eexjoe
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Post by eexjoe on Dec 8, 2006 17:05:28 GMT 1
Beautiful layout, vehicles and photography. I never tire looking at photos such as those.
Joe
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Aug 21, 2007 15:56:47 GMT 1
The layout in the photos is no more, I tore it out about a month ago. I am planning a new one that will showcase my 1/87th scale cars and trucks. I plan on having the date change starting with 1942 (I've always wanted to model the WWII era) and advancing to at least 1955. Lately I have been adding to my 1942 and earlier models. I am working on a 1940/41 Ford pickup right now. Later when I get my collection complete to 1955 I'll start working on my post 1955 models and advance to the early 1960's. Jack
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Aug 22, 2007 21:37:59 GMT 1
I just picked up 10 Jordan Products kits. These kits are detailed! Why do they glue the window insert in the body on the '40 Ford? It sure makes it harder to paint. The pieces in the 1940 Ford sedan and the 1932 Ford Hot rod sure would make good junk yard material, engines, bodies, frame, axle, tires without hubcaps, hubcaps, radiator, grilles, etc. Sure has got me thinking.
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Post by cfesmire on Aug 23, 2007 0:06:55 GMT 1
It helps to do a few of those Jordan's in a row and stay in the "Jordan mode". They're a whole different animal in 1/87 kits but man can they come out nice. And you're right Jack, they make for great junkyard scenes.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 1, 2007 0:11:10 GMT 1
Here is another model I just finished. It's a Walthers '41 Ford Pickup.
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 1, 2007 0:14:57 GMT 1
You gave that one the silk purse treatment Jack. Nice.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 1, 2007 15:02:40 GMT 1
I repainted the windows in this '41 Ford Pickup with Testors Gunmetal paint. Does it look better or worse than the picture above? I also added a red stripe that I saw on some of the prototypes.
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Lee
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Post by Lee on Sept 2, 2007 2:17:31 GMT 1
The windshield does look better. Are you planning on painting the chrome around the headlights?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 3, 2007 22:04:57 GMT 1
Lee, This model was painted like a restored 1941 Ford Pickup and the headlight bezels were painted the same color as the body, or fenders on a two tone scheme. I have seen other color photos where the bezels were the same color as the truck. Jack
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 3, 2007 23:27:34 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 4, 2007 0:38:37 GMT 1
Oh wow, nice work Jack! That came out beautiful. Terrific detail painting on the chrome and lights. An up front model for sure.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 4, 2007 4:25:26 GMT 1
Your finishing is really nice on the Olds. I like the color too.
Certainly a foreground model.
Dave
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Post by Sylvain on Sept 4, 2007 12:06:01 GMT 1
Nice work, Jack! I really like Jerry's Olds, and how you've painted it.
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Jerry
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Post by Jerry on Sept 5, 2007 5:46:25 GMT 1
Jack, You did a beautiful job on the Olds and I am anxious to see your other finished models. Do you use an air brush or do you brush on the paint? What brand paints do you prefer?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 5, 2007 13:59:58 GMT 1
Jerry, Yes I do own an airbrush, but I've found I get just as good results with a spray can. The Olds was painted with Testors 1804 "Blue Pearl Metallic" spray enamel. For primer I use gray enamel primer. For the '41 pickup I used Almond colored multi-purpose enamel paint from the paint section of a large chain store like Wal Mart. After applying the primer and letting it dry throughly, I lay on a light coat of enamel. After letting it dry I put on a coat thick enough to give it a nice even gloss. Jack
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