1/64 1957 Ford C.O.E. Car Hauler Project:

PART 3:

The tedious work continues as I "refine"  this rig.  I removed the cab's decals, added scale details to the trailer, installed a mounting pin/hitch, and lowered the cab to a scale-height.... although I may have lowered it a bit too much. No problem, if I need to raise it, I'll just add a few micro-shims. 

A TON more work to do (including "adjusting/refining" that load of '57 Fords )....stay tuned! 

@chris they all look sensational Chris. Haulers have further value as they display a number of same scale models in an authentic setting. Thanks for posting these.

What a great-looking automobile carrier ! A very impressive construction/fabrication project.

Posted by: @geoff-jowett

they all look sensational Chris.

Posted by: @mikedetorrice

What a great-looking automobile carrier

Thank you Geoff and Mike, I appreciate that. 

PART 4:

Just a bit more work....small details AND I realized the front part of the trailer was "too gappy"  between the bottom of the trailer and the top of the cab rear wheels.

So, I had to completely undo all the "front work."  I replaced the floor, extended the sides down and re-shape the wheel cut-outs.

The only concession is in the lower trailer sides, they're a bit too high but making them lower will compromise the structure.  This is thin plastic, not brass (which I did consider).   I have more 1/64 1957 Fords but haven't gotten to them yet.     LOTS MORE to do, stay tuned..... 

remarkable attention to details, and the skills to do them! Great stuff Chris

@geoff-jowett +1

Thanks guys.  MUCH more to do but here's a sneak peek at PART 5.  I'm starting to "adjust"  the 1957 Fairlanes... fixing the wheelbase and adjusting ride heights to simulate that "tied-down"  look when positioned on the trailer.

Excellent Chris. You certainly know how to dot the Is and cross the Ts.

PART 5:

Sifting through dozens of 1/64 rims & tires to find the best ones was a tedious task. Next, I had to color-match rims and adjust whitewall sizes (for one car only ). 

I had hoped to use two Matchbox  1957 Fords... a 2-dr sedan & 4-dr wagon, but despite being in scale with each other, they're not in 1/64 scale. Therefore, I was forced to use four hardtop body styles. Then I had to adjust the wb & stance on each car to simulate that proper "tied-down"  look.

All four cars will come apart one final time for detail & side glass work. Then (finally! ) I can move on the body filler & primer work on the trailer.  Please note the C.O.E.'s chrome bumper will be replaced with a less glamours black one.

extraordinary detail there Chris. Cant wait for the finished product. Surely you will be entering this in a model car show?

Posted by: @geoff-jowett

Surely you will be entering this in a model car show?

Thanks.  "Model car show?"   ...Perhaps.  🤔 🤨 🤔   Officially, I've been in only one model show, in high school (40 years ago ).  It was a model-car contest between two schools.  I was lucky enough to win 1st prize; I still have the trophy and the model.

Posted by: @chris

Posted by: @geoff-jowett

Surely you will be entering this in a model car show?

Thanks.  "Model car show?"   ...Perhaps.  🤔 🤨 🤔   Officially, I've been in only one model show, in high school (40 years ago ).  It was a model-car contest between two schools.  I was lucky enough to win 1st prize; I still have the trophy and the model.

suggest some serious thought Chris!

I went to my first ever model show last year, an annual event and I'll go this year.  Here are a few pics of the winners in the automotive section from last year.

https://modelexpo.com.au/index.html?page=Home

I just couldnt walk away from that 1960 Ford Starliner.

Posted by: @geoff-jowett

I just couldnt walk away from that 1960 Ford Starliner.

Yes, my favorite too, all that attention to 1960 factory-accurate detail makes that Ford a real stand out!

The model I won that contest with, 40 years ago, however, wouldn't grant me admission today.  70% of all the tools & supplies that contribute to today's outstanding models didn't exist back then.  I am considering, after I weather the truck, entering my 1/18 fabricated 1956 hauler project...  We'll see. 🤔 🤨

thats spectacular Chris I hope u do enter it.