JeroenS Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hi all. My plan was for this to be a quick build to get the mojo topped off. It has indeed been a relatively quick build, but not as quick as I had orginally planned. I wanted to make a clunker out of it, all rusty and stuff. That changed when the 2 minute BRG paint job turned out pretty nice, too nice to completely ruin anyway. Then, somehow I got into detailing the engine and engine bay which accounts for most of the time I spent on the Ford. The paint was kept shiny until the last moment when I decided to take the edge off so to speak. That polished paint is a dust magnet and it just annoys the crap out of me. I don't have to worry about that anymore and I can pick it up without worrying about finger prints as well. Because this was meant to be a quick one, I didn't spend any time on the interior other than paint and I didn't do anything about the high rear stance which I don't really like but I realized it sat like that too late. Other than that, I like the result and I'm pleased with the engine bay detailing. It's going into the cabinet with bonnet up, otherwise what's the point of even doing the detailing. Here's the WIP. And here's the pics. The underside, just for the heck of it. Oh, in the end I did make the front license plate, I could hear you grumbling when I mentioned in the WIP I was going to skip that 🙂 Full album here. Thanks for watching! 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Very realistic! Absolutely stunning work on the engine compartment and fantastic to see one that isn't red with a subtle white stripe! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I really like this look. It looks it's taken straight from the street. Really realistic. It was nice to follow your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Excellent work Jeroen - you know what I thought about making it a clunker and I'm so glad you didn't, as even though it isn't super shiny, I really like the finish you got on it, she looks great!! And your new photos are really good and show the model off to the best advantage - great stuff! Top job! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Super build, looks really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 It's a good looking build, even if it is dirty Like others have said, I think it looks much better in the green than the usual red with a white stripe - the last car I saw on the road in red with a white stripe was a Maestro diesel... Good work (it looks particularly good in the front-left angle shot) and I'm glad it's restored your mojo too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 That's got a bit of presence. It looks at home in your yard diorama too. Like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Great result. Looks ready for Columbo to drive. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Great build and a nice job dirtying it up. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Nothing more to add but COOL 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunderklumpen Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Really nice job! I personally find it more satisfying to paint cars in a somewhat dirty state, I just think it looks nicer. Not to mention the fact that I'm not very good at getting the high shine on the kits... Anyway, this looks really nice! The engine is just wild! The entire build is "straight from a 70´s police tv-show" 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, Dunderklumpen said: Really nice job! I personally find it more satisfying to paint cars in a somewhat dirty state, I just think it looks nicer. I fully agree 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Utmost realism here Jeroen. Now just put a price tag of 25000 on the windshield and publish the pictures on an auction site as "Honest Joe's finest". 😉 Pat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Almost dirty than mine 🤣 Excellent job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I like it, looks fantastic , a well used car , love the paint and weathering effects and that engine and engine bay wow. What a fantastic job . I missed your thread, sorry, but am finding time a bit short in supply at the mo, what with my build commitments and family and work etc. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: I like it, looks fantastic , a well used car , love the paint and weathering effects and that engine and engine bay wow. What a fantastic job . I missed your thread, sorry, but am finding time a bit short in supply at the mo, what with my build commitments and family and work etc. Great work Chris Thanks Chris! You know, you can't follow everything and besides, it was quite a short thread, blink and you missed it 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 HI Jeroen, this looks great! I spent last week in remote parts of Pennsylvania and New York, and could easily image seeing this car racing along those wet country roads, or parked along side an old shed! I like the light dusting of road grime, like driven right after the first light rains of the season. And, the engine and bay looks great! Nice build! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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