Okay, I am calling this the FedEx Falcon. Why? Long story. Short version- some "Jackwagon" stole my credit card number and was trying to buy things; I got alerted and the card was shut down. Then I had to wait for the replacement card and today was the day that FedEx was to deliver it "sometime between 8:00AM and 5:00PM". So I got up ready to go. . . and I waited at home. . . and I waited. So. . . I figured, what the heck, I'll scrounge around and I found an old T-Bird NASCAR kit and an old Falcon body that I have had for a long time that was kind of a mess with a bunch of air bubbles in the trunk, etc. I decided that since I was waiting, I will start building that Jody Ridley Falcon that I always intended to build.
I got the frame basics done; cut the frame down to shorten it and reinforced it; trimmed away a bunch of fat from the old NASCAR frame; trimmed down the firewall height; trimmed out the dash cap to lower it where it will need to be; fixed the bubbles in the resin; opened up the wheel wells; started getting the rear wheel well flares going and also started making my fuel cell. About then, the dog went crazy, the FedEx guy came and I got my new card.
I am now at work (about a day behind) but at least I got a little building done for part of the day!
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Nice start! What I would give for a FedEx day.....
Tb
Keep the info coming..........very interested in this build, that's one that on my short list........AMT chassis correct?
Thanks
MG
.......Looks like you accomplished a bit on your part time build job......
And since YOU brought it up....I went thru the same thing with my credit card a couple of weeks ago, only difference was that Amy discovered 2 charges that I did not make and that the credit card company never would have suspected thus I wouldn't have been notified...call made to the credit card co., that card closed , new card issued. Not pointing any fingers at anyone , but it was soon after using that card to make a purchase on Amazon that the fraud occurred.
Why is it that my bank debit card requires a PIN# to use yet none of my credit cards require a PIN# to use?
Back to the topic at hand....another one of your builds that I'll be keeping an eye on.
I see a piece of plastic sticking out from the spindles that is not from the kit. I have seen this on other models but can't really figure out the why or how this is done. Can you or someone explain?
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. By the way, took the wife to AC Moore to do some shopping and thought I'd check out the models. They never have much for short trackers. I picked up a 68 Shelby, the green one and the box was damaged. I pointed it out to a clerk and she said she could discount it 75% I said sold. At check out I gave them my 50% coupon and bang got me a model for $4.
Now you are shopping like my wife! Buys $50 worth of stuff for $14 or so.....then tells me she save $36.!! I tell her no, your spent $14, lol. Its a game we play. At any rate you got a good deal!
Rett
They sure don't call you Bandit for nuthin'.
Olderndirt
Looking good David,
This is going to be another cool build when finished, I'll keep my eye on this one.
Bob
David, I enjoy these builds and your creative thinking. I have not seen very many that can take all the wrong parts and make it look RIGHT!! You are a master at taking what you have and making what you want AND make it a believable representation. That takes skill and I recognize that. I also like it that you are a hands on builder and not a keyboard builder. There are enough of them around. Build on my man! I will have another one of my gloo bombs up soon.
Looking good David!!!
Hurry up and get that Falcon done already - ha! Great job so far, can't wait to see the finished product!
A talent that you and a few other modelers have is a vision of what its going to look like before you start. A lot of people can copy real cars just some do it neater than others. When I worked for a living I could take a set of plans and build a road but the guy who drew the plans had the talent.
Quote from: bandit2026 on September 26, 2018, 02:04:02 PM
A talent that you and a few other modelers have is a vision of what its going to look like before you start. A lot of people can copy real cars just some do it neater than others. When I worked for a living I could take a set of plans and build a road but the guy who drew the plans had the talent.
Yeah, that sort of gets to me. I just start cutting and hacking until something comes out. Sometimes good, sometimes not so much.....lol. But I enjoy it and I guess that's what counts....
Rett
Quote from: bandit2026 on September 26, 2018, 02:04:02 PM
A talent that you and a few other modelers have is a vision of what its going to look like before you start. A lot of people can copy real cars just some do it neater than others. When I worked for a living I could take a set of plans and build a road but the guy who drew the plans had the talent.
I agree, that is an important talent, I feel. Great fab work!
Another awesome build in the making. This without saying is going to be a fantastic creation. Cant wait for the final pics.
David, this is some beautiful work, but then I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Really enjoy watching this come together.
Did you post this somewhere before David? I had seen something like this once and have not been able to find it so thanks for this, it is a great tip!! I will be using this when I do up a build that used a dry-break filler. Got any ideas on what you might do next? Let me know so we dont start on the same thing!
That might happen. We might also see a new 2019 Studebaker, stranger things have happened.
Very cool way to do the gas cap! 8)
Oh my gosh, David. That thing is so clean its ridiculous. The stance is perfect and every thing about it looks awesome.
Super neat one! I couldn't wait to see this finished project completed. You as always did it right. Looking forward to Gregory Cutlass finished product. Keep em coming...
Very, very nice, David.
Great idea on the rear fender flares !!
Cool Falcon 8) 8)
Beautiful replica build David, very well done as always.
Bob
My favorite year for Falcon, and another fine model!
Its beautiful !! Lotsa work went into this one! (I actually saw this car race in person).
I actually looked up the synonyms for outstanding........... at least 46 words could describe this build.
I like "Primo" & "Far-out" (to quote Jungle Jim)
Man, I have to say, David, that your creation here is superior looking to the Ridley brothers car.
Simply "Primo" !!
WOW!!
This turned out GREAT!!!
FANTASTIC JOB on this build!!!!!!!!!!