Hot Wheels Project Fordy (Progress)

[mike@af]

Was out today, bought something I've been looking for...and will buy more later. Its a 1940 Ford Coupe. I'm going to sand blast it tomorrow. After that I will remove all the atrocius mould lines seen in the pictures below. Then modify the hood. I probably wont do anything about the misfit grill. It will all be covered in some color with some flames. No decals.















Enjoy!

[KustmAce]

Flat black, Drop it to the ground, Red dry lakes paint job, full moon discs and a number on the side...That would be sweeet.

[nosliw2004]

correct me if im wrong but isnt that a 1/64? if so then can u tell me how u got the rivets off the bottom to take the car apart? thanks

[FlySkyline]

You take a drill bit and drill them out

[NOMADGAMER]

yeah i drill them out as well. its a shame its a 1/64, i remember when it was afirst edition, the red one with tampo's, they blew off the shelves and i couldnt get one for a very long time...

ashame its not 1/18 or 1/24 at least...

IMO it need some 1/64 Dubz

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by NOMADGAMER

yeah i drill them out as well. its a shame its a 1/64, i remember when it was afirst edition, the red one with tampo's, they blew off the shelves and i couldnt get one for a very long time...

ashame its not 1/18 or 1/24 at least...

IMO it need some 1/64 Dubz

Yes, I just drilled out the rivet.

All of you think that you cant do shit to a diecast if its anything smaller than 1/18. This isnt my first, and isnt my last 1/64. I'll be building several, including a period hot rod just for Tim.

I'm hoping you enjoy this project, and I hope it will inspire you to start modifying!

Dubz? This isnt Pimp My Ride. Im keeping the fuelies.

I hope y'all stay tuned!

[NOMADGAMER]

Trust me I started out as a 1/64 collector and customizer. I love the hotwheels limited editions where they are more detailed and have real rubber tires, but they get more expensive as well...

On the Plus side, 1/64 takes a lot less paint and theres less pieces too lose, maybe thats just me but i lose shit from my 1/18 and 1/24's easily, especially if its a small detailed piece.

[mike@af]

I just want people to not be afraid of modifying, or think something is too small.

[NOMADGAMER]

i'm staying tuned mike

[lilbudman]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

Dubz? This isnt Pimp My Ride. Im keeping the fuelies.

Thank God, I was beginning to think i was the only who doesn't put over sized wheels on anything and everything. Great project choice, I've done a couple 1:64, I love to do 'em as quick projects that don't take much time or detail.

Lil'budman

[ModifiedCars04]

Sounds like a plan to me. I have a 10 gallon trunk full of hotwheels & other 1/64's

I like Modifiers :-D

[KustmAce]

Mines better...



Maybe ill take it apart and me and Mikey can have a little competition.

Cant wait to see what you come up with man!

[mike@af]

UPDATES:

Sandblasted it today. Paint came off in about 2 minutes because it was so small. With all the paint removed you could see all the horrible mould lines. I sanded those all off in abou two hours time, as well as reshape the hood. Next I sanded the entire body with 320. Washed it with soap, then went to putty. Later I'll sand the putty.

After sandblasting:










After sanding:






Now I gotta lower it. Looks like a truck.

[KustmAce]

Looks good!

[ImolaEK]

Cool? How do you sandblast? Do you spray something afterwards? What is the difference and the advantage between sandblasting a 1/64 model car than to just drop it in Brake Fluid? Can't wait to see the paint.