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3 basic Fords for fun

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  • Member since
    November 2020
  • From: Land of Opportunity-Arkansas-The Natural State
3 basic Fords for fun
Posted by Fendermender on Sunday, July 14, 2024 5:19 PM

 

All three models are roughly 1/24 scale or thereabout.  The 1961 Ford Thunderbird is an old AMT plastic promo kit car from the 60s that needed much work. The busted windshield and partially missing passenger-side support post nearly caused me to forget the project and leave all the model parts in the parts bin.  However, after detailing the interior and repairing the windshield post as best I could, it looked okay enough to lower it as much as possible (all wheels do turn] and apply some finishing touches.

 

The diecast Maisto Ford Explorer was just detailed additionally after having been acquired years ago as one of the six models in the Maisto Custom Car Club Series (2 Camaros, 2 Mustangs, 2 Explorers) circa 1998. I had detailed it some way back when [added whitewalls], but upgraded some more with gold door handles, gold roof racks and chassis detailing.

 

The Maisto 2014 Ford Mustang GT Street Racer is an older release by Maisto that they took liberties with in styling.  I bought this loose at retail for a pittance.  With some detailing in black to the side scoops, side ground effects and other body lines, it sharpened it up some. Details were added to the engine, the interior with carpet, 

and the chassis painted some.  I filled in the two  screw holes on the chassis made for the base mounting  to increase realism as well.  

 

Thanks for looking....

 

 

 

 

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  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Monday, July 15, 2024 8:21 AM

I have two questions.

        First question is this. How well do you know bodywork? Second question. Do you mind some helpful advice to make those even more outstanding, more than they are now? Based on your description the "T
Bird was a lot of fine work around the windshield.

       Would you like an uncracked windshield? And Secondly, would you like a nice smooth tailgate on that Ford Explorer? I can advise you how IF you Wish, otherwise-they stand as very good restorations.           T.B.

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    November 2020
  • From: Land of Opportunity-Arkansas-The Natural State
Posted by Fendermender on Monday, July 15, 2024 2:34 PM

[quote user="Tanker-Builder"]

I have two questions.

First question is this. How well do you know bodywork?  Somewhat

Second question. Do you mind some helpful advice to make those even more outstanding, more than they are now?  DEFINITELY YES

Would you like an uncracked windshield?   YES

Secondly, would you like a nice smooth tailgate on that Ford Explorer?   YES

 

 

Based on your description the "T

Bird was a lot of fine work around the windshield.  I can advise you how IF you Wish, otherwise-they stand as very good restorations.           T.B.

 

Thank you Tanker-Builder! Yes to all but the tailgate on the Explorer; altho it is diecast, I might as well say "yes" to this also. 

I am an older Senior hobby hermit that has looked for a "mentor" for years but haven't ever found one, so I've just gone it alone.   Any and all suggestions and help are very much appreciated. Back in the early 60s my late brother and I did customize plastic models using plastic aluminum.  Body work since then has been a relatively minor undertaking.  Reproducing that windshield post was really out of my league as well as the busted windshield. 

Don't mind at all, actually looking forward to it, so bring on the helpful advice.

Thanks!

  • Member since
    November 2020
  • From: Land of Opportunity-Arkansas-The Natural State
Posted by Fendermender on Monday, July 15, 2024 2:40 PM

Tanker- Builder, I now see why you mentioned the Explorer's tailgate.  It looks quite dented on either side of the tailgate handle.  That is NOT the case.  Those are reflections in the photo causing that.  So that apparent flaw is "fixed" but I would like to know your techiniques in fixing such dents and depressions anyway. 

The greatest problem is the windshield itself from the T-Bird and secondarily the windshield post; how to fix these so that they look realistic.

 Thanks.

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