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CDW
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Sometimes, projects that give the most fun are the simpler ones, like this model. The model is very simple to build, not overly complex, but enough detail to make it interesting. Not a lot remains to be done, but the remaining details will add a nice enhancement. Nearing the finish now. -
VERY small, but you sit facing each other side to side in those seats, not facing forward.
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Interior is fairly basic, but decent. This particular model is not an ancient mold from the 60's, rather it was tooled in the 2000's. Details are better than the real old stuff that's hanging around. Some modelers prefer the much older AMT version of the '40 Ford Coupe because the fenders front and rear are molded separate from the body whereas with this tool, the front fenders are molded to the body and only the rear fenders are separate.
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When it cures, I will give it a wet sanding with 1000 grit paper, then buff it out and wax it. I have another identical kit that I plan to do as a street rod. Radius out the rear fenders, fat tires, nice wheels, a souped up V-8 engine, and a set of dual exhaust. I'll name it after a street rod my brother once had and call it "the Shadow".
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You have quite a bit of time to work with it in your airbrush. At least 45 minutes, probably more. I clean up with standard lacquer thinner.
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Beautiful work on those guns. At that scale, all I can say is, Wow!
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Just a quick word of caution if you ever use 2K clear...you must take precaution not to cross contaminate the clear and the hardener. The slightest amount introduced one to the other will cause the entire batch to harden and end up wasted. Ask me how I know. 😅 Been there, done that, and got the tee shirt.
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This is the clear coat I used: I buy it from these guys: Air Spray Gun, Airbrush Paint Kit, Paint Compressors - Spraygunner
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2K clear coat is a generic term that means a clear with an activating agent. I use an automotive grade clear coat system. I will take a photo of the cans to show you. The green is just Tamiya gloss green.
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Play that horn, baby. (411) Candy Dulfer Band - "Lily Was Here [Dave Stewart] "- At Leverkusener Jazztage 2013 [Full HD] - YouTube
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These will be my semi-final photos for this build. After I sort out the hoses for the rear, will snap a few more photos with the hoses in place then call it finished.
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Thanks gents. Kurt: what are the items highlighted by the arrows? The pair of items at the rear of the cab look like push brooms, but the painting guide shows the "broom" part being silver. No idea what the items are located mid cab unless maybe they are fresh air intakes, or lights, or ??
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Dry Fit Getting closer to the finish. Decal work is 99% complete. Maybe another 10 hours and it will be a wrap, depending on how much hassle I have sourcing and creating the fire hose/tarp.
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Thanks OC
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My front windscreens were warped. I had to bind them to the cab with rubber bands while the cement dried to hold them on. When I applied the Tamiya liquid cement, some cement found it's way to a rubber band and wicked itself onto the windscreen leaving it marred. I sanded the windscreen then applied three grades of Tamiya compound, trying to polish out the imperfection. After that, I applied one coat of Future floor polish with a brush. Unfortunately, I was unable to remove the entire imperfection as it was too deep, but the remainder of the windscreen polished up very well.
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Thanks Lou. I have not yet decided what I will do for hose. Will get to that part later on after the rest of the model is finished. Still quite a lot to do on her. I had intended to show a photo with the side mirrors attached but forgot to post it in the last update.
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Personalized license plate fee is $5 extra here in Florida where I live. The cost of the actual plate can vary, but is a small cost. The driver/owner of the '40 Ford in my photo does not drive it in the rain...it had no windshield wipers in this photo. I was shocked he left the windows rolled down. 😮
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While the wife and I shopped at our local grocery store, I saw this beautiful 1940 Ford Coupe in the parking lot. A brave man to drive this thing and leave it parked in a crowded parking lot. She was a beauty and serves as the inspiration to build this 1:25 scale Revell kit of the very same car as my next project. Will keep mine completely stock for this project, whereas the 1:1 car is a mild custom. It had a real cool license plate that read: "4TY FORD"
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