1956 Ford Crown Victoria

[landman]

A neighbor's friend is selling his Crown Victoria. Initially I was going to post his ad but it likely is against company policy so here are a few photos of it. My neighbor asked me If I could build a model for his friend to remember his car by. She is a beauty.

Edited August 26, 2022 by landman

[landman]

So I obtained this kit. I may have to steal the continental spare from something else and it won't have those wheel covers. Otherwise, it should be close.

[TarheelRick]

Will watch this build, that is one beautiful Fairlane.  Wish I had the cash to buy it.  Those wheels, or some very similar are in the '53 Ford Convertible kit from Lindberg.  As for the continental kit, I have seen one, but cannot recollect where, maybe someone else will chime in.

[slusher]

Beautiful car to build Pat, I always follow your work..

[espo]

I agree, this was one of the prettiest '50's Ford. I think the AMT Edsel kit had an optional continental kit like the one on your friend's car. The spotlights can be found in the Galaxy '48 Chevrolet kits as well as the fog lights. The Revell '48 Ford has a spotlight but only for the driver's side along with some roof lights that could be used for fog lights. Great looking color combination  also.  

[Maindrian Pace]

Wow, that car looks like a celebration on wheels. Best of luck on the build, sourcing all that gingerbread will be a challenge.

[Anglia105E]

Beautiful paint colour combination on that '56 Ford Crown Victoria there Pat . . . I really like most '50's American (and Canadian) motor cars.

David

[Oldcarfan27]

On 8/17/2022 at 5:56 AM, TarheelRick said:

As for the continental kit, I have seen one, but cannot recollect where, maybe someone else will chime in.

Try a 55-56 Tbird kit.

[landman]

7 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Try a 55-56 Tbird kit.

Thanks Patrick. That is what I had in mind. I have an old build on the shelf.

[David G.]

It is a beautiful car. I'm sure you'll do it justice Pat.

David G.

[Zippi]

That's a really nice 56 Crown Vic and your model should look Awesome.  

[landman]

Started pecking away at it.

[thebavarian]

Very nice car 

[David G.]

Good detail painting on the chassis,

David G.

[landman]

Added fuel line to the engine and working on the ignition wiring.

[slusher]

Looking good Pat!

[landman]

Getting ready for the scary part. There is an inordinate amount of flash to trim and sand. I takes a bit away from the fun.

[landman]

Trying on lids and doors to check the fit. Does anyone know if fender skirts are available for this puppy? Or am I in for a fab job?

[stitchdup]

3 minutes ago, landman said:

Trying on lids and doors to check the fit. Does anyone know if fender skirts are available for this puppy? Or am I in for a fab job?

cool project. the closest i've seen to those skirt are a set for the 63 impala by pegasus. The only ones I've seen for the ford are the long cruiser style versions

[landman]

The chassis is pretty well done.

[landman]

Looking at ways of making the splah pan/bumper extension. First in cardboard, then in plastic.

This molding isn't in the kit either. It should be fairly easy to replicate.

[oldscool]

I like your work on this one and your engine looks good.

[espo]

The chrome rocker moldings should be easily made from some thin flat stock plastic. The larger upright partr on the front fenders were a separate part as I recall but they did butt up against each other. Looks like you have the continental kit figured out. 

[landman]

58 minutes ago, espo said:

The chrome rocker moldings should be easily made from some thin flat stock plastic. The larger upright partr on the front fenders were a separate part as I recall but they did butt up against each other. Looks like you have the continental kit figured out. 

Yes, it shouldn't be too difficult toi make out of flat stock.

[David G.]

Nice work on the chassis. Now the fun begins, fabbing body bits.

David G.