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Topic starter
16/03/2021 1:43 pm
These are some custom creations of Ford station wagons from very old Western Model kits done before WM launched their Country Squire and Genuine Ford Parts launched their Ranch Wagon.
And some additional ones. Now I need a four door hardtop and a two door sedan to complete the range.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
16/03/2021 2:57 pm
You do fantastic work John. I've seen all your postings of modified cars and can't believe how many you have made. It must take a lot of your time. Especially the modifications on the white metal cars. I have done a few and know how much work it takes. Did you do your modifications in white metal on the Western Fords or did you use plastic?
Topic starter
16/03/2021 4:46 pm
@kenspear The two wagons are modifications of Western kits. Actually i would prefer to work with white metal for "chops" as it saws and files easier than diecast but I do use both and have done a number of resin items as well. Addition parts like roofs, tailgates could be done with extruded aluminum moldings or sheet aluminum and sometimes pieces of sheet lead. My workshop has a very large variety of materials, including plastic. White metal items are generally much more costly than diecast so there is some reluctance to cutting them up, but kits, when available, were more reasonably priced. See my latest effort under "Pontiac tin woody"
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA