Woodsy,
Here is the first of my 1/32 car models, a 1940 Ford Convertible.
This kit was first issued by Pyro in 1965 (!), and has been reissued so many times by different companies I’ve lost track.
This is the 2010 repop by Round 2, using the old Lindberg logo for nostalgia purposes. As you can see, I left the 4-part body in all it’s awkward glory, as I did not feel up to tackling those curvy seams with body putty.
A fun, simple build, and I figured why not use the enclosed “Hot Rod” decals?
For the complete “teenage modeler” experience!
Rob C
USA
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That is a great looking build, with or without the custom decals. I agree, 1/32nd scale is a good choice for model cars, from any era.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly! I built some 1/32 cars back in teenage days, and I’m thinking of going back again. Fun to build, and about at my skill level! SFZ
DeleteThats so American Graffitti! Lovely job, even without the putty. Nice distinction between the full chrome radiator and the silver bumper! Bill
ReplyDeleteThanks for noticing! I used steel plus gloss for the bumpers, and regular silver for the grill. I’m going to look into chrome paint for future endeavors. SFZ
DeleteIve fallen in love with that car. Great nostalgic job Rob!
ReplyDeleteYep it’s a teenage nostalgia kick for sure! SFZ
DeleteTop kit modelling there Rob, as ever.
ReplyDeleteMuch obliged - sometimes you gotta take a break from the complicated stuff! SFZ
DeleteSweeeet! Very nice work Rob!
ReplyDeleteThank you - a nice return to the teenage years for me! SFZ
DeleteThat's a nice build. The last time I saw one of these Ford's in the flesh the body panels did have gaps so not using putty is appropriate.
ReplyDeleteThe thing with some of these old molds (especially Pyro and Palmer) is that the bodies were often molded in multiple parts, in contrast to the bigger 1/24 cars and the bigger companies like AMT, which went to the trouble of molding the body in one seamless piece. As teens, we HATED these "bargain cars" for this flaw, but now, I kind of think it's charming... Anyways, I think "filling every seam" is overrated! SFZ
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