Ford 34, a street hot rod who did not reach the finish line

[slusher]

Impressive work so far!

[Ulf]

I am overwhelmed by all the positive responses to my project. Since I am not very good at either the forum functions or English, I am collecting my responses in one post.

 ”TarheelRick

You have a pretty good start on what looks like a decent period street rod. Should fit right in with the RoG. Bring on the updates.”

Thanks, I will.

”Ace-Garageguy

Very VERY nice. Love that engine, and the overall look and stance are perfect.  ”

Thank you, I really appreciate your help with information about the engine. Stance is everything, difficult but I think it makes it easier to find the right one if you go out in the daylight. I take the car outside on this sometimes.

 ”ColonelKrypton

I will second that.

seeing that your '34 Ford is powered by a six, you might consider including it in "the straight six community build rides again"  community / group build.

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/187050-the-straight-six-community-build-rides-again/

Backing up thin stock with a thicker piece in order to drill holes is one way. However, I use small four flute end cutting end mills  ( amazon or eBay ) that can cut the hole directly on the thin stock without needing to be back up with thicker stock.  I have a few select sizes that cover my needs.  Available in metric as well as imperial sizes and various shank sizes. This is a link to an example on Amazon.com  to show to what I am referring:

https://www.amazon.com/1pc-Flutes-Carbide-Square-Mill/dp/B09VFFQWP9/?th=1”

Thanks, I will definitely post some "the straight six community build rides again" community/group build posts when I get a little further with the engine.

”Bullybeef

@Ulf so glad that you took your progress to a new thread! Keep going you have a winner here.”

Thanks, the project has now entered the long awaited phase where the car drives me forward, some people say floow

”roadkill

G'day Ulf, when I stop to read and see someone else's work I usually scroll down slowly so I can stop before I see the first pic. Then I read what ever is there then I go to the pics, so when I read your blurb I started to think that the model was not going to be all that great, WOW, was I wrong, this is going to be a work of art, very well thought out and beautifully executed, very well done sir, can't wait to see the finished build.”

Thanks, primer in mars is my goal.

”Paul Payne

Love the little figure you constructed- great for testing fit and position! Will be following!”

Thank you, yes Bob is a great help when furnishing the coupe. In the future I will be making a brother for him in aluminium sheet.

”CabDriver

This is a great looking project - I like the work you’re doing on this one!”

Thanks

”ColonelKrypton

What a great idea. I will have to give that a try.  I dabble a bit with water colours and other mediums; doesn't have to be water colours, will also try some inks and markers.”

Thank you, an alternative to painting is to download the NCS app and experiment with colours. NCS, the Natural Colour System, is an international colour designation system for specifying, communicating and controlling colour in architecture, design, marketing, manufacturing, education and research. One thing about NCS is that you learn how colours are constructed.

bluegrey body, deepred rims, primerred dashboard, blackbrown frame, blackgrey suspension, warmwhite rollbar, deep black in the corners etc etc

Then you must not forget that deviations can be very nice, https://patganahl.com/2020/07/13/palate-cleanser/

”Bainford

Very cool project, Ulf. This is one Chevy-in-a-Ford I can get behind. Looking cool.”

Thanks, I have a Moebius Ford inline 6 but it was too modern this time so I'm saving it for something else.

”Kenmojr

This is gonna be super cool....”

Thanks

”Zippi

Nice mods going on here Ulf.  The colors you choose are going to look pretty kewl.  I'm liking this build.”

Thanks (I had to Google kewl..)?

bill-e-boy

Kool project - coming along nicely

Thanks

Muncie

Love '34 Ford coupes with Chevy sixes. The slicker and more attitude, the better. Thank you for continuing the build and the posts - this thing is pretty darn cool!

Thanks, the response gives me energy.

Rattlecan Dan

Looks really nice so far!

Thanks

slusher

Impressive work so far!

Thanks 

 

Edited February 2, 2024 by Ulf

[Ulf]

Many new small plasticard pieces.I finally finished the exhaust pipes, a bit spread out with different angles even on the ends.

I glued the roll bar to the body on spacers to be able to paint it in place, we'll see if I succeed. The goal is to wash the body and start painting black on all surfaces that should not be visible inside the body next week.

The steering column is almost done now, I have neither resin parts nor 3D near me so I made something(plasticard) that should be perceived as cowl steering in the dark.

[NOBLNG]

It’s looking good Ulf!? Lots of great fab work you’re doing.?

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Such a cool build to follow. 

[tim boyd]

On 1/21/2024 at 8:38 PM, Bullybeef said:

@Ulf so glad that you took your progress to a new thread! Keep going you have a winner here.

X2!   Love that Fisher six too....TB.

[Mattilacken]

Nice build!

[Bullybeef]

@Ulf have you made anymore progress on this build? 

[Bainford]

Yes, curious myself. Cool project you've got going here. Nice work so far.

[Ulf]

 

24 minutes ago, Bullybeef said:

@Ulf have you made anymore progress on this build? 

 

19 minutes ago, Bainford said:

Yes, curious myself. Cool project you've got going here. Nice work so far.

I'm so glad you asked, it warms my heart. The situation is that many things that have stood in the way of model building, are almost over in the days including that our beloved cat had her last teeth removed and is doing well again. I will come back with updates shortly if everyone is healthy. I have cheated a little with some other low ambition projects in the summer cottage during the summer.

status as I write this:

Edited August 27, 2024 by Ulf
sex of the cat

[Bullybeef]

@Ulf hope all is well and soon will be well, wish you the best! 

[Ulf]

Finally, a small contribution, a small update. I have been reluctant to make these shock absorber mounts but now they are in place and the glue will set for a few days. Lessons learned so far, kitbash saves time and keeps the whitecoats at bay, just digging in the junk drawer has been beyond my ability. The motto life is too short to build bad kits runs through my head sometimes.

[dino246gt]

Looks like you're having so much fun with this build, it is impressive and fun IS the goal, isn't it?

Awesome build, I love it!

 

[slusher]

Fun and relaxing is part of the goal for me.  Your build is looking terrific so far!

[Ulf]

On 11/22/2024 at 4:18 PM, dino246gt said:

Looks like you're having so much fun with this build, it is impressive and fun IS the goal, isn't it?

Awesome build, I love it!

 

Thank you

Yes, having fun is the first priority for me.

On 11/22/2024 at 8:10 PM, slusher said:

Fun and relaxing is part of the goal for me.  Your build is looking terrific so far!

Thank you

Yes, having fun is the first priority for me. 
 

I really appreciate and am fascinated by the super builders, but I am keen to prioritize my own modest joy.

[Ulf]

The shock absorbers are now in place. I filed down the brackets a little. When my wife was away to the gym, I took the opportunity to remove the crossbar as well.

 

[Zippi]

That's looking pretty sharp so far.  I dig the ole Hot Rods.  

[bobss396]

The shock mounts are simple yet look very correct. This is where I get stuck with a couple of rod builds... BACK IN THE BOX...