tim boyd Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I finished this several years ago but I don't think I've ever posted it here. It's a chopped '48 Ford Gasser based on the Revell '48 Ford Custom kit of a few years ago. The decals are from Slixx....they were discontinued but recently were put back in the catalog from what I understand. The engine is a 289 Ford (yeah baby, Ford in Ford, no stinkin's SBC's for this Ford Gasser!) Many more pictures at the link.....Thanks for looking...TIM Many more pix.... http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/tim-boyd-on-line-mo/tim-boyd-on-line-ho-5/ Edited February 7, 2015 by tim boyd
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Nice. What did you use for suspension? Also what did you paint the wheels with.
tim boyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Nice. What did you use for suspension? Also what did you paint the wheels with. Bob...If I recall correctly, virtually the entire frame came from the MPC '57 Chevy Gasser kit (the MPC '53 Ford Pickup with the flip bed has the same chassis, you just need to align the rear suspension in the more rearward set of locators. On this one, I think I subbed the front suspension from the current generation Revell '40 Willys Gassser kits...but the MPC suspension works just fine if you don't want to go to all that trouble. Cheers...TIM PS - Wheels are various colors of Testors Metalizers with Testors DullCote on top....TB Edited February 7, 2015 by tim boyd
Chuck Most Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I remember stumbling across this a few days ago on another site. Love it! Are those front wheels from the Silhouette trailer?
tim boyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 I remember stumbling across this a few days ago on another site. Love it! Are those front wheels from the Silhouette trailer? Thanks Chuck! The front wheels are from the trailer in the RC/AMT/LC issue of the old MPC '76 Caprice kit. They were also in the MPC early C3 Corvette annual kits. Thanks for noticing...I kinda snuck those in to see if anyone was watching! TIM
vintagedragcrazy Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) That is an awsome lookin gasser has just the perfect look! Vince Edited February 7, 2015 by vintagedragcrazy
rv1963 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I like it, Ford powered Ford it's about time, wait there are engines other SBC no way, lol.
Flatout Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Lookin' Good Tim...really like the SBF with cross ram, don't see that Combo very often. Too nice to be a Rat! Aloha...Pete
tim boyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks Guys for the feedback...yeah...this was a fun model to build. And about that small block Ford...when you go back and read the 1960's and early 1970's car mags....the Small Block Ford V8 was the way cool, bucks up engine to run in your Ford rod, and to a lesser extent, drag car. And I've always thought those Cobra valve covers, equally spaced exhaust outlets, and that cross ram manifold (from the AMT '66 Ford Mustang Notchback or AMT Surf Woody) was too cool! TIM
Old Coyote Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 What a beautiful build sir ............ your talents are off the scale B)
alan barton Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 What a transformation! I've got a set of those Caprice mags but it never occurred to how good they look in oxidised metal finish - they are kinda funky in chrome! I love your less is more approach to rods - this is a standout! Cheers Alan
thatz4u Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I think I saw this car next to a Galaxie Ltd. 48 Chevy Coupe Gasser in SAE if I'm not mistaken... Edited February 7, 2015 by thatz4u
Chuck Most Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Chuck! The front wheels are from the trailer in the RC/AMT/LC issue of the old MPC '76 Caprice kit. They were also in the MPC early C3 Corvette annual kits. Thanks for noticing...I kinda snuck those in to see if anyone was watching! TIM Ah... I should have a set of those kicking around. Thanks!
exesivefire Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I always thought the 48 to look kinda odd, but entry now and then comes a build that makes me rethink that. This is one of those builds. Great looking model. Thanks for sharing Edited February 11, 2015 by exesivefire
Burnout Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 That's a sweet looking gasser. The tinted windows are a nice touch. Thanks for posting.
Greg Myers Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) That's just right in so many ways. Edited February 12, 2015 by Greg Myers
tim boyd Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks guys for all the positive feedback....Best Regards...TIM
Fat Rat Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Awesome work. The aggressive stance on this works quite well. Edited February 24, 2015 by Fat Rat
futurattraction Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Looks good, Tim! And thanks for doing the Ford in Ford combo. Given that I've been a life-long Ford fan, it means a lot...
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