1956 Ford Crown Victoria

[landman]

Work continues on the continental kit extension.

Thanks to a gift from fellow member Tarheel Rick, I have the proper wheels. I'll use a '32 wheel for the spare.

[landman]

Added a spacer to the spare to center the '32 rim.

Rick's wheels wil work out fine. I have to do something about those whitewalls though.

And we have primer.

[David G.]

You're putting a tremendous amount of work into this one Pat. All of it very well done.

David G.

[mustang1989]

For starters, your neighbor's friend has a VERY nice-looking car. That's one thing that I've always liked about these older cars is the colors used throughout. Very eye catching and brilliant in nature.

I do like what you're doing with this one Pat. Working your magic yet once again.

[slusher]

On 9/9/2022 at 7:09 AM, mustang1989 said:

For starters, your neighbor's friend has a VERY nice-looking car. That's one thing that I've always liked about these older cars is the colors used throughout. Very eye catching and brilliant in nature.

I do like what you're doing with this one Pat. Working your magic yet once again.

I agree Joe, I love the colors used on older cars.  I like following Pats builds!

[Dave Darby]

Looking really good so far! If I might make a suggestion, can those Firestone Supremes and get either some Firestone Deluxe Champions, some old Trophy Series tires. They will not only look more authentic to the car, but will also be a heck of a lot easier to paint whitewalls on.

This one is wearing the Deluxe Champions. They were commonly used in the AMT/Ertl issue kits. The skirts are cut-down 49 Merc units. 

 

 

[Can-Con]

On 8/23/2022 at 5:30 PM, 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?

Pat, I'd try using a set of skirts from an AMT '57 T-bird. Looks like they should fit, have the right curves at the bottom and look right with a bit of filing and sanding.

Looks great so far, BTW.

[1930fordpickup]

4 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Pat, I'd try using a set of skirts from an AMT '57 T-bird. Looks like they should fit, have the right curves at the bottom and look right with a bit of filing and sanding.

Looks great so far, BTW.

I second this.  The lines on these cars are very close. 

[landman]

10 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Pat, I'd try using a set of skirts from an AMT '57 T-bird. Looks like they should fit, have the right curves at the bottom and look right with a bit of filing and sanding.

Looks great so far, BTW.

Hi Steve, I don't have a '57 T=Bird. So they'll likely havee to be scratchbuilt.

[landman]

11 hours ago, Dave Darby said:

Looking really good so far! If I might make a suggestion, can those Firestone Supremes and get either some Firestone Deluxe Champions, some old Trophy Series tires. They will not only look more authentic to the car, but will also be a heck of a lot easier to paint whitewalls on.

This one is wearing the Deluxe Champions. They were commonly used in the AMT/Ertl issue kits. The skirts are cut-down 49 Merc units. 

Beautiful model. I thinned out y paint and gave them a once over. they turned out not too bad.

I did have a 49 Merc. It had donated its hind quarters to the couch. However i can't find the rest of it. Shame on me for throwing away something with "potential".

[slusher]

White walls look really nice Pat!

[landman]

Fabbed up fender skirts using the following method. Took a picture from the net, reduced it to size using Microsoft word, printed it and used it as a pattern. Used half round for the bead.

[landman]

Masked the car and shot the green....outside as this is real car paint complete with isocyanates. so shop coat, gloves and respirator. Looks OK to me.

[slusher]

Great color that was on the 1:1 your building a model of..

[landman]

No comment. They might get me barred, chastised and ejected.

[Kah puts]

Under the circumstances I think they'll forgive you. 

[Bobjernigan3]

That is usually caused by something under the paint that doesn't mix... it's eating it... seal it with sealer before painting... not primer..

[Big John]

You mean they through you out for Bad Paint!? Man, I hate it when it does that.

[slusher]

ah that will put you in a bad mood".

[landman]

The interior is different from the 1:1 I am trying to replicate. Maybe the kit is a compromise between different models of Ford.

[landman]

While the second white turned out OK, the removal of the masking tape did not. I likely forgot to de-tack the tape before applying it.

[mustang1989]

Man....this car's really fighting you in regard to paint Pat. Looking forward to your recovery efforts. Stick with it pal.....this project will be a great lookin' car when it's all said and done. LOTS of good work going into this one.

[slusher]

On painted surfaces I stick the tape o my shirt then apply on painted surfaces. Reduces some of the tapes strength..

[XYHARRY]

I'm loving that colour combo Pat. Stick with it as this will be a sweet ride when it's done. 

Cheers, David. ??

[landman]

Working on the foil.