Revell 56 Ford F-100 Demon II-Completed! 04/15

Hodakamax

Now that I'm building that silly car, You've got me checking daily on your project which looks to be a fun one! Good work going on there! 

Max

 

Now that I'm building that silly car, You've got me checking daily on your project which looks to be a fun one! Good work going on there! 

Max

Here's the basic interior with all the parts cleaned up. Not a bad layout really but I'll be adding a few things here and there to spice it up a little bit.

Thanks Joe.

Finished the engine this morning with the radiator hoses. Right now I'm test fitting just to make sure that the body'll lay down properly on the frame and that the wheels are going to clear everything in their installed positions. So far..........I'm good with this:

Your 651 is entirely marvelous Joe. I am hugely impressed with how the painting of the molded on fan came out. You did a superb job there. Outstanding work my friend.

Thanks Joe and Mark.

Mark it's a 451 Ford FE engine.

Got some more progress done with the addition of the throttle linkage (still need to add the linkage from the foot pedal up to the motor) and the completion of the radiator and fans. You know that was a really crappy design with the radiator. The fans are MOLDED into the radiator which made the masking off a real PIA!! But I managed to finagle a decent mask for it and paint it all up.

Additionally I'm kind of bummed out about the wheels. I can't use them on this build because the brake calipers are too big for them and that stupid ring at the center of the front spindles would show through on them.   I'll be going with the Weld Draglites that I was originally going to use which is a good lookin' wheel and all but I was really looking forward to using the other ones. No worries................you'll see those again in the future on another build.

Todays progress:

Hello Nick.  Engine looks real good.  What is the displacement?  

Your engine is definitely taking on some aspects of stupendous. That distributor really is sweet. Makes for some excellent detail.

Thanks Nick and mississipp!

I'm' not quite sure you torqued the bolts correctly , yeah, it's that good!

Beautiful motor looks good enough to start!

Thanks fellas. I appreciate the good word.

I've made some more progress this morning that I felt like was worth an update. I do like these Macro photos for the simple fact that I can see some errors that I'll have to correct but other than those tiny corrections I'm happy with the outcome so far. Still got the exhaust and some other details to add. I really like this aluminum distributor kit from True Details. It's even got the PE distributor cap metal fasteners included in it.

Nice work Joe.  Looks beastly.  Following this one for sure. 

Me too, just found this thread.

Looking good, Joe. Cool aluminum wheels. I want some, don't even have anything to put them on. 

Looking awsome Joe! Makes me want to put aside the current builds and start a street rod. Think maybe I'll start one for the next PennCon inSeptember. Should have a couple  done for Mosquitocon in April. Looking forward to seeing your finished beauty. 

Jim   

Wow! This is a cool project I just stumbled on! Keep up the good work!

Max

I'm excited to see you are getting back after this one Joe. I have to agree that this beaut is need of your detailing prowess. You have certainly done a lion's share so far that is already impressive.

Im glad to see you back in the saddle!!

An update for the week. I've got the radiator and the distributor mostly completed as well but will show those in future updates.

I've got my work cut out for me with this engine. Such a nice platform and it screams for added detail on top of what's already there.

In planning ahead for my next continuation build I just got some wheels in that I ordered a few days ago. I think I'll give these a whirl. And yes these are aluminum and no don't ask how much they cost.

15 x 3's for the front:



and the 15x 10's for the rear:

DUSTER

OOOOK sounds good

 

OOOOK sounds good

Just so you guys and gals know.....................after the garage diorama I'll be back on this one.

It all be lookin' good so far. Fine job on patching the oil pan.

Hey !

 Is that gonna fit in there ? If so it's gonna be one B.A. Pickumup !

I've started on the engine build up for this truck and have to say that it's a fairly complete engine with lotsa detail. The only thing I didn't like about it was that stoopid hole in the oil pan for the metal axle to go through. Such a good kit so far too!!! I can't imagine why Revell thought that this was a good idea. Oh well, I filled the holes in and moved on.......................

Progress so far:

Oh the garage is the work in progress over time. The Demon II has the priority right now because of the time limitations of the contest. No worries......I work on it every day.

mustang1989

Thanks Joe, Hunter and Tanker Builder.

Hunter: Man whadda score!! I've seen the 68 Firebird built up as a very nice build. The Foose truck, well you know where I stand with that!! That Chevelle is packed with goodies. A big block that's got a very nice tunnel ram set up. The carburetors suck but you can get some nice and crisp replacment Holleys from the aftermarket world. The rear suspension is tops and has got some killer rear tires complete with the white lettering already on 'em. Just can't beat it for either a donor kit or a stand alone build.

 

Thanks Joe, Hunter and Tanker Builder.

Hunter: Man whadda score!! I've seen the 68 Firebird built up as a very nice build. The Foose truck, well you know where I stand with that!! That Chevelle is packed with goodies. A big block that's got a very nice tunnel ram set up. The carburetors suck but you can get some nice and crisp replacment Holleys from the aftermarket world. The rear suspension is tops and has got some killer rear tires complete with the white lettering already on 'em. Just can't beat it for either a donor kit or a stand alone build.

Aw , Mustang 1989 ;

 You blew away the most iconic question in todays lexicon . Well some time back anyway .Looking at your truck from the back , no one can dare ask " Where's The Beef " cause you can clearly see where it is . Darned nice work so far . T.B.