Happydaze
There's a bit of orange plastic showing... Orange Crate?
No, Orange Crate had a single round tube Chrome chassis!. It`s not about what WAS on it, it`s about what IS going on it!, something a bit different :thinks: ;)...Quote:
Originally Posted by headsoff
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A kit bashed 1:24 1912 Model T Light Delivery Car (C-Cab) mounted on a Buttera `27 T tub tube frame. Not sure yet on colour but probably Gold base with translucent Red top coats.
Unfortunately the kit has no Brass or Chrome parts but that will hopefully be taken care of with Plastikote Brass spray and clear coat...
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Classic combo there Brian [emoji1303]
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Very nice. It sits just about perfectly.
Regarding the lack of chrome you mention, there's a product called Green Stuff World Chrome. It comes in brush and airbrush form from Warhammer type suppliers. The airbrush type doesn't work for me, spraying a little flat. The brush on is a whole different matter. It really is like chrome. You need to get it on quickly and keep a wet edge. It then flows out in front of you to leave a near perfect finish.
It comes into its own when the brushable stuff is airbrushed. I tried it as an experiment and it worked really well. Here's the test mule, a 1.72 Boeing 707. It's much brighter than the Alclad finishes and it needs no black undercoat. The finish on the Boeing is over polished white, same as the fuselage top. I've sprayed it over bright red and it covers completely. It's good stuff.
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It dries semi hard in that it can be handled but it will mark eventually. I haven't found a clear coat that doesn't dull it yet.
I have some of the Green Stuff World Chrome (brush on) Tony, oddly it appears to have a slightly yellowy `brass` look once dried even when tried on different colour base colours!. Maybe it was a faulty batch, who knows!.
Looks good on the Boeing though.
Started to apply some colour, as said, Gold base/Red clear top coats...
A bit more done over the weekend and it`s starting to look more like a car!.
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Some interior detail. Some small details and decals to add and she`ll be done!.
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Looks really good in colour now.
Every time I look at it, I see different things. A bit of Buttera, a bit of Coddington Some seventies vibes, more than a sprinkling of something from Daves Show Rod site or a cover from Street Rodder circa 1985. It's a very thought provoking build.
Definitely some Buttera in there Tony but mainly Dan Woods and inspired by his 1972 build of Bob Reed`s `09 `Country Butcher Shop` C-Cab, featured in and on the cover of the May `73 Street Rodder...Quote:
Originally Posted by headsoff
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I`ve been wanting to build a similar 1/24th version for many years but no suitable kits were out there, those that were being Monogram, Revell, AMT etc and based around quirky show car styling|!. I wanted a complete stock vehicle to start with to get the look I wanted.
I found exactly what I wanted some time ago in the I.C.M. 1912 Model T `Gasoline Delivery` van `. I.C.M. are a Ukrainian company and among their catalogue of kits they produce quite a few various stock Model T cars, vans and trucks. I rate their moulding/detail quality better than the aforementioned US manufacturers, doubtlessly due to modern moulding techniques!. I also have an I.C.M. `1911 Model T Tourer` waiting to be done though I`m not sure yet whether to build stock or rod it as per the C-Cab...
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That's a nice looking kit. Do the figures and gas cans come with it?
There are some really good products coming from that end of the world at the moment. It looks like you are sorted for wheels, but have you seen this site? I've seen some at model shows and they are quite incredible.
https://uscp-ua.com/index.php?route=...h=60&filter=81
A bit spendy, and not really Rod Fodder but their Citroen SM looks stunning.
Yes, the 2 figures and some gas cans come with it Tony, but it can also be bought without the figures so slightly cheaper. Very nicely packaged/boxed too!.
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Those wheels in the link look very nice!... but wheels?, yes I think I have enough of them for now! :whistle:. The 4 W/W tires top left are off the very first hot rod kit model I ever made in 1962, Monograms `Red Chariot` model A Phaeton!... it was that kit that started me on the long slippery slope of small scale and full size hot rods!... :)
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Kit bashed 1912 model T Delivery Van finally finished with Texaco livery, well pleased with the result!
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Hmmm, not sure Henry or his works manager approve though!!...
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Superb Brian . Stunning work [emoji1303]
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Cheers John, are you working on any models these days?...Quote:
Originally Posted by jsf55
That's come together in a very pleasing way. You nailed it!
I like the way you did the figures, they add to the car rather than dominate it. I'm not sure how that works but I suspect not having face details has something to do with it. We seem to home in on eyes before anything else and not having any to follow means the car gets all the attention, and so it should.
Not at present Brian. I might find something for the colder months
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Thanks Tony. I guess placed either side of the car the figures `frame` the car drawing ones eyes to the car itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by headsoff
The figures are another ICM kit of Henry Ford, his works manager and an assembly line worker, the `Henry` figures features actually look like the man himself!
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Same 2 figures on an R/C 1/25 Clyde Puffer, I just shortened Henrys over coat to jacket length and swapped the hats!
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I also used some modified 1/32 ICM German Luftwaffe Pilots as crew on an R/C E-Boat I built a few years ago, they add great character!...
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Beautiful models, with superb presentation.
I can see one or two of those ICM kits in my future.
I've just gone through this thread again and shown it to my daughters boyfriend who also enjoyed it
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Tamiya Beetle body, on an IMC Beetle gasser chassis.
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Gassers. Moebius 65 Chevy Nova. MPC Malco Mustang and an MPC 65 Corvette.
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Very nice work :thumbsup2:
Wow, the detail s so much better on the desktop PC :cool:
Very nice Steve, some neat detailing there, I`ve never been one for engine detail but yours looks good. I`ve never found anything that looks `scale` or realistic when it comes to plug leads fuel lines or electric cables etc, maybe I`m too fussy :rolleyes:...
The last time i did some real nice stuff i used some old cat 4 cable, like telephone stuff but not stripey, what's your secret Steve?
That's I used back in the 80's, my Stepfather used to work for BT, so I got plenty of wire. But now, I go to Hiroboy.com, model-cars.co.uk or tedsmodelingmarketplace.Quote:
Originally Posted by jsf55
Recently finished this resto of an AMT `40 Ford Sedan Delivery that`s been sitting collecting dust for a few decades!.
Washed all the parts to get rid of the dust and polished the body, repainted the interior and motor etc. The hub caps and trim rings, grill, and bumpers needed re-chroming and it then went back together... another dust collector for the shelf :whistle:...
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Looks great Brian. Neat dropped window [emoji1303]
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Cheers John, silly detail but I like it! ;)...Quote:
Originally Posted by jsf55
There are probably people who would have paid good money for that barn-find look, Brian!
Mmm, maybe I should have left it as was and made a barn find diorama out of it, Andy! :dunno:...Quote:
Originally Posted by rem
I did start a mock up of the remains of the 6 wheeler VW van i did a while back and the dusty shell of a MK2 Escort. Unfortunatley theres quite a bit of work going on in the garage instead [emoji3525]Attachment 64036
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The `real stuff` comes first John. The transporter should look c:cool:l when finished...:thumbs_up_smiley:Quote:
Originally Posted by jsf55
It was only a matter of time!
A hot rod Bentley built from an Heller 1/25 blower Bentley with a side mounted GMC blower. Both the chassis and body were shortened giving it an Opus HRF appearance. Wheels/tyres from the parts box I think were from a Monogram `37 Ford sedan, I kept it Green as a nod to the usual blower Bentley`s being Green...
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Thats really nice Brian [emoji1303]
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Cheers John, just fancied building something different...Quote:
Originally Posted by jsf55