Revell 56 Ford F-100-COMPLETED PHOTOS!! 01/23

Hey !

   Did you really have to pick an issue of Hot Rod that had a Cobra on the cover ? LOL.LOL. -  T.B.

Love the magazine and other stuff on the seat!

kpnuts: Give it a try. Just plan it all out in your head. The internet is endless on resources and parts. You'll have a total blast if you take your time.

Joe: Thanks good buddy!

Stone Dude:This kit is terrible make no mistake! Careful planning and test fit are parmount in putting this kit together. Thanks for the comments.

TankerBuilder: Yes I had to use a mag with a Cobra. lol

Jim Barton: Thanks for the good comments!

I just wasn't feelin' the paint job from earlier so in the brake fluid it went to strip everything and started the whole process over again only this time the paint came out smoother and I actually made it to the clear coat this time around Here it is with the paint and the clear. I still have to apply the flames (which I ordered an adhesive template today from Australia) and clear it again. Then it'll be down to polishing and buffing out the clear. We're gettin' there folks!
Here's a mock up with the grille just stuck in place:

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Thanks crown. I'm learning every second and around every corner of this build myself. lol

Coming along very nicely Joe.

Oh Yeah, The paint looks fabulous Joe. Excellent work getting it just right. The pickup looks great all mocked up with the grill. I'm pretty darn excited to see you get the flames on. I have all the confidence in the world that you will nail that part of the paint job. Flat out awesome Joe. I'm lovin' it.

Thanks Lee and Joe! I'm currently working on the truck bed while the flames mask is inbound.........

Wow, lotsa progress since I last checked. Marvelous work, Joe.

Where did you come up with the scale sunglasses and keys? They are awesome.

Man thanks Greg. I got them accessories from HobbyLinc. Check it out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/detail-master-interior-junk-plastic-model-vehicle-accessory-kit-1:24-1:25-scale-2380

Just too cool, Joe. Thanks for sharing the link.

No problem there Greg!

So far so good here. It's been a bit since my last update but I've been painting body parts now for the last two weeks. Here's a quick test fit. I need to raise the front end just a tad but I'm likin' it so far. Flames came in last night so I hope to get started on that pretty quick.

Sweet!

Im lovin it! Like watching Counting Cars!

Crown, Lee and Allan: Thank you guys for the encouraging responses.

Man! That is looking great so far Joe. The paint job is absolutely stellar and gorgeous. Can't wait to see the flames on. I sure hope it works out the way you want it to. Well done my friend.

Looking great! Keep up the good work!

Thanks alot there Joe!! Fingers crossed on the flames!

Sorry, didn't mean to leave you out Oscar. Thank you sir!

Well, I got the flames on the hood today. I shot 'em a shade darker than the Tamiya X-7 Red base color just to add a subtle effect. I still have to wet sand some of the roughness out before one more clear coat. Here's the hood..............



Here's another view that shows the whole front clip with flames. I was going for a really subtle look going for the "Ghost of Street Demons" look to pay tribute to the Street Demons series of this truck released back in 1983. Just gotta smooth it a little and go for another coat of gloss clear. We're off to the races now. lol

That is really slick! Nice Ghost Flames!!

Great job on those flames!

Wow!

Holy Smokes Joe! Your flames came out fantastic. I am extremely impressed with how well you masked them off and how you shot the paint. All of your patient planning really paid off. Well done my friend, well done. Now, give yourself a cookie.

Oh yeah!

I haven't checked this thread for some time, but now I see you got yourself a real beauty of a truck! Love those ghost flames! Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

Thanks there Mike, Nick, Lee, Joe and Pawel!!! I will resume work on this baby next week. Till then I'm putting the polishing touches on these baby's for the show in Austin this weekend....

Alright I'm back after the Austin show ready to get back on this thing and see it through. First things first, I chunked the hood into the brake fluid this morning. I didn't even look back as I'm ready to just start over with that part. I had some fit issues with the side step fit interference at the front of the rear fender blister area at both sides. Fortunately I don't have to trim anything as it is an assembly order thing. All I have to do is install the bed first and then the steps so that problem is solved thankfully!! If any of you guys are going to the San Antonio show I'll most likely be done with this one in time for that.

This morning I installed the tail lights and license plate. Here's a bed test fit to show the results of that........

It's looking real good from the 6 position Joe. Sharp work. Nicely done. Sorry to hear about the hood but, I do know that you want to get it right. So, here's to hoping that goes as planned.