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Post by HotRodTom on Jan 30, 2021 16:35:44 GMT -5
I actually would not want to mold Gary's '49 Ford (or any '49 Ford) because I am at the limitations with what I can cast easily with the characteristics of the resin I use.......coupled with the new way I have been designing my molds. Basically, anything much larger than the small '30's era Ford bodies and my success rate will go down the drain. How about just a mold of the top for a "cut and paste" choptop? Small mold, maybe an easy "marriage line" at the trunk/cowl/door top? I see potential. Wish I could cast a bit again, but the fumes of resin-casting are not agreeable with the love of my life, so I don't cast resin. Maybe? Pretty please?
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Post by krassandbernie on Jan 31, 2021 1:59:07 GMT -5
I actually would not want to mold Gary's '49 Ford (or any '49 Ford) because I am at the limitations with what I can cast easily with the characteristics of the resin I use.......coupled with the new way I have been designing my molds. Basically, anything much larger than the small '30's era Ford bodies and my success rate will go down the drain. How about just a mold of the top for a "cut and paste" choptop? Small mold, maybe an easy "marriage line" at the trunk/cowl/door top? I see potential. Wish I could cast a bit again, but the fumes of resin-casting are not agreeable with the love of my life, so I don't cast resin. Maybe? Pretty please? Quite honestly I see more than a few disgruntled customers gripe that it wasn't an entire body. Rather than go through the work of grafting a chopped roof into their own project they'd simply walk. I kind of don't blame them. There is an unspoken standard that keeps changing in the cottage industry with every passing decade and generation. Something like this might have been met with open arms back in the day ('80's-early 2000's); but 20 years further ahead with more resin casters than ever to choose from (despite many closing up); and a greater quality and variety to chose from.........not so much.
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Post by modelcrazed on Jan 31, 2021 10:20:45 GMT -5
I have to agree with Ed. people would shy away from the roof transplant. a lot of modelers shy away from using a razor saw on the body. years ago in the club i'm in KKIM i came up with a traveling trophy and it is called NO FEAR OF THE SAW . since KKIM only has two meetings a year the winner gets to hold that award for 6months then at the following meeting that person pics the next person to receive the award. it seems to have prompted more of the clubmembers to pick up that saw and use it. so with all that said nice job on all the cut n paste on that Ford project, and removing those bumper guards is a pain they become so fragile to sand and shape. sure was nice when you could get the ones already done by Modehaus.
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Post by lo51merc on Jan 31, 2021 14:17:19 GMT -5
Les, it's too bad I didn't get a couple of sets from the Haus a few years ago. It looks like I have more 49 Fords on the shelf and in boxes than any other model kits. I took a lot of pictures after I was finished with the polishing so I thought I could put some more here. By the way, the paint is Testors Burgandy red over black spray cans. Thanks to all for the interest in this one. This was my second chopped 49, the first one was in the mid 80's but can't be shown here because it's Pro-Street. It wasn't meant to be that way, but a guy I worked with gave me some model junk and there was this scoop in it and a new path unfolded. Hosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki
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Post by krassandbernie on Jan 31, 2021 15:02:04 GMT -5
I love the chop on this one Gary! The lines are perfect; and the color is stunning!
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Post by chepp on Jan 31, 2021 16:15:03 GMT -5
That looks beautiful. I wish that everyone would consider polishing their paint jobs — these photos show how gorgeous it makes a model. I know, I know, some paint jobs should not be polished but, to me, those are few and far between.
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Post by modelcrazed on Jan 31, 2021 17:31:22 GMT -5
That is most definitely the color for that build! going to sure look the part of a cool fifties lead sled.don't forget the drag plate!
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Post by cturner on Jan 31, 2021 18:14:49 GMT -5
I stocked up on those bumpers. I knew I'd want a bunch of those over time! of course...THAT would require BUILDING some of those 49's and 50's sitting around here!
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 1, 2021 12:35:51 GMT -5
Fantastic color, it actually compliments the body work perectly! Paul
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Post by CrazySwede on Feb 2, 2021 14:52:58 GMT -5
Wow, i love this build!
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Post by HotRodTom on Feb 3, 2021 20:11:24 GMT -5
Quite honestly I see more than a few disgruntled customers gripe that it wasn't an entire body. Rather than go through the work of grafting a chopped roof into their own project they'd simply walk. I kind of don't blame them. There is an unspoken standard that keeps changing in the cottage industry with every passing decade and generation. Something like this might have been met with open arms back in the day ('80's-early 2000's); but 20 years further ahead with more resin casters than ever to choose from (despite many closing up); and a greater quality and variety to chose from.........not so much.[/quote] I dig that for sure. Us "Ol' farts" sometimes think that way. I get that for a cottage industry, you try to make a marketable product that is profitable. Can't make money when you are doing "one-offs" or special molds. Got me thinkin'.... Keep up the great work!
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Post by HotRodTom on Feb 3, 2021 20:12:41 GMT -5
OH! And WOW-wee-wow WOW on that finish and color!
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Post by dino246gt on Mar 3, 2021 11:50:32 GMT -5
Wow that's looking fantastic, love it!
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