40 FORD DELIVERY (Rebuild)

Hi Fellas... Bought this model (already built) of e-bay coupla months ago, because it was going relatively cheap.
Previous builder didn't do to bad a job on it, but my idea was to dismantle it, strip off all paint and rebuild it.
A few bits had to be replaced or repaired, and I hate those "Saucepan Lid" hub caps. Anyway let's get on with ride.





Previous paint work was a bit "Orange Peely", so a good soak of all body panels etc. in a bath of Brake Fluid, cleaned up
with warm soapy water then primed did the trick.
Rebuilt engine and  converted the dash to R/H Drive.




Now to do something with the interior... Disposable Razor blade handle will do nicely for center console. Carpet was done  
using self adhesive black felt.  Changed the bucket seats. Rear floor boards were printed onto photo paper and glued in place.
Thin chrome tape strips applied as runners.




More later...

Will be watching this one, ya not a fan of them caps.
Got one to build one day if i get around to it.

Cut away a lot of excess clear plastic including Drivers side window, tinted side and rear windows and made a center windscreen pillar.
The pillar will be chromed using a Molotow Chrome Marker Pen.
This marker is excellent for touching up any irregularities in other chromed parts.

looking good Jezza. Picked a colour yet ?

ozmodeler wrote:looking good Jezza. Picked a colour yet ?

Yep... Going to stay with Blue, but I'm thinking Tamiya Clear Blue over Anchor Lacquer Sparkling Silver.
Van is not far from finished so I will feature it soon in "Showroom".

Disposable razor handle - clever.

k1w1 wrote:Disposable razor handle - clever.

G'day there Kiwi mate... they're great for making excellent bonnet/air scoops as well!...