tim boyd Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Other than the wanky Y-Block, AMT-Ertl's "American Graffiti" was a surprisingly good kit. I wanted to build it with a Gasser-style chassis but finished in a late 1960's/early 1970's Street Machine/Street Freak style vibe. After pulling out all my old Car Model Magazines and reading all the great old Hank Borger street racing yarns (the Marauder, Ghost Dancer, et al) for inspiration, I began the project. I used a kitbashed Y-Block (NOT the T-Bird kit engine) based on the old AMT 1956 Ford Vicky kit, although a period FE or even 351 Cleveland might have been more topical. You'll note the Hank Borger inspired fade paint, accomplished with now-gone Testors One Coat Lacquers and Tamiya Clear Blue Candy aerosols. It was a fun project and eventually appeared as a how-to in one of the model mags probably about 15 years ago. More pix below, and thanks for checking it out. TIM Edited January 31, 2023 by tim boyd 11
TransAmMike Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 Well Tim, as usual you have nailed another one. Looks great in all aspects??
alan barton Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 it just plain works! Such a believable model and I do think you channelled Hank Borger through this car! Love it! Cheers Alan
Just Jim Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 That car is just plain beautiful. Love the color ?
espo Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 The paint work is really outstanding and is what you notice first. Even the correct, and often cussed at, Holly 4-barrel carbs. We used to call them "the towering infernos" since they were prone to leaking and even catching fire. Great looking chassis detailing.
Speedpro Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 I like the street feaks from back in the day. Pulled it off perfectly. Nice build.
Dennis Lacy Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 I’m not a T Bird fan in the least but this is bitchin! Love the faded paint, Radirs (from the ‘64 Thunderbolt I presume) and chassis set up.
Mr. Metallic Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 Another stunner time. The paint job is eye catching. I have a similar build based on the AMT 56 planned, minus the kit y-block of course. As a side note, I think the OneCoat paints survived the culling by Rustoleum. I still find them on store shelves including Hobby Lobby. They even released a new color I had never seen (turquoise). I just can't believe it's old stock that hasn't been exhausted in the 2 years since Rustoleum turned off the Model Master spigot.
tim boyd Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 6:02 PM, Dennis Lacy said: I’m not a T Bird fan in the least but this is bitchin! Love the faded paint, Radirs (from the ‘64 Thunderbolt I presume) and chassis set up. Hi Dennis....yes, to the best of my memory, those wheels (and tires IIRC) were from the '64 T-Bolt kit....thx for the comments....TIM
tim boyd Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 3:27 PM, Mr. Metallic said: Another stunner time. The paint job is eye catching. I have a similar build based on the AMT 56 planned, minus the kit y-block of course. As a side note, I think the OneCoat paints survived the culling by Rustoleum. I still find them on store shelves including Hobby Lobby. They even released a new color I had never seen (turquoise). I just can't believe it's old stock that hasn't been exhausted in the 2 years since Rustoleum turned off the Model Master spigot. Craig...thx for he comments. That Turquoise One Coat sounds really interesting...gotta do a search on that one. Thx for the tip....TIM
tim boyd Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 Heh guys...thanks for the comments and feedback. Please make sure and post pix if you ever do your own model based on a similar theme! Best...TB
Scott8950 Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Not a street freak and not as nice as yours but here's my gasser. Very nice job on your street freak. Edited February 4, 2023 by Scott8950 1
Droptop 66 Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 Great looking build, Tim! I know Hank would love it as well. Has he seen it?
NitroMarty Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 (edited) On 2/4/2023 at 7:20 AM, tim boyd said: Heh guys...thanks for the comments and feedback. Please make sure and post pix if you ever do your own model based on a similar theme! Best...TB Hey Tim.... I'm sure you remember my '57 T-bird gasser from a few years ago.... Sadly, I sold this last year after it got broken in a fall from a shelf.... I regret getting rid of it now though. 🫤 Edited December 14, 2024 by NitroMarty
Chinacar Posted December 15, 2024 Posted December 15, 2024 Another Boyd classic from the legend. Nice one.
tim boyd Posted December 15, 2024 Author Posted December 15, 2024 14 hours ago, NitroMarty said: Hey Tim.... I'm sure you remember my '57 T-bird gasser from a few years ago.... Sadly, I sold this last year after it got broken in a fall from a shelf.... I regret getting rid of it now though. 🫤 Heh Marty...I sure do remember it. It's a "Marty classic", to quote Alex above. Sorry it got damaged....TB
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