34 Ford pickup Ratrod .... WIP

[13aceofspades13]

Thanks guys ......any of you fella's got first names ?
Well it looks like the 34 will remain black !!...saves me a bit of work ..lol
Sparkplug wires are commercially available ,if you are in the States try www.detailmaster.com in the UK I would use www.model-cars.org.uk or www.hiroboy.com ,but if you cant get it ,then you can use electical wire ,strip the plastic coating and use the copper wire ,you'll have to paint it tho' . You need wire strands about 0.3mm to be near scale ,but as long as its not too heavy it wont look out of place .
Please feel free to ask questions ,I'll always do my best to help .

I'll have the finished pics up in a day or two ,thanks for looking.

thanks, ill look into it, i would want relatively healthy sized spark plug wires so if i can find some small electric wire ill probably use that..

Chris.

 

[Chris S]

Thanks again folks
Ace ,as Quaraline said ,bell wire or even phone wire is ideal ,I've used those myself . A few wires about an engine does make a big difference tho'

Roger ,I just like to get to know people ,using a first name makes things a bit more personal ,and easier to remember !! lol.

And .....um ...yip its not Black !!! Had a go with the Alclads ...couldnt resist havin a go , I gave it a coat of burnt metal first ,followed by a feww light coats of Aluminium , I kind of like the result ,although I've decided to do a lot more work to this one ,so still a bit to go ,including some weathering !!.


Thanks for looking .

Chris.

 

[Junkie]

That's looking wicked - really sharp Chris.

 

[Quaralane]

Really sharp there. Nice work, Chris.

 

[mariosmodelkits]

Sweet chris, the alclad came out dope and spark plug wires are nice too, have you thought about replacing the bed floor with wood planks? You are doing a excellent job on this and it shows man im watching this with all interest bro very motivating for me, im even almost thinking of putting mak down and building a car kit soon because i have been watching this build so thanks man .

mario

 

[Chris S]

Hi Scott, Thanks again buddy .

Quaralane , Thank you kindly .

Mario ,Thanks,Im glad you are enjoying it ,and good to hear its motovating you too , As for the bed ...Ask and you will recieve ..lol Im am actually taking care of the bed at the minute , I've made new planks from light ply veneer strip I had left over from a boat build .


Im also putting in some wire mesh ,which is often seen on wooden beds .... Its not fixed in place yet only set in to check fit .


I'll have more up tomorrow ,the body work has been given a coat of Klear in preperation for some decals and weathering .
Thanks for looking .
Chris.
PS If you wish to see the build from the start ,it can be seen over at Robs site www.Scratchmod.com

 

[mariosmodelkits]

Awesome!!!

 

[Eastrock]

it looks great!! and cool tips looking forward for the finishing touches

 

[13aceofspades13]

loving the detail

 

[Chris S]

Thanks again fella's I really appreciate the comments.

Started on the weathering today ,i want the truck to appear well used ..a daily driver so to speak ,still lots to do .






Thanks for looking ...Questions or comment most welcome.
Chris.

 

[13aceofspades13]

buy the way, you asked for my name?

my names Dan XD, most of the guys just call me Ace here at SMA anyhow... XD

 

[Junkie]

That is SWEET!

 

[Quaralane]

Very nice work on this, Chris.
She's really coming to life

 

[ScarredKustoms]

looking great!

 

[Chris S]

Thanks Dan , or Ace if you prefer ,I just like to get to know people ,if you know what I mean .

Scott ,Thanks again buddy .

Quaralane ,Thankyou very much ,this is the fun bit ,Trying to make it look like something !

Hi Roger ,Thanks buddy , glad you like it .

Should get a lot finished up tomorrow as Im pretty much house bound at the minute . :'(

Chris.

 

[scratchmod]

The weathering is really bringing this old rod to life. Top notch Chris.

scratchmod

 

[Grendels]

I agree very nice build!!

 

[Chris S]

Thanks fella's .. got a lot more of this one finished ,so I'll get some pics up over the weekend

Chris.

 

[`Boots`]

It is the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!, come on Mr S..... ;D

`Boots`

 

[Chris S]

Weekend .....whats that then ...lol , dont worry there's a good update comin very soon ,I havent forgot and have been working on this one too ;D

Chris.