junkyardjeff Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 It just has been too cold to work in the garage so I have been in the basement working on the smaller scaled versions,the black 40 sedan is one I built back in the mid 70s and put it on a new chassis and repainted the interior. The red home made p/u was made from a junk body that came close to going in the trash and extra parts. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Looks like fun, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Nice job! I have a few kits waiting for attention too. One has been around for nearly 50 years and the glue has not held up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Cool Fords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) They look great. What scale? Are these scratchbuilt? Or are they the AMT issues? The 37 Ford--is that Revell-Monogram? If not scratchbuilt, then who is the manufacturer and scale? Can you provide more details? Especially about the 1937 Ford. Thanks. Edited January 18, 2018 by Pomeroy41144 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I have several old models that need to be redone and several kits that still need build, just can't get motivated. Still can't get over the price of models today.When I was building them, $2.00 or less was the going price , now they're $25 and up! I did manage to get motivated to build this a couple of years ago when I wanted to try my hand at 1/6 scale scratchbuilding. This is the engine from my '36 Dodge. It's constructed of wood, plastic and brass. The chassis is a Model AA Ford in 1/16 scale. Everything but the engine and front axle is scartchbuilt. Neither one is finished yet! If you love modeling and haven't checked out Roger Zimmerman's post under Our cars and Restorations, you must do so. This man is amazingly talented! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Pomeroy41144 said: They look great. What scale? Are these scratchbuilt? Or are they the AMT issues? The 37 Ford--is that Revell-Monogram? If not scratchbuilt, then who is the manufacturer and scale? Can you provide more details? Especially about the 1937 Ford. Thanks. The 37 is a Revell/Monogram 1/24 that I picked up already started,its a streetrod kit that I put a stock 40 chassis under it with a Y block from a AMT 57 Ford,the others are all AMTs and I did not know what paint was used so I made it look like it was a project car pieced togather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 4 hours ago, jpage said: I have several old models that need to be redone and several kits that still need build, just can't get motivated. Still can't get over the price of models today.When I was building them, $2.00 or less was the going price , now they're $25 and up! I did manage to get motivated to build this a couple of years ago when I wanted to try my hand at 1/6 scale scratchbuilding. This is the engine from my '36 Dodge. It's constructed of wood, plastic and brass. The chassis is a Model AA Ford in 1/16 scale. Everything but the engine and front axle is scartchbuilt. Neither one is finished yet! If you love modeling and haven't checked out Roger Zimmerman's post under Our cars and Restorations, you must do so. This man is amazingly talented! Those look great and much better then i could do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Your models look great. I have that 1937 model. And all the AMT stuff. Here is a Monogram 1/8 scale 1932 Ford Roadster that I am working on. It will be displayed in a 1/8 scale garage set in a repurposed TV cabinet. Here is the build in progress and a mock up of the scale garage. Edited January 19, 2018 by Pomeroy41144 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Pm me If you want any tires. My dad did the same thing.. I need to sell his extra stuff.. I have about 100 of them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 21 hours ago, jpage said: I have several old models that need to be redone and several kits that still need build, just can't get motivated. Still can't get over the price of models today.When I was building them, $2.00 or less was the going price , now they're $25 and up! I did manage to get motivated to build this a couple of years ago when I wanted to try my hand at 1/6 scale scratchbuilding. This is the engine from my '36 Dodge. It's constructed of wood, plastic and brass. The chassis is a Model AA Ford in 1/16 scale. Everything but the engine and front axle is scartchbuilt. Neither one is finished yet! If you love modeling and haven't checked out Roger Zimmerman's post under Our cars and Restorations, you must do so. This man is amazingly talented! jpage, these models look great. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) I've always appreciated scratch built models, and the more detailed the better. Unfortunately, I never had the talent or patience. I built quire a few AMT, Revell and Monogram kits starting when I was about 10 years old. Thanks to a vintage barrister bookcase,they have remained in excellent condition these past 50 odd years.A couple of Franklin Mint diecast models enhance the set. The Ford wrecker was built up with leftover accessories. Once I got into the real thing, I couldn't afford the models ! Jim Edited January 19, 2018 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Great looking models! Like many others apparently I have a large box full of models I made more than 50 years ago. They were displayed on and off but have been hiding for at least the last 20 years. I keep thinking about refurbishing some of them but never get to it because of those pesky full size cars! I may actually start down that road since I recently found an old but unused 63 Olds Starfire kit from JoHann and would like to make it into a duplicate of my car - we will see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I use to models all the time when I was a kid. I would spend hours a day doing it. My son loves cars and trucks and wanted me to build him something. i picked out a kit that had both. Were going with that work truck look. I have been picking at it every once in a while, but I need to get it done, a long with everything else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I would like to build one of those Dodge trucks again,it was in the mid 70s when I built one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am now working on a 34 Ford coupe but this one is going to be a 4 cylinder version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 The 34 is getting closer to being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 The 34 4 cylinder coupe is done,it needs to warm up so I can get outside and in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Cool thread. Built a few back in the day as well. We also built a lot of ship models. I recall one day a few of us got the idea to recreate a navel battle scene and set a few of them afloat in a small stream, doused in paint thinner I think. Set them on fire. Looked kind of cool at the time but fumes were probably bad... ? It looks likke a lot of time and patience here, nice posts! Edited March 26, 2018 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Its getting close to model time again,working on a 57 Ford wagon and have a 57 Chevy 150 2 door sedan waiting to be built after I find a six cylinder to put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcarnut Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Jeff, Still plenty of time to get the real cars out. Missed you on the last tour. Tom Muth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 I did not have the extra money to come out and play so I had to stay home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Do you still have the same fleet of real cars that you had a couple of years ago or have you added anything to it? Been to Louisville lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 Nothing new but thinking on downsizing a little by selling my 66 ford truck and bronco and finding a non running 65 galaxie 2 door and using the 4 door for parts since its really not worth fixing the body. Have not been down your way lately,I just do not get out like I did before and stay local but will be heading to Florida in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Novak Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I build RC Planes in the Winter and fly them in the Spring, crash them and repair them in the Summer and Fall. Been doing it for 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Models are indeed a great way to spend some time over the winter. Here are a few I've done. To my knowledge this is the only complete set of Improved Fords (1926-27) extant in 1:25 scale. They are mostly based upon the AMT 1927 Ford Model T Touring kit with Revell, resin and scratch building mixed in. Edited November 3, 2018 by ericmac Spelling error. (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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