1932 Ford Phaeton hardtop..

This was started in 2010,well the second incarnation was 2010 but the kit was actually started in 2009.
http://www.escalemodels.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7950&hl=%2Bford+%2Bphaeton

As it arrived off the boat (well plane LOL)


One thing that I did was to french in a pair of Ferrari rear lights.


The standard chassis was /is being used.


The engine,it is the later kit engine with one of my own cast blowers and solder headers,plus it is wired.


The wheels have been changed and are of a modular design,I have found some wheel backs to complete them and the tyres are sorted to.



The body has been re primed as there are a few tiny blemishes in the finish and I want to sort them,the C pillars need a going over too as I am not happy with the profile.

Interesting body design. Hope it goes together easily!

Good idea. I like it. What kind and shade of paint id that?

The original was in a British Ford colour,it is presently in primer awaiting bodywork.

I remember this one Nige.... be good to see it completed.

NICE !!!
I particularly like those frenched Ferrari taillights !   

Al,you know how it goes either something more interesting comes along.But in this case I had a snag in fitting the glass,you ever ried gettting glass for a 32 Ford with a beetle roof LOL

Cheers Clay,it in an interesting conversion and it fell by the wayside...

The wheel backs have been sorted and painted now.



Got it to a rolling chassis stage,the blower hat was repainted and the tyres were sanded to represent used items.Might sand the rears further to reprsent ner bald items - thoughts?


The std 32 grille was stripped of its chrome and the badge and starting handle 'bump' sanded down,it has now been painted and cleared - wonder what colour the car will be?LOL

 

Zbuckster wrote:Good idea. I like it. What kind and shade of paint id that?

Corrrection Buck,it is Rover tara green,just reread the link I supplied....


Anyway here is a mockup shot.Mental note to self...Find some shocks/dampers for the rear.It wont have any front lights,just the big feck off Fezzer rears to ward off any freeway clowns....    

You have better rear tyres Nigel, those amt things are like polishing a turd.

I agree with Shay, taller and wider rear tires.

I am behind the times, but when I see elephant tires or Band-Aid tires, I shake my head. They are at the extreme ends of the spectrum. I like something that doesn't call attention to itself and distracts from the vehicle. Of course, when I liked "motorcycle" wheels on the fronts of rods, the old guys shook their heads at me. So, who am I to complain?!

Nigel:  This is more like what we have come to expect from you.  Personally, I like the tires and wheels.  But then I'm a dinosaur when it comes to that.  Got to say though I don't like the profile at the center post; don't like the way the roof drops down.  It's your build though, so if you like it that way then keep it that way.

I agree about the rear tyres, you need to change them Nige. Those ones look too much like a semi-off road tyre.

I do have some different wheels...  
But these are staying!


In the meantime I have got the colour and clear on the shell.

Here is a mockup shot..

 

Nice paint. Looks better with each update.

Looks good!

Cheers Briz.

Well I had some trouble in fitting the windshield - the reason why it was boxed away 4 years ago...LOL
So I decided to fit an outer windshield,it is only set in place at the moment.

Body and body paint are very good! They do make the engine seem dull though. I'm thinking maybe some variation in all the silvery/chrome with lighter or darker shades and/or a thin wash of dark paint along the recesses. And that's all. Thanx for a truly unique body design.