"Barn find, running"

[customline]

Long story short; I sent these pix to my son and realized I never put this one up here. "Getting a barn-find running" is what I would call this project if I fancied myself an artist. ?

 

 

[KWT]

I dig it... the cracked windshield and seat cover are the icing on the cake. Very nicely done

[customline]

I'm never 100% happy with builds I do like this. I end up re-thinking and wishing I hadn't...well, anyway....thanks for kudos.

[Mopar2]

Great build...It looks like a true barn find.The detail is perfect for your barn find.Now that she is running.Its time to rip up the street...

Edited March 12, 2023 by Mopar2

[Jonathan]

Really great build!

[Lobo2me]

Sweet! Excellent detail. Nice job!!

[customline]

2 hours ago, Mopar2 said:

Great build...It looks like a true barn find.The detail is perfect for your barn find.Now that she is running.Its time to rip up the street...

That old hemi has nothing left in it. It'll get it where it needs to go but it's going to need a valve job and mic the walls to see if it needs more. Can you smell it?

[customline]

1 hour ago, Jonathan said:

Really great build!

 

1 hour ago, Lobo2me said:

Sweet! Excellent detail. Nice job!!

Thanks, Jon and Steve. It was a glue bomb when I got it. In a way, it still is. 

[espo]

Looks like the old barn had a leaky roof from the extensive rust. Great work. Harder to duplicate mother nature than to build a shiny model. 

[atomicholiday]

Everything about this build is just awesome.  But I especially love that seat!  Just so cool.

[customline]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Looks like the old barn had a leaky roof from the extensive rust. Great work. Harder to duplicate mother nature than to build a shiny model. 

More of a shed, actually....yeah, the rust is a bit over done. I got carried away. You got me, David. ?

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2 minutes ago, atomicholiday said:

Everything about this build is just awesome.  But I especially love that seat!  Just so cool.

Navajo blankets. Easiest thing in the world. Love 'em. Thanks for your encouragement. 

[Dragonhawk1066]

Definitely looks the part, nice work!!

[customline]

Found a few more shots.

BTW, if you didn't recognize it, it's the AMT '29. Full height windshield. I've got the roof but couldn't figure out how to make it work. 

 

[Kah puts]

I’m not much of rust guy but boy-o-boy you nailed the look, best I’ve seen, bravo ?

[Vic Florie]

What color did you use for he seat back?

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3 hours ago, Vic Florie said:

What color did you use for he seat back?

Hmm....I recall using some Krylon variety in a gloss burgundy sprayed over flat black and later some black acrylic craft paint rubbed in with my fingers and a soft rag. The idea was to make it look like dirty and greasy old vinyl or leather. Did it work?

[customline]

3 hours ago, Kah puts said:

I’m not much of rust guy but boy-o-boy you nailed the look, best I’ve seen, bravo ?

Oh hell no, when it comes to this stuff I'm a piker. There are some true artists on this forum that make my stuff look pretty amateur. I got a few things pretty good and I like to do this stuff once in a while but there's some postings on a "RUST" thread in this category that will give you chills. 

[customline]

I brought it up to the top. There's some real good stuff so check it out. The title is "RUST"

[ChrisR]

COOL!!

[Modlbldr]

Great looking work Jim. I like the detail you did in every part.

Later-

[Calb56]

I think this looks spot on. Not overly weathered but definitely used...glad you checked the barn.

 

[Andy Oldenburg]

I´ve never seen so much rust on an model an I love it! Wonderful build. Thanks for sharing project.

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3 hours ago, Andy Oldenburg said:

I´ve never seen so much rust on an model an I love it! Wonderful build. Thanks for sharing project.

Please look at the "RUST" thread. You will be astounded. Thanks for your praise, Andy. I will check out your YouTube channel today!

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3 hours ago, Calb56 said:

I think this looks spot on. Not overly weathered but definitely used...glad you checked the barn.

 

Used and abused!  But I think it will start.....?....I miss those days.