Modlbldr Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Just finished this build. I combined the front clip from the Testors 38 Ford Vantastic kit with the rear of the AMT Wagon Rod. I had to section the body through the doors in a couple of spots to keep the hood from sitting like a ramp, which means I had to adjust a bit of the height of the dash and door panels. First picture shows the cuts and second shows how much the height was reduced. Other than that the only other change was some 3D printed tires and wheels and some parts box taillights. Color is Testors Icy Blue over grey primer and I brushed several colors of paints for the wood grain. Enjoy! Later- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelKrypton Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 very nice. Looks good in blue with the wood panels. cheers, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I like it!! Great color choice! You really did a great job with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Sweet ride. Very well done customizing. I agree, Icy Blue is a great color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ColonelKrypton said: very nice. Looks good in blue with the wood panels. cheers, Graham Thank you! 1 hour ago, karbuildr said: Sweet ride. Very well done customizing. I agree, Icy Blue is a great color. Thanks! I agree. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmike619 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 This thing is beautiful! I have always been partial to the front end of the ‘38, and the wood panels and the lines they create just accentuate the shape and make it even better. Very well done, and excellent vision! It came out great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Nice custom work on this Tom. Colours, wheels and stance look spot on. Well done. Cheers, David. ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Wow! Everything great about this! Man, those wheels/tyres.......? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 8 hours ago, moparmike619 said: This thing is beautiful! I have always been partial to the front end of the ‘38, and the wood panels and the lines they create just accentuate the shape and make it even better. Very well done, and excellent vision! It came out great Thank you. It has a great look to me too. 8 hours ago, XYHARRY said: Nice custom work on this Tom. Colours, wheels and stance look spot on. Well done. Cheers, David. ?? Thank you. I appreciate it David. 7 hours ago, Yeah Nah said: Wow! Everything great about this! Man, those wheels/tyres.......? Thank you. It turned out much better than I expected. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Killer looking 38 Ford Wagon. Great stance and color. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Love this build, thanks for sharing! I have both kits in my stash for years now and I always thought it would look great to combine them. And you proved it! Great looking wheels and nice taillights, too! Great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Really nice Tom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Beautiful looking body color and finish. The channeling of the body looks natural. Like the engine and the wheel and tire combination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Very cool! I really enjoy and appreciate extreme custom coachwork and kitbash projects. Nicely done!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Thanks everybody! Glad you like it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Cool concept…beautiful work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Good looking build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Beautiful build, very cleanly build! Fantastic color choice and finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Love the front clip swap Tom! Very nice job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thank you everyone! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 2:29 PM, Lobo2me said: Very cool! I really enjoy and appreciate extreme custom coachwork and kitbash projects. Nicely done!!!! Really love all 38 Fords. Here's what I did with a left over 38 van body, a funny car chassis, and a blown HEMI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Great work Tom. Unique and eye catching. Nice paint and wheel combo. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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