bobss396 Posted December 22, 2023 Posted December 22, 2023 Just what I need... I bought this modified stocker '65 complete Fairlane body on eBay a while ago. Closed up the rear wheel wells a bit. Donor chassis is from a Monogram 'Cup car. Engine, not too sure, it was bought loose at a show. I virtually did little to the kit chassis, almost right out of the box. This will be put aside until after Xmas. 4
Sledsel Posted December 28, 2023 Posted December 28, 2023 Looking good. I have also begun closing the wheel opening on my 65 for a similar project. I'll be watching 1
bobss396 Posted December 29, 2023 Author Posted December 29, 2023 20 hours ago, Sledsel said: Looking good. I have also begun closing the wheel opening on my 65 for a similar project. I'll be watching I used 2 pieces of .030 x .188 Evergreen stock and a piece of .020 x .188 to close it up more. I used Tamiya liquid glue and finished it off with thin CA glue, let it set up overnight. Then got out the sanding sticks... it took only a minor amount of spot putty to fix up some low areas. I have to get back into this soon. I'm close to doing the final cage and chassis assembly.
bobss396 Posted December 30, 2023 Author Posted December 30, 2023 Some earlier shots of the build. I always make up location blocks for pinning the body to the chassis, so it goes back together the same way. You can see how I closed up the wheel wells. 2
Sledsel Posted December 30, 2023 Posted December 30, 2023 9 hours ago, bobss396 said: Some earlier shots of the build. I always make up location blocks for pinning the body to the chassis, so it goes back together the same way. You can see how I closed up the wheel wells. I did it very similar on mine. Going a different rout using the Modified GTO chassis
dragcarz Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I like what your doing here, very cool project and giving me some ideas, Thanks for sharing your build! 1
bobss396 Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 I dug it out again. I have to find some lost parts that may be in another build box. Distributor is wired. Took the chrome off the bumpers and added bars to them. Made up aluminum light covers and rear spoiler. Radiator is done. Made side tanks from styrene. Inlet and outlets are 3/32" aluminum tube. 2
bobss396 Posted January 4, 2024 Author Posted January 4, 2024 Rear ham is installed. Tires and wheels are from Ron Coon. Tire transfers are from Shabo. 2
TarheelRick Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 Looks to be a short track monster when finished. I like what you are doing with this kit. 1
bobss396 Posted January 5, 2024 Author Posted January 5, 2024 More progress. Going back and forth with the '56 Ford figure 8 car. Wheels and tires are Ron Coon supplied. The kit hood recesses are filled in. Some of the interior is complete. 3
mchook Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 Great job so far. I'm kinda partial to these old Fords, my first car was a 65 Fairlane with a 289. Fun car until I wrecked it. Anyway, nice build, great details, I'm watching for sure.
OldNYJim Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 Really impressive (and clean) work Bob! I’m enjoying watching this one come together 1
bobss396 Posted January 15, 2024 Author Posted January 15, 2024 I should be back on it this week. I have more of the chassis completed.
dragcarz Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Great build, clean, great detail and execution!
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 26, 2024 Posted January 26, 2024 Doing some nice work so far. Nice attention to the details. Gonna be a nice build.
dust collectors Posted January 29, 2024 Posted January 29, 2024 Dang, this makes me want to build another! Real nice work here and attention to detail. Also loving the wheel and tire selection.
Volzfan59 Posted January 31, 2024 Posted January 31, 2024 It's really looking good, thanks for posting this.
bobss396 Posted February 20, 2024 Author Posted February 20, 2024 More accomplished this week. Got the bumpers painted with TS-42 light gunmetal. Made aluminum headlight covers. Exhaust is roughed out. Fuel filler is a printed Ron Coon item. Engine is installed. Cage is still loose but fits easily. 2
bobss396 Posted February 21, 2024 Author Posted February 21, 2024 Running into little snags here and there. But working them out. I had a resin hood scoop around and the carb stuck up quite a bit. Why not use it? Also got pieces in place to locate hood pins. I'm trying to focus on just 3 builds... see how long that lasts. 1
bobss396 Posted April 10, 2024 Author Posted April 10, 2024 Almost complete, I have a decal to fix and put on a couple of things. 4
TarheelRick Posted April 10, 2024 Posted April 10, 2024 Fine looking late model. Loved that era of short track racing.
Volzfan59 Posted April 12, 2024 Posted April 12, 2024 That is one great looking Fairlane. I grabbed a Fairlane body and Monogram T-bird chassis out of my stash today. It's like they were meant to go together. 1
DREAMSCALE CONCEPTS Posted May 13, 2024 Posted May 13, 2024 On 4/10/2024 at 11:32 AM, bobss396 said: Almost complete, I have a decal to fix and put on a couple of things. Really nice build! Love the tear drop hood! Awesomely different!
bobss396 Posted May 13, 2024 Author Posted May 13, 2024 Thanks. I still am not liking the small diameter tires, I may try something else that fills the wheel wells a little more.
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