tim boyd Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) This is a mild kitbash of Revell's 1940 Ford Standard Coupe kit, combining parts from the "GoodGuys" street rod version of the kit with the separate, factory stock kit relase from the same basic tool. The engine is a mildly rodded Flathead Ford; the front suspension is the dropped axle setup from the GoodGuys kit, while the rear end setup is the Columbia Two-Speed axle from the factory stock version of the tool. The paint is real 1954 Buick Titian Red Metallic from MCW Automotive Finishes; the interior is a 'tuck'n'roll" insert from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. A full buildup of this model was a magazine cover feature in the October, 2017 issue of the other model car magazine; I refer you to that magazine for more details on the project. I think it captures very well the "Traditional Hot Rod" design aesthetic so popular these days in the 1/1 scale hot rod/street rod world....thanks for looking....TIM Edited November 5, 2018 by tim boyd
espo Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 Beautiful looking build. I still think these cars look the best built in this style weather it's 1/25th or 1:1.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 Built one just like yours. MIne has the stock interior, and the "modern" Motor City Flathead hop up goodies from the '48 Ford kit. I had the grille and headlight doors chrome, but since posted, I decided to paint them, to give the car a more stock appearance.
Dave Darby Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 I must have somehow missed that issue. Sure is a sharp build and I love, love, love that color.
Snake45 Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Not my style at all, but the paint and finish are gorgeous!
Phildaupho Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Enjoyed all three of your recent hot rod posts but I think this is my favorite
Spex84 Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Beautiful! Just yesterday I was admiring a photo of a '40 in red, almost exactly like this one in terms of style in stance, but with blackwalls...thinking maybe I should build a model of it. You beat me to it
bbowser Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 That's a beauty! I don't normally care for the wide whites but they fit this build perfectly.
Hmann68 Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Beautiful, and the color is just perfect on this car!
Classicgas Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Very very nice Tim, not too far from stock. Well done.
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Very nice build, love the whitewalls!
Dave Darby Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Tim, while you are sharing these cool builds, could share your way cool 27 T pickup?
tim boyd Posted November 5, 2018 Author Posted November 5, 2018 15 hours ago, Dave Darby said: Tim, while you are sharing these cool builds, could share your way cool 27 T pickup? Davey, your wish is my command.....thanks for the suggestion....TIm
tim boyd Posted November 5, 2018 Author Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dominik said: very nice! more pictuers please. Hmmm......let's see what I can do for you....oh yes, here you go! Thanks (smile) for the request, Dominik.....TIM Edited November 5, 2018 by tim boyd
Phildaupho Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 Love the extra photos. This is one nice 40 Coupe.
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