'40 Ford Resto

Whew! It's finally done. I spent a little longer then I had planned on this, went through a lot of low ambition periods but thanks to all the compliments and encouragement from fellow members I saw it to the finish. Many little flaws, lots of paint chips and final fitment problems but I'm happy with the results. The whole fun adventure can be seen here. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=575905)
Please enjoy
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordquar.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordquar2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordleft4.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordright3.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordleft.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordback.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/forddoor.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordengine.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/ford/fordengine3.jpg

This is what I started with. I have always liked it, have no idea who built it but I wanted to breathe new life into it.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/quadzero/fordwag.jpg
Thanks for looking gang,
Les

F I N I S H E D :) !!!

Les, great to see that you did it after some hesitation.

When I see, what you made of this green model, I must say, it was worth every minute you spent on this project. Those murals are outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great work Les! The paint and murals are fantastic!

Les i said already: can't think how you done those complex and detailed mural in such close space. Simply great and inspiring.

No jokes, no words - just respect and admiration.

:worshippy

That is just friggin awesome, and the WIP was one of the more entertaining ones I've ever followed. The final clearcoat turned out great. It's a shame you're about a week late for AFMOTY, but this'll be a definite runner for '07!

WOW.... that is fantastic!!. Great job on the model, great job on the artwork.

The WIP thread is done very well also!! :bigthumb:

No jokes, no words - just respect and admiration.

:worshippy
:1: Simply brilliant and inspiring work!

one more great model.

Very Impressive!!
whats next??

finally you did it! woot. when i first found the thread you were working on the intirior. i loves it.;)

Wow, yeah, that is soooo nice! I´m really happy to see this finished, amazing job! :worshippy:thumbsup:

Thats some great work. i love the engine detail, and the paint is just amazing. 10/10

That has to be the result of one of the coolest progress threads ever seen on AF!:sunglasse The skill and craftsmanship that has gone into this build is remarkable!! If I had on a hat, I'd take it off to you (I just never wear hats!:icon16:)

Wow this turned out great, I loved the wip thread so aewsome. Your mural is fantastic. I cant imagine how many hours in total you put into this, but after seeing the end result it was totally worth it.Keep up the awesome work!!!

Wow, it turned out awesome. The paint job is fantastic, and the overall detail is great. Awesome work ;)

Very Impressive!!
whats next??
Thank you everyone. I appreciate all the comments, it really made this all worth it. Now, I will start back on my Challenger, poor guys being sitting on my desk neglected for almost a year.
Les

Cool. Nice looking copilots.

Even now I am still blown away by those murals. Fab work there Les.:smokin:

:bigthumb: :bigthumb: WOW!!!!!!

Wow!

Nice to see you got it finished.
I've followed your build along the path to completion and I must say that I'm more then impressed with your airbrushing.
It looks great!


Niclas

Astonishing finish! The only thing more amazing than what it is, is what it was. You took the long way 'round to get this built up. The repairs are awesome, the modifications are awesome, the mural is fantastically amazing. I can't beleive how cool a build this is. Top work. Absolutely, top work.

Looks superb, well done on getting it finished!

Looking forward to seeing the Challenger!

nice.....

I finally found this jewell that can be seen in your posts. Art and modelism put together as I´ve never seen before. A moving Grafitti or Comics strip that remains good rock too. It´s really a masterpiece.
Aldo

Another old post dug up. BUT WHAT FANTASTIC WORK LES! :popcorn:
:aus: :cheers:
Nenad

look forward to seein more of the challenger!

Ahhhh, Les is one hero: if only he wouldn't design T-shirt in his models :D he would be perfect!! Bravo Les once a time, I guess this is one of the most appreciated bump!!!

Again, thanks to everyone for the compliments.
James-I hope to get back to the Challenger someday, but for now it's just work and work. I really miss spending time on my projects.
Les