Quick review of '40 Ford Coupe

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After seeing the level of detail on the Road Signature Goldenhawk, I thought I'd take a look at the American Muscle '40 Ford Coupe. I wanted to see if the same quality and level of detail were present.

I was more than a little disappointed in what I found. The first thing I noticed was several scratches on the car top. They came from the plastic of the box rubbing on the car. It would take a while to polish them out. The real problem with the paint is on the right, rear of the hood. There is a dime to penny sized blemish. It almost looks like a finger or thumb touched the paint while it was still tacky. Then there are a couple of smaller blemishes on the sides of the body. Not sure what I'll end up doing with the body. A repaint seems likely.

Next comes the question of detail. This car seriously lacks detail. There is almost no engine compartment detail and the only engine detail is a couple of different colored plastics used for the engine parts. The interior lacks detail at the same level as the engine compartment.

All in all, I'd say I have a diecast best suited for serious modification. I had already planned on using this car for that purpose, thankfully. I already have a different set of wheels and tires and have just discovered a very highly detailed engine to swap into it.

If you have any specific questions, holler.

[68383]

The minimal details sound typical of Ertl American Muscle. They’re not really high-end diecasts.

As for the blemish... weather that thing up good! Great practice canvas.

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Now, that's an idea I hadn't considered. A possibility, for sure. Thanks!

[BUCKY]

That '40 Ford sounds like a great opportunity to try this stuff out:


It's great stuff! I've been using it for years!

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Do you just put this stuff right over the top of whatever paint is on the car? I might be interested in that. Have you got a link?

[BUCKY]

Yep...right over finished paint. I got mine off eBay. I'll check for a direct link in a bit.

[68383]

You can get Rustall at Micro Mark. At least I did years ago.

One watch out, from my experience, is that one of the steps made my paint kind of white. I think that step has alcohol in it. I was able to make things better though using the other steps.

This diecast was weathered mainly with Rustall and pastels.

[BUCKY]

I think the white is supposed to represent oxidation, like on an old car that hasn't been taken care of.

[BUCKY]

I remember seeing Rustall in the Micro Mark catalog, now.

[68383]

Dec 30, 2019 17:57:38 GMT -5 BUCKY said:

I think the white is supposed to represent oxidation, like on an old car that hasn't been taken care of.

I think it was the dull-coat stage. It just reacted funny with a couple of paint jobs on my builds. It didn’t always get white.

I also recommend this stuff -



If you’re after results like this -



I also like Doc O’Brien’s Weathering Powders.

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The finish on that '55 isn't too far off what I'd be after. I'd just want a rough looking '40s Ford with a 60s era 427 crammed in it. I've been looking at some slicks for it but if I do that I'm about 95% sure I'd have to either do some body work or "jack up" the rear end to get the slicks to fit.

Now that I've decided to try using a 427 I'm considering leaving the hood off. Why go to the trouble and expense of putting a detailed engine in it, then hiding it under the hood? LOL!

By the way. That chassis looks great!

[tubbs]

AAACCKKKHHHH! Get them builds to the paint shop!

Nice builds guys, now who is going to do a how-to, or do we have one already?

[68383]

I’d have to actually build something to do a tutorial!

Might be a good New Years resolution.

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I'd definitely be interested in a step by step with photos. Just sayin',,,,,