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Skips Messy Workbench
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Приєднався 14 лют 2022
This channel contain some video's about my hobby of model building. I have a wide variety of interests and tend to mostly build cars, planes and SciFi.
I started building models in the early to mid 1960's and pretty much made a mess of them. Now that I'm retired I'm starting to model again and wow...the modeling world has significantly changed, so...I have a lot of catching up to do. Follow me as I learn new model building skills, create some disasters and also have many successes.
I was also blessed with a 45-year career in electronics, industrial automation and control and teaching, all of which I have a passion for and therefore going to work was fun because I made a living doing my favorite hobbies. I have another UA-cam Channel for my now hobby of electronics and control. It can be found at: jtodora ua-cam.com/users/jtodora There are also some model builds on that channel.
My website: skipsmessyworkbench.com
My other UA-cam Channel: @jtodora
I started building models in the early to mid 1960's and pretty much made a mess of them. Now that I'm retired I'm starting to model again and wow...the modeling world has significantly changed, so...I have a lot of catching up to do. Follow me as I learn new model building skills, create some disasters and also have many successes.
I was also blessed with a 45-year career in electronics, industrial automation and control and teaching, all of which I have a passion for and therefore going to work was fun because I made a living doing my favorite hobbies. I have another UA-cam Channel for my now hobby of electronics and control. It can be found at: jtodora ua-cam.com/users/jtodora There are also some model builds on that channel.
My website: skipsmessyworkbench.com
My other UA-cam Channel: @jtodora
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03 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body Part 03
Scratch Building the bed stakes
Assembling the horribly designed body
What I'm about to say is my opinion only:
The body of this model comes in seven pieces and is a real pain to assemble.
It is a very poor design and no matter what I did I couldn't get everything to
fit well, even after dry fitting the parts. It's a good thing I was planning to make this an old beat-up farm
truck otherwise I would have already thrown it in my box of parts that
can be salvaged for other things.
I've assembled some fairly bad models from bad molds, but this one is over
the top. Atlantis...it's time to retire this kit because you have more
issues with it than just worn out molds.
1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck (Body)
Update on my build of the '55 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body
TIME LINE:
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Segment 01
00:00 to 00:53 My voice introduction
00:53 to 01:36 Introduction and opening title
01:36 to 13:02 How I made a jig(s) for making the bed stakes
13:02 to 17:03 All the parts spread out with commentary
17:03 to 21:23 Description of how the body pieces are supposed to be assembled
21:33 to 24:51 Body assembled and major seam gaps
24:51 to 27:11 Wooden parts painted but not fully finished
27:11 to 29:33 Tires and wheels and closing remarks
29:33 to 34:43 Bible reading for this video Luke 21:10-36
34:43 to 34:58 Outro
Scalemates Info: www.scalemates.com/kits/atlantis-h1401-55-chevrolet-2-ton-stake-truck--1307642
Brand: Atlantis
Title: '55 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stack Truck (Body)
Number: H1401
Scale: 1:48
Type: Full Kit
Released: 2020 New Decals
Barcode: 0850002740417 (EAN)
Packaging: Rigid box (Top Opener)
Molded in Blue Plastic
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Scratch Building the bed stakes
Assembling the horribly designed body
What I'm about to say is my opinion only:
The body of this model comes in seven pieces and is a real pain to assemble.
It is a very poor design and no matter what I did I couldn't get everything to
fit well, even after dry fitting the parts. It's a good thing I was planning to make this an old beat-up farm
truck otherwise I would have already thrown it in my box of parts that
can be salvaged for other things.
I've assembled some fairly bad models from bad molds, but this one is over
the top. Atlantis...it's time to retire this kit because you have more
issues with it than just worn out molds.
1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck (Body)
Update on my build of the '55 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body
TIME LINE:
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Segment 01
00:00 to 00:53 My voice introduction
00:53 to 01:36 Introduction and opening title
01:36 to 13:02 How I made a jig(s) for making the bed stakes
13:02 to 17:03 All the parts spread out with commentary
17:03 to 21:23 Description of how the body pieces are supposed to be assembled
21:33 to 24:51 Body assembled and major seam gaps
24:51 to 27:11 Wooden parts painted but not fully finished
27:11 to 29:33 Tires and wheels and closing remarks
29:33 to 34:43 Bible reading for this video Luke 21:10-36
34:43 to 34:58 Outro
Scalemates Info: www.scalemates.com/kits/atlantis-h1401-55-chevrolet-2-ton-stake-truck--1307642
Brand: Atlantis
Title: '55 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stack Truck (Body)
Number: H1401
Scale: 1:48
Type: Full Kit
Released: 2020 New Decals
Barcode: 0850002740417 (EAN)
Packaging: Rigid box (Top Opener)
Molded in Blue Plastic
MUSIC CITATIONS
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
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News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: audionautix.com/
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Das Awkscht Fescht 2024
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Das Awkscht Fescht 2024 A couple of cars from the 2024 Das Askscht Fescht 2024 (The August Fest) held in Macungie, PA on August 2, 3, and 4. Das Awkscht Fescht 2024 Web Site: awkscht.com/ The closing "The End" animation is from Videezy. See the link below and on the video clip The End Golden Text Loop Light Glowing Effect www.videezy.com/abstract/53312-the-end-golden-text-loop-light-glowing-eff...
02 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body Part 02
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02 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body Part 02 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck (Body) Update on my build of the '55 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body TIME LINE: Segment 01 00:00 to 01:42 My voice introduction 01:42 to 02:25 Introduction and opening title 02:25 to 07:00 Modification plan for the truck bed 07:00 to 10:10 Plan for scratch building the bed sides (gates) 10:10 to 14:34 Parts are layered with rust col...
Hit and Miss Engines - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 03
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Hit and Miss Engines and Misc. Equipment - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 03 NOTICE: I am not associated with the Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association in any way. I post this and other videos of the July 2024 show because I am very impressed with what the association is doing to preserve our heritage. Hit and Miss Engines and Misc. old ...
Antique Tractor Pull - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 02
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Antique Tractor Pull - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 02 NOTICE: I am not associated with the Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association in any way. I post this and other videos of the July 2024 show because I am very impressed with what the association is doing to preserve our heritage. Scenes from the antique tractor pull at Jacktown - Blue...
Saw Mill - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 01
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Saw Mill - Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association July 20, 2024 - Part 01 NOTICE: I am not associated with the Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association in any way. I post this and other videos of the July 2024 show because I am very impressed with what the association is doing to preserve our heritage. The saw mill in operation at Jacktown - Blue Mountain Antique Gas &...
01 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body Part01
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01 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body Part 01 1955 Chevrolet 2-Ton Stake Truck (Body) Box opening and introduction TIME LINE: 00:00 to 08:06 My voice introduction 08:06 to 51:05 Introduction and opening title 51:05 to 13:21 Box opening of the 1955 Chevy 2-Ton Stake Body 13:21 to 15:45 My voice introduction to the Bible verse for this video 15:45 to 20:55 Bible Reading - Romans 4 (NLT) 20:55 to 21:10 C...
04 Ford T Bird Part04 Final
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1956 Ford Thunderbird 04 1956 Ford Thunderbird Part 04 and Final Part 04 is the completed and finished '56 T-Bird. Scalemates www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-85-4518-1956-ford-thunderbird 1370750 Brand: Revell Title: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Number: 85-4518 (Also listed as 14518) Scale: 1:24 Type: Full kit Released: 2022 New decals Barcode: 031445045189 (EAN: 0031445045189) Topic: Ford Thunderbird ...
04 Lost in Space - B9 Robot - Part 04 of many - Memorial Day Prayer - Timeline in the description
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In this video I will be: 1. demonstrating the method I'm planning to use to give a voice to the B9 2. discussing making the B9 move, the motors, the treads and more. 3. presenting a 2mm x 1.25mm LED that can be used to light the brain. Video Timeline: 00:00 to 06:27 B9 Robot Project Opening 06:27 to 03:52 Introduction & Memorial Day Prayer 03:52 to 04:25 My Channel Introduction 04:25 to 10:08 M...
03 1956 Ford Thunderbird Part 03
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1956 Ford Thunderbird 03 1956 Ford Thunderbird Part 03 Part 03 is another quick update on the 1956 Ford Thunderbird build. Lot's of detailing to do yet and then assembly. Scalemates www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-85-4518-1956-ford-thunderbird 1370750 Brand: Revell Title: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Number: 85-4518 (Also listed as 14518) Scale: 1:24 Type: Full kit Released: 2022 New decals Barcode: 03...
03 Lost in Space - B9 Robot - Part 03 of many
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03 Lost in Space - B9 Robot - Part 03 of many In this video I will be previewing what I'm sure is the final design for the function indicator blink function. I'm also showing a method that looks like it will work for packaging the chest lights on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that I designed using Easy EDA and then sent out to be fabricated. I also have the preliminary sound circuit working, bu...
02 Ford T-Bird Part02
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1956 Ford Thunderbird 02 1956 Ford Thunderbird - Box Opening - Part 02 A quick update on the '56 T-Bird build. I haven't made much progress; however, the parts are ready for primer. Scalemates www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-85-4518-1956-ford-thunderbird 1370750 Brand: Revell Title: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Number: 85-4518 (Also listed as 14518) Scale: 1:24 Type: Full kit Released: 2022 New decals ...
01 1956 Ford Thunderbird - Box Opening - Part 01
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1956 Ford Thunderbird 01 1956 Ford Thunderbird - Box Opening - Part 01 Box opening Scalemates www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-85-4518-1956-ford-thunderbird 1370750 Brand: Revell Title: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Number: 85-4518 (Also listed as 14518) Scale: 1:24 Type: Full kit Released: 2022 New decals Barcode: 031445045189 (EAN: 0031445045189) Topic: Ford Thunderbird » Cars (Vehicles) Colors and Int...
04 1928 Ford Model A - Die Cast Model Part 04 and Final
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1928 Ford Model A - Die Cast Model 04 1928 Ford Model A - Die Cast Model Part 04 The 1928/1931 Ford Model 'A' "Town Sedan" Die cast is finished. 1928 Ford Model A "Town Sedan" JLE Scale Models No. 4007 1:20 Scale Scalemates: www.scalemates.com/kits/jle-scale-models-4007-1931-ford-model-a-town-sedan 1148260 MUSIC CITATIONS Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed ...
Skip's Down for the Count, or should I say...the Cough!
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Skip's Down for the Count, or should I say...the Cough!
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Definitely does not look fun Skip! Awesome job on the stake sides! 😎👍
Thanks. I might have sounded frustrated...Okay, I was a-bit frustrated, but it actually is fun. I already have the seams taken care of. It was easy with some putty and because it's an old beat-up farm truck, I didn't have to be too fussy. The final video should be released soon. I'm experimenting how to show cracked glass for the windshield. Bryan, over at BG's Model Workshop has a good video of how he does it. And Sothern Scale Modeler (@SCM223) also has a good tutorial. You just can't have an old beat-up farm truck with a pristine windshield. 😀 Thanks for watching!!!
I've been seeing "Scale Model Experiments" youtube channel using white glue to work on getting fit issues resolved. He then disassembles, cleans off the glue, and then re-assembles things again with more permanent glue. For someone starting this kit in the future, that method might really help in the build of this model, given all the gaps that are happening between body panels.
Hi, yes I know about the process of using white glue for dry fitting and I also saw "Scale Model Experiments" video on using it; however, the plastic on this kit was...what I call...gummy. It is very soft. I didn't want to take the chance of doing more damage while removing the white glue. I saw the fit issues when I tape fitted the body parts. I also saw the "hpiguys" channel build this kit with similar issues but not as bad as the one I'm building; at least it wasn't as bad on camera. In my next and last video on this build you'll see that I've taken car of the gaps. I'm sure that the problem with this kit is just that the molds are very, very old. According to Scalemates they possible go back to the 1950's. Making an old farm truck with this kit will hide all the problems. If you want to build it to look like new, there will be a lot of filling. Please don't get me wrong. This is a nice kit. I've always liked Atlantis kits. It's just that, in my opinion, it's time for them to refresh their molds. I actually would love to see them or someone release this in 1:24/1:25 scale. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@skipsmessyworkbench I have not bought the kit mainly because it is not 1:24 or 1:25.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting Skip! You are very thorough! For rust holes, thin out the inside first. 😎👍
Thanks for the tip. The plastic on this kit is what I call "gummy"; it's really soft and really thin, so I think your suggestion is the best option. Thanks again.
Thank you for the video
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Them were the good old days this country have gone very bad ..God bless you all great video
Thanks for watching. I don't think the country has gone bad. The people who are running the country have gone bad. I believe the majority of Americans are good people.
@@skipsmessyworkbench Yes you are very right that was what I meant to say .Thanks
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed the slideshow, Skip. That era of cars is right up my alley!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Awesome slideshow Skippy! 👏 Thanks! This is me leaving in my Lasalle...👋🖖 Later! LLAP
Thanks Bruce.
They are called "stakes", Skip! Hence, the stake-body. The gate is the section that swings open.
Thanks! That makes sense. Thanks for watching.
Love me a good old fashioned tractor pull/threshing bee and all the antique equipment that comes with them. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. It is a great event and show.
You're cheaper turned out great Skip! I love the colors personally! Well detailed. 😎👍
Thanks! Thanks for watching,
Wow! Gorgeous T-bird. It came out so cool
Thanks. I think so too, especially since I really didn't put a lot of effort into. Thanks for watching.
Very cool. Wow, that's a lot of work. But it's certainly paying off
Thanks. I'll be posting another update soon. It's a long process, but I'm having a ball with it. Spoiler alert, I also have the Jupiter II and the Chariot in line next. Thanks for watching.
Good video thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Good-looking build, I really love the interior and chassis. Thanks!
Thanks and thanks for watching
If this was in 1:24 or 1:25, I'd be all over it to get one. That said, I'll still watch your progress on it in this smaller scale. My family's business was trucking and we used a couple of Chevy semi-trucks of this vintage.
Yes, I wish it was 1:24 or 1:25, but it is what it is. There's not a lot of detail. But it's a cool truck. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks for watching.
Nice 🤠
Thanks for watching.
Looks like a good kit. God bless 😊
I think it is? We'll see when I start getting the parts of the sprue and seeing how they go together. Atlantis kits are usually pretty good. There's not a lot of detail so I have to watch that I don't go crazy trying to add some 🤣.
T-Bird looks Great Skip!!!! Love the scripture at the end of the video!!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike. The scripture is my small way of spreading the word of God to anyone willing to watch and read. Each one of my video's have different readings toward the end. Thanks for watching!!!
Looks very nice
Thanks!!! and thanks for watching.
Awesome build Skippy!!! I love it...👏 I think you nailed it... I'm not the "Oh it has to be that factory color" guy! in fact I hardly pay attention to that stuff and paint it how I like so I say you did a perfect job. Besides all my tops are white because all of the 1:1 convertibles I had and my uncles were white tops... Lol Now my 40 Ford convertible Showboats top was tan because it made more sense with the Plumb paint. You might say all my paint jobs are Custom ones... LOL Gimp is a awesome program. You using it on Windows, Mac or Linux. I use it on Linux... Ramble on Skippy... 😁 We'll always be here.. LLAP 🖖 PS Loved the prospective pictures! 👍
Thanks Bruce!!! I don't always do factory colors. It was only on this one that I wanted it factory order. Every car I ever owned, except one, was and is black. I love black cars. I had a '49 Plymouth Coupe Deluxe, a '66 Plymouth Valiant 200, '82 Dodge Challenger, '92 Mazda Portege' and now a 2010 Mazda 3; all black. My '72 Opel Manta Rally was Flame Red because I couldn't get it in Black. Oh how I loved the Opel. Best car I ever owned. I wish Opel would still import them. I use Gimp on Windows and Linux Zorin. My model shop computer runs Linux Zorin. My home office computer runs Windows because I have a couple of industrial apps that won't run on Linux. Thanks again!!!!
@@skipsmessyworkbench I have only ever had a black pickup and it is a 2000 Mazda B2500 I got from my boss for $500 bucks 6 years ago... I have has do many cars/trucks while I love blue and green, all of them have been tan, brown, silver, red, 1 black and only 2 out of a 18+ have been blue and none of the green... Lol Mostly due to cost of them and 95% of the were not over $500 bucks... Lol Now the 2004 Buick Rainier the kids bought me 2 years ago was $20,000 bucks! 🤯🤯🤯 I didn't have that much in all the cars I ever bought all together... 🤣 Zorn is good, I started back on Linux 8 years ago with Mint and have been on Arch for 4 years now with Leftwm/Spectrwm window managers and I do everything in Linux execpt for my 3D printer software is Windows only and I have dragged it around for years from one side of the room to another until I got the 3D printer so I had to hook it up... Lol Oh while Windows has access to my local network it has not seen the internet for 3 years and will not ever again... Lol Microshaft doesn't even need to know it is alive anymore... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Take care my friend and stay cool, the humidity is awful today! Happy Saturday! LLAP 🖖
Your Pa weather sounds much like we are having here in North Florida! A good time to stay in the AC and build our models. 😅
Yes...I finally broke. It was a perfect day today, Friday, 6/28. Mid 70's, no humidity. No basement shop today. thanks for watching.
Nice job so far, if it helps you with the brain lights there is a company called evens designs that make very tiny z size self blinking lights, that are very nice and bright. Good luck and keep up the good work.
Thank you! I found some 0805 size LEDs at Adafruit.com, but thanks for the lead. I went to Evan Designs website and see that they have some very interesting products, especially some the very small switches. Thanks again and thanks for watching.
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I paint the white first on that interior, masked it and spray the red.
Yes. That's probably a good idea. I wasn't thinking.
Looking awesome Skippy. Pink? I just don't see it... Lol Wow, you are so right, I retired in 2016 and I agree, how did I find time to have a job... An I still don't have model time some days and others I just go not today... Lol Ramble on my friend, Ramble on! LLAP 🖖
Thanks Bruce. It is amazing, the lack of time available. And now, on top of everything else, it seems like I'm pushing a lawn mower twice per week. The grass here in the Keystone state is growing like weeds. The old time farmers used to say they could sit outside in evening and hear the corn growing. Well, I can sit on my patio and hear the grass growing. 😂🤣I guess I need to be thankful I can still push a lawn mower and remain active in all ways. I have been truly blessed and thank and praise God everyday. Thanks again and take care my UA-cam buddy.
Your 56' is coming along nicely Skip! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress 😎👍
Thanks.
Lotsa work Skip. I give it another 2 years without a team. Lol. Your progress is commendable.
I give it more than 2-years...LOL...😂🤣😂🤣. Actually, the blinking lights is the easy part. Even the fiber optics shouldn't be too bad. I'll be dragging my heals with the tread movement and adding RC controller...Ok...make it 10-years...LOL...😂🤣😂🤣. What matters to me is that I'm having a blast!!! Thanks for watching and I enjoy the comment(s).
For me it is white over blue with purl in them. Kinda... Lol There again I paint what I want and don't care about that " Oh it has to be this color or that one..." 🤣 Your model build it your way... Lol LLAP 🖖
Hi Bruce. I usually paint what and how I want, but this time I want to go with a factory paint scheme and factory stock. I'm leaning toward either Colonial White over Peacock Blue or Raven Black over Fiesta Red. I've actually been spending the bulk of my time on the Lost In Space B9 Robot. I'm having a blast with that kit and developing the electronics to animate as much of it as possible. Thanks for watching.
@@skipsmessyworkbench Sounds awesome! 🖖
God bless your mom. Same here.
Thank you. I have been truly blessed to have her with me yet and to be in good health. If I even make it to 92 I'd be happy to be in half her condition. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Peacock Blue/ White would be my choice, although Thunderbird Green single tone or in 2-tone with White would look good, too. Looking ahead, if I had this kit, I'd deepen the panel lines rather than use Panel Liner.
I plan to deepen the panel lines and have started around where the headlight rings meet the fenders. The lines out of box are very shallow. Thanks for watching and commenting. Thanks for the input on the color. I'm going to do some test spoons and see how they look.
@@skipsmessyworkbench to make myself clearer, I meant doors and trunk lines, but you probably knew that.
@@rayrussell6258 yah, I know that. 🙂
Black with a red roof brother 😊
That is definitely an option. I saw one at a show with those colors and it was really sharp looking. Like I told another, I'm going to paint some test spoons and see how they look with actual paint. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@skipsmessyworkbench no problem brother!
I would suggest just painting the rim of the steering wheel (and the column supports where necessary) rather than stripping all the chrome off. The 1:1 steering wheel and column has a lot of chrome. If your interest is the convertible, AMT's '57 T-Bird kit has the soft-top for top-up and a boot for top-down display.
Thanks. I'll consider that; however, acrylic water based paint does not adhere well to a chromed surface, so I have to give that some thought. Thanks for the tip on the rag top. I didn't know the '57 kit from AMT offered the rag top.
Wow! Had no idea how much work would be going into his lights. Really amazing
It could be that I'm anal 😂🤣. But really, there isn't a lot of room and I want to try doing the whole animation with Arduino's. I say Arduino's because the MP3 player seems to use a lot of Arduino resources so at this time I'm planning on the sound having it's own Arduino. Thanks for watching. Updates will be coming soon.
Nice unboxing Skip
Thanks Tim.
Nice look at the kit. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
I have this kit in my stash, but haven't built it. I too love the 1955 through 1957, hate the 1958 through 1960, then love the 1961 through 1966 Birds. Then they botched it again. I have mixed views on the later "Retrobird". 😊
Yes...Ford really made some bad decision on this beautiful car, at least in my opinion and apparently yours. 😊
Hi, I have that kit, and can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Did you build it? If so, is it on your UA-cam channel?
Haven’t built it yet. I don’t have a channel.
If it's a body that's only available in diecast, and sometimes that happens, I wouldn't be against buying and building a diecast like this. Really you should be more proud of this, Skip. It really looks good. I'm sure if you took just a bit more time, you'd work out the fit and paint issues like the hood, and be greatly satisfied with the diecast, even to the point you'd try another. I would display that if I'd built it, definitely. The old 1:1 Model A's have some paint and fit issues, don't they? 😃
Thanks for the encouragement. I am happy with it, but I really don't like working with die cast. I do have another one just like this. I bought two at the time. One box was marked 1928 Model 'A' and the other 1931 Model 'A'; however, in the box they are identical kits, so maybe down the road I'll build the other one. I also have a 1:16 scale 1931 Model 'A' made by Minicraft. I wanted to build them because I had helped my neighbor restore a 1929 Model 'A'. I had such a good time doing that restoration, although his was all black. I guess that's why I always love those years of Model 'A's. His niece still has the car in the garage and I've been after her to sell it to me, but she won't budge. Thanks again my friend.
Looks pretty good. 😊 I've only built one model car kit with a diecast body, back in the late 1970s in my Airforce enlistment. It was an MGTC, about 1/20 scale I think. Haven't had a hankering to do another, though I have bought a few 1/18 and 1/24 diecast cars.
It was an experience. It's a good kit, I just learned that I don't like working with die cast.
Looks like a great job 👍 I love those Hubley Model A's! Best to you and yours
Thanks. It is a good kit and although I say I don't want to display it, I will because it did turn out better than I expected. What I learned is that I don't like working with die cast.
I'm behind on videos. Hope your feeling better. Love ling the rescue. I'll be watching
I too am waaaaay behind on video's. Thanks and I'm almost 100% again.
Get well soon Skip.
That is my plan.
Get well soon Skip👍👍
Thank. I hope to.
Hope you feel better soon skip
Thank. It is my plan.
Sorry To Hear You're Down Skip . Sounds Like You Need To Take Some Emergen-C 1,000,mg Vitamin C Daily Immune Support. They're @ Walmart, Walgreens, I'll Do a Couple Packets a Week & They Seem To Me Stay Healthier. Well I'll Be Praying For God's Speed In Your Recovery Amen and Amen, Jesus Christ LIVES ❤️❤️❤️🙏🤗 Gary.
Thanks for suggestion. This is the first time I've been sick in well over 10-years. The last time was also bronchitis.
Nice build. I have that kit and I'm looking forward to building it.