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1937 Ford Delivery Truck
jimb
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 11:18 AM UTC
The planets must be aligned properly, or something because I actually managed to finish a truck! Wow!

Anyway, here is my version of the Revell 1937 Ford delivery truck. I only built this guy to see how the kit was because my son who turned 8 in May wanted a glue kit. I wasn't sure what kit to get, because he's also been hounding me for an ambulance kit. Since I wasn't going to spring for a SSB Resin kit for an 8 year old, I was at a loss. The Revell issued this kit & I thought it would be perfect. I have to admit that there are some tricky parts, but I think we'll be able to handle them together.

My version is the Sexton Foods version with two-tone Tamiya Green over Dark Green. It's essentially "box-stock", but hey, it's done!







Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 02:30 PM UTC
Beautiful job Jim, the two-tone (as well as the whole thing!) looks perfect. If you and junior are going to do an ambulance version, please post that one too
HunterCottage
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 02:57 PM UTC
Looking good!! So is this your entry for the Vintage and Classic GB?? Might have to look at this kit myself!!
jimb
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 12:10 AM UTC
Thanks, guys.

Yes, when Matt & I build the ambulance, we'll definitely post pics. All in all, it's not a bad little kit. I did have some trouble getting the radiator to fit under the hood, though.

As far as entering this in the Vintage & Classic GB, I hadn't thought of that.

Here's a more "period correct" photo for 1937:


Jim
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 08:06 PM UTC
Beautiful model James. Love that two tone paintjob.
jimb
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 01:45 AM UTC
Thanks, Jesper.

Jim
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