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34 Ford Project - Kitbash
Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:31 am
told ya i had a truck up my sleeve for a build..
a while back someone posted a sketch on facebook ( i dont remember who it was but wish i did so i could give them credit ) but i asked them at the time if they minded if i tried to build it in plastic using some of the main concepts.
here is the sketch that is the inspiration for this build
to pull this off, i have sourced a pair of these
the building blocks i am starting with
now masking one off just below the belt line, and the other just above the hinge
time to get the razor saw out
now truing up the cuts by using the figure 8 motion on sandpaper on a flat surface
the test fit
i cut a couple pieces of strip styrene to strengthen the joints a bit
i glue these to the inside of one of the body sections using my trusty specialized clamps and some liquid cement
i let the bolsters set up overnight so i make sure they are solid
now the styrene makes it easier to line up the body panels to get them as close to flush as possible
fancy clamps in action once again
and a bit of top to bottom squishage just to make sure the joint is strong
the results of the clamping
masking off the body lines so i dont damage them as i add filler and do some sanding
2 part body filler getting ready to go on
filler applied
most of that will be sanded off but thats where i am leaving things for now
cya when i can
a while back someone posted a sketch on facebook ( i dont remember who it was but wish i did so i could give them credit ) but i asked them at the time if they minded if i tried to build it in plastic using some of the main concepts.
here is the sketch that is the inspiration for this build
to pull this off, i have sourced a pair of these
the building blocks i am starting with
now masking one off just below the belt line, and the other just above the hinge
time to get the razor saw out
now truing up the cuts by using the figure 8 motion on sandpaper on a flat surface
the test fit
i cut a couple pieces of strip styrene to strengthen the joints a bit
i glue these to the inside of one of the body sections using my trusty specialized clamps and some liquid cement
i let the bolsters set up overnight so i make sure they are solid
now the styrene makes it easier to line up the body panels to get them as close to flush as possible
fancy clamps in action once again
and a bit of top to bottom squishage just to make sure the joint is strong
the results of the clamping
masking off the body lines so i dont damage them as i add filler and do some sanding
2 part body filler getting ready to go on
filler applied
most of that will be sanded off but thats where i am leaving things for now
cya when i can
Re: 34 Ford Project - Kitbash
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:03 am
This should be a wicked little truck, any ideas on color yet?
Re: 34 Ford Project - Kitbash
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:18 am
Nope, was thinking of ratting it but I think I will be happier with a bit of shine.
Will have to see closer to paint time
Will have to see closer to paint time
Re: 34 Ford Project - Kitbash
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:34 pm
Ratting this out would be pretty cool. Like taking it and making new life. (Where is that Frankenstein emoticon when I need it?)
I love seeing rat rods that are done right. Redneck engineering at it's best.
I love seeing rat rods that are done right. Redneck engineering at it's best.
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