American Graffiti ‘32 Ford Coupé

[cor]

I tried the sticky aluminum ducting tape…works ok, you just see the texture if the under surface more

prep the undersurface to flat and problem solved
easy fix tho, I use that tape all the time

[Twokidsnosleep]

Got a small hand held heater to soften styrene and made the rear fenders
The resin printed ones were too small and harder to mount








I got these so that the lower lip clicks into a notch in the frame. So it makes things line up nicely and mechanically hold tight
Redid the rain channels over the doors to have the right curves
Body got another putty fill and fine wet sand, then couple more yellow coats. It is drying now

[digger303]

Busy as.

[cor]

Coming along. Lots of work to do on car bodies if you want them to look good.

[Stokesy44]

Coming along. Lots of work to do on car bodies if you want them to look good.

Nothing but admiration for Scott's build's 'Lots of work to do' means we get to sit back and watch the creativity of what he does. I know we joke about it but its a real tour de force of problem solving along with the use of tools and materials I can only dream about.

[cor]

Coming along. Lots of work to do on car bodies if you want them to look good.

Nothing but admiration for Scott's build's 'Lots of work to do' means we get to sit back and watch the creativity of what he does. I know we joke about it but its a real tour de force of problem solving along with the use of tools and materials I can only dream about.

hear hear

[Twokidsnosleep]

Had some success with 3D printing some Engine parts
Lots of clean up still but the scale is correct now. I have to change the manifold and carbs still



Love the dentil of the carbs and the butterfly valve

[Stokesy44]

Amazing detail. When painted and a little dry brushing it will look superb

[digger303]

I can see the potential when it's all done, but really keen to see how it cleans up from what it looks like now.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Another modification this car had was a shorter radiator and grill.
No real precise measurements found so I took 3mm off, the same chop as the roofline.
Used the lower seam in the grill to hide the slice

[Twokidsnosleep]

Working on her rear end now
Original car had a cross brace and a leaf spring arrangement





So using some styrene, my little heat gun….






Getting there

[digger303]

[Twokidsnosleep]

This was fun , my plan worked out.
I also put 3mm of styrene shim in to raise the red end

[Twokidsnosleep]

Up on her wheels for the first time…wobbly like a newborn fawn
Passenger fender needs some rounding

[cor]

Nice work on the spring

[digger303]

Nice work on the spring

Yep

[Garion77]

Coming along nicely !! lots of work again in your project as always. And true it's nice movie ! Without it, there's no Star Wars ! Havent watch it in like 20 years ! Don't know if it's on any platform... I'll check !
Hope your team had a good day at this year's draft ! My team sure made a splash before it started ! But still missing a second center....

[Twokidsnosleep]

Coming along nicely !! lots of work again in your project as always. And true it's nice movie ! Without it, there's no Star Wars ! Havent watch it in like 20 years ! Don't know if it's on any platform... I'll check !
Hope your team had a good day at this year's draft ! My team sure made a splash before it started ! But still missing a second center....

Ahh hockey
I think I am gonna take a year off
Canucks

[Garion77]

Coming along nicely !! lots of work again in your project as always. And true it's nice movie ! Without it, there's no Star Wars ! Havent watch it in like 20 years ! Don't know if it's on any platform... I'll check !
Hope your team had a good day at this year's draft ! My team sure made a splash before it started ! But still missing a second center....

Ahh hockey
I think I am gonna take a year off
Canucks

it's true that the Canucks are a bit ....not exciting... as on my side it's the contrary. And I'm getting interest in it again because of it. And this season Demidov ! can't wait to see him more. Boy was he spectacular in just a few games at the end of the season.

[Twokidsnosleep]

So a bit more on suspension.
Trying to to get the back end up and the nose down

Added styrene shims 3mm in height to rear end above the axle


Then opened up this channel in the front


To let the front suspension sit in further thus lowering it


Ride height test

[cor]

Lot of work you're putting into the customization. Miniature chop shop

[Stokesy44]

Hey Scott,

I don't know if you are still looking for a good chrome paint but I saw the following on my FB feed.







It was sprayed over a gloss black primer. It might help

[digger303]

Must be the day for it, but I've just heard of this new product.
SMS in general gets some good comments and I have bought some of their paint , but are yet to use it.

https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/collec ... izXC4xly85

You can skip most of it and just watch the last 5min.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Lot of work you're putting into the customization. Miniature chop shop

Everything I do means something else needs modifications…plus it is not the kit of the car I am building. At all

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hey Scott,

I don't know if you are still looking for a good chrome paint but I saw the following on my FB feed.







It was sprayed over a gloss black primer. It might help

Must be the day for it, but I've just heard of this new product.
SMS in general gets some good comments and I have bought some of their paint , but are yet to use it.

https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/collec ... izXC4xly85

You can skip most of it and just watch the last 5min.

Thanks guys, will check out for those chromes
The Molotov chrome refill is over $50 on Amazon and the stuff goes off after a short time

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some engine parts 3D printed up
This sucker had four carbs on it!
Mock up pictures

[digger303]

[Twokidsnosleep]

Apparently they were dual carbs and not quads.I printed the wrong file
So I will reprint and see how they look

[Stokesy44]

Apparently they were dual carbs and not quads.I printed the wrong file
So I will reprint and see how they look

Sending positive vibes

He who never made a mistake, never made anything....

[digger303]

Apparently they were dual carbs and not quads.I printed the wrong file
So I will reprint and see how they look

Sending positive vibes

He who never made a mistake, never made anything....

So true and never knock anyone for having a go.

[RangerNeil]

I quite liked the look of the quad carb set-up - maybe you can do a"what if" build next that uses the quad set-up??

[Twokidsnosleep]

I quite liked the look of the quad carb set-up - maybe you can do a"what if" build next that uses the quad set-up??

I have the dual carbs file and printed out but only got two useable
Will rework the slice and try again.
They are a touch smaller and taller so will look better

[Stokesy44]

Apparently they were dual carbs and not quads.I printed the wrong file
So I will reprint and see how they look

Sending positive vibes

He who never made a mistake, never made anything....

So true and never knock anyone for having a go.

Absolutely right. You should read that poem, The Man in the Arena, or watch Ted Lasso when he plays darts. Be curious, not judgmental.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Sending positive vibes

He who never made a mistake, never made anything....

So true and never knock anyone for having a go.

Absolutely right. You should read that poem, The Man in the Arena, or watch Ted Lasso when he plays darts. Be curious, not judgmental.

Those are two of my favourite quotes. I keep them in a file “Quotes and words to live by “ in Pinterest
Rosevelt speechwriter knew his or her stuff when they penned that one

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some paint photos for records.
Alclad black base and then chrome on front spring
Splash Camel yellow over Tamiya flat yellow over grey Stylenrez primer

[Twokidsnosleep]

In airbrush news, my trusty little H&S Ultra is spurting air back up the cup, has a dented nose cone and a missing washer and broken air cap.
Been limping it along for a while, but now the air bubbles are bad.
Went to find some parts and everything is obsolete since a 2024 “upgrade” to this brush, no parts made anymore
Luckily I have an Infinity Cr plus whose nose is interchangeable, is also obsolete for parts and is a pain in the azz to clean.
See how long I stay with H&S as I don’t like the new needle design and it’s rear connection and difficulty cleaning


Edit: well I ordered a replacement set from maple hobbies in Canada; complete headset and needle
It is for the 2024 version of my brush, but says it fits all eras….we will see

[Stokesy44]

In airbrush news, my trusty little H&S Ultra is spurting air back up the cup, has a dented nose cone and a missing washer and broken air cap.
Been limping it along for a while, but now the air bubbles are bad.
Went to find some parts and everything is obsolete since a 2024 “upgrade” to this brush, no parts made anymore
Luckily I have an Infinity Cr plus whose nose is interchangeable, is also obsolete for parts and is a pain in the azz to clean.
See how long I stay with H&S as I don’t like the new needle design and it’s rear connection and difficulty cleaning

Sounds like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. May be soldier on with the Cr Plus until cleaning it becomes too much of a PITA and I see a nice new shiny airbrush on the horizon....

[Twokidsnosleep]

In airbrush news, my trusty little H&S Ultra is spurting air back up the cup, has a dented nose cone and a missing washer and broken air cap.
Been limping it along for a while, but now the air bubbles are bad.
Went to find some parts and everything is obsolete since a 2024 “upgrade” to this brush, no parts made anymore
Luckily I have an Infinity Cr plus whose nose is interchangeable, is also obsolete for parts and is a pain in the azz to clean.
See how long I stay with H&S as I don’t like the new needle design and it’s rear connection and difficulty cleaning

Sounds like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. May be soldier on with the Cr Plus until cleaning it becomes too much of a PITA and I see a nice new shiny airbrush on the horizon....

The CR plus is a lovely girl, beautiful to look at
Sprays like shite and difficult to clean
Don’t buy on just looks…that goes for many things

[digger303]

In airbrush news, my trusty little H&S Ultra is spurting air back up the cup, has a dented nose cone and a missing washer and broken air cap.
Been limping it along for a while, but now the air bubbles are bad.
Went to find some parts and everything is obsolete since a 2024 “upgrade” to this brush, no parts made anymore
Luckily I have an Infinity Cr plus whose nose is interchangeable, is also obsolete for parts and is a pain in the azz to clean.
See how long I stay with H&S as I don’t like the new needle design and it’s rear connection and difficulty cleaning

Sounds like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. May be soldier on with the Cr Plus until cleaning it becomes too much of a PITA and I see a nice new shiny airbrush on the horizon....

The CR plus is a lovely girl, beautiful to look at
Sprays like shite and difficult to clean
Don’t buy on just looks…that goes for many things

That really is BS you should be able to buy parts for many years, sadly that is the way with most products these days 10yrs and they stop supporting it.
I had a different H&S brush, but it was a pain to clean quickly too. I went to the Procon boy range and never happier and now own 3. Having said that I haven't had to buy parts for them yet, although I have googled and found parts and none were cheap.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Sounds like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. May be soldier on with the Cr Plus until cleaning it becomes too much of a PITA and I see a nice new shiny airbrush on the horizon....

The CR plus is a lovely girl, beautiful to look at
Sprays like shite and difficult to clean
Don’t buy on just looks…that goes for many things

That really is BS you should be able to buy parts for many years, sadly that is the way with most products these days 10yrs and they stop supporting it.
I had a different H&S brush, but it was a pain to clean quickly too. I went to the Procon boy range and never happier and now own 3. Having said that I haven't had to buy parts for them yet, although I have googled and found parts and none were cheap.

Yes I found a nose repair kit and needle that supposedly fits new and old Ultra’s.
We will see what $80 gets me

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ok got the body and most yellow bits into a 2k clear
Somebody will for sure say this isn’t a period appropriate clear for the car, but stuff it she looks great
Apex Airbrush with Splash two part clear; tack coat , five min dry and then one wet coat

[Stokesy44]

Looking good

As for airbrushes, there's always the good old Ultimate Apex. Never had a bad word posted about it.

[digger303]

I saw that reflection and at first I thought the paint had reacted and cracked, before I realised it shines so much that everything is reflected.
Well done.

Looking good

As for airbrushes, there's always the good old Ultimate Apex. Never had a bad word posted about it.

Except it's US made, handy though parts almost locally available.

[Twokidsnosleep]

As luck would have it, there was a ‘32 Ford rally in Victoria BC this weekend.
I didn’t get over but some good photos of a movie clone car







I did get to see BFRD, Matthew and his wife for breakfast before his boat ride to Alaska though

[RangerNeil]

Looking good

As for airbrushes, there's always the good old Ultimate Apex. Never had a bad word posted about it.

Just that Ultimate sell out almost as soon as they get any stock!!

[Kevthemodeller]

Coming along very nicely

[Twokidsnosleep]

Looking good

As for airbrushes, there's always the good old Ultimate Apex. Never had a bad word posted about it.

Just that Ultimate sell out almost as soon as they get any stock!!

He has a pre-order on right now for Apex brushes

[RangerNeil]

Looking good

As for airbrushes, there's always the good old Ultimate Apex. Never had a bad word posted about it.

Just that Ultimate sell out almost as soon as they get any stock!!

He has a pre-order on right now for Apex brushes

Saw that tonight - and got my pre-order in!!

[cor]

Cars looking great with the fat tyre sticking out.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Cars looking great with the fat tyre sticking out.

I agree. I really like the wider slicks
I will likely make it with movie correct tires as well but keep the big rears too