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Post by Christian on Jan 1, 2004 20:06:33 GMT 1
My 1972 Ford Ranchero model is nearing completion but is still missing its "teeth". Anyone got an idea how to make that grill in 1/87?
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Post by Eric on Jan 1, 2004 23:18:31 GMT 1
Maybe a piece of (metal) mesh would do the trick ?
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Post by superba on Jan 2, 2004 19:27:52 GMT 1
Christian:
I just check my reference material. The grille appears to be an egg crate type if grille that sweeps back at the middle. Five holes by eight for each half
I just went through my supplies, I have some photo etched HO railroad screening that looks like it would be a perfect fit. Its made by Detail Associates part number GR 2713 Radiator Fan Screen "FM". List price $2.75. I checked it to a Busch Dodge Monaco, it looks like it would work very well.
If you can'nt secure this in Germany, I'll be glad to
forward a piece. Just contact me off-board.
All you would need to do is create two sides out of plastic sheet. Mount the screen on the two side....simple. Maybe fix the out side edge with thin plastic strip plastic to give it a finished look
Joe
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Post by Christian on Jan 5, 2004 23:55:15 GMT 1
Thanks Joe - I think that should do it.
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Post by skunk on Jan 9, 2004 9:49:45 GMT 1
Christian - I cannot see the picture of the Ranchero. Am I retarded?
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Post by Christian on Jan 9, 2004 13:30:52 GMT 1
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Post by h0collector on Jan 15, 2004 20:14:42 GMT 1
Christian: I really hope you will make copies of the 1972 Ranchero for sale. The '72 mid-size Fords with their shark-like nose front is one of my favourite Fords. With this model it should also be possible to make '72 Torino sedans and wagons. Best luck with your exciting project!
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Post by Christian on Jan 15, 2004 21:27:44 GMT 1
Bjarte: all of my scratchbuilt projects will eventually be available as resin kits, the Ranchero as well.
And don't think I'll miss out on the sedan, coupe and wagon! ;D
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Post by stanhas87 on Jan 15, 2004 21:41:12 GMT 1
Dear Christian:
I am getting excited too,because these cars come close to my favorite:1972 LTD or custom on any body type...............................
NICK K
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Post by h0collector on Jan 15, 2004 22:09:40 GMT 1
This is wonderful, Christian. You can already count me as a purchaser of these '72 Fords (and probably many other kits as well) !
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Post by skunk on Jan 16, 2004 9:36:50 GMT 1
I copied the hotlink and pasted it into my browser, and then it worked. Otherwise geocities just says "this page not available". Is it just my computer? Or is it Geocities protecting its members from other people stealing images?
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Post by Sylvain on Jan 16, 2004 10:47:32 GMT 1
I've got the same problem. Glad you've found a solution ;D
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Post by superba on Jan 16, 2004 20:18:10 GMT 1
Don't forget the Mercury Montego or Ford LTD II. All could be kit bashed from the Ranchero
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Post by h0collector on Jan 16, 2004 20:45:10 GMT 1
You are right about the Montego which was Mercury's upgrade version of the Torino. Often I like the Mercury cars even better than the Fords. The Ford LTD II came in 1977 as a more compact version of the old big LTD's (which continued in production through 1978 in parallell with the new LTD II). When in 1979 a new LTD (later to be named Crown Victoria) was launched and then made more or less unchanged until another a new model (now only called Crown Victoria) came in 1992 - re the Busch' 1992-97 model, and the Walthers' modernized 1998- model. I think the outer dimensions of the LTD II and the '70s Ford mid-size are much the same, but quite different in shape.
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Post by stanhas87 on Jan 16, 2004 21:15:40 GMT 1
Dear Bjarte:
You are right about that.The LTD II was a different design than the LTD from that time.It was compacter and squarer than the latter.Yet,I like the ideia to convert the Ranchero to that one.
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