Progress on the 1940 Ford - Unified YouTuber Model Building Group - Scale Model Kit Building

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!!!! A TOTALLY AWESOME BUILD!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi John, thanks for watching. The rest of the build is on my channel. I think you’ll like it.👍

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Your 40 looks like it going to have that look you are going for. NICE.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Luka! I didn’t know that you watched my videos 😂

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

This is a great looking project. I can't wait to see how it evolves. I live the direction you want to go with it and I think it will look brilliant. Flames are fun....

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Spencer! I appreciate your support buddy! This is a real challenge for me as it is WAY out of my comfort zone 😁

[@raymondblasee1048]

Wow James !!!! I'm so blown away by this project! You really hit the mark with all these pieces that you're gonna do up the car with! Very trendy with what you're doing to it making it a modern street rod! You got all the right pieces!! For such a prestigious Mo par and exotic sports car modeler, there's nothing you can't build!!!! Heres a couple of tips for the snags you hit during the mock up. I would suggest using chrome sprue to lengthen the chrome corvette exhaust. You can precariously cut the sprue where it would "hide" from the rear of the muffler(s) going all the way into the back of the exhaust tips and you won't see any modifications that you would''ve done. The other is get rid of the old rear end and the torque tube set up and if you have it , go into Revells 32 ford kits and steal the 9" Ford rear end with the modern chrome trailing arms and coil over shocks and install it on the 40 Ford chassis. This should be a breeze and would not be time consuming to install and you'll have a modern rear suspension that will go along with the rest of the cars modern theme considering that this is a quick build with a January deadline. Sorry for the language but you'll " kill 2 birds with one stone" on this project! You're gonna win!!! I can tell!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for the tips and support Ray! I think I do have some parts from a 32 Ford I can use. I’ll see if the suspension is in there. I’m sure Tom Kren would have what I need if I don’t. 😁. I have another project in the works that is directed right at you bud! I’ll unveil it in a week or so.

[@MileHighScaleModeler]

This will be a very neat build! Solder wire may do the trick in building your headers which will allow you to have short exhaust tips under the chassis like how Fred Henry builds his pro street models or it could allow you to build exhaust pipes to the sides of the body right before the wheel wells. However you build this, it will be very nice based on all your other builds.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks bud for watching. I’ll run some kind of exhaust eventually. I just need to get hacking on the chassis to get the motor into place first.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Looking forward to seeing how you pull this off!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

It may have the same resting place as your 41 Plymouth😂. Thanks for watching Paul!

[@wudbcarmodeller2713]

Interesting project! We'll be back to see how it goes. All the best my friend.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much Wud B😁 I’m kinda making it up as I go along. It should be an interesting project.

[@TrueNorthModels]

Cool plans for the build James. Cheers

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching and supporting the SME True North!

[@ronstewart9792]

Such great ideas James. If you can get it to set like it is here that will look awesome. Ron

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Ron, I’ll do my best to have it sit in the weeds!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Your really taking an interesting approach to this project. I think I would have to do something with that rear suspension. Maybe just transplant a rear suspension from a NASCAR kit. With the exhaust, what about lengthening the middle of the Corvette exhaust to let it end after the rear wheels, or shortening it so it ends before the rear wheels. Either way would work and be appropriate.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

That’s a good idea Michael. I’ll check the parts box for some suspension that will fit without too much surgery.

[@michaelcooke2559]

@@ScaleModelExperiment There should be something in your parts box that would not require too much work.

[@roysradscalemodels9031]

Wow that is going to turn out really nice when you get done

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Roy! I appreciate the support!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Sounds Like you've got a Great plan for your 40. Hope your able to get the stance your going for. It is going to look Awesome. I'll be watching

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Mike, I’ll keep working with parts from the Vette to integrate them into the 40 chassis so it will work. Would it be cheating to leave the tires glued to the wheel wells? 😂

[@garyparker2969]

You've Certainly Gotten Your Viewers Brain's Flowing w Ideas (Mine Included)👍👍👍. I'll Be Watching For Updates on This Baby. Have a Blessed Week Buddy..

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Gary, I’m sure that the other guys have big plans as well. Gotta keep up with them!

[@garyparker2969]

Yyuupp, Go For It 👍👍👍

[@deenjoan9938]

Wow that's really a cool look and the flame job will look good too

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Deen and welcome to the channel 😁. I’ll be making an update video this weekend as I’ve gotten a few things done.

[@eliverstonadams4]

Great build just seen the finished car paint is awsome .nice work .

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting 😁 I appreciate your support.

[@tonylantzer390]

I would love to see a "how to" video on how you accomplish your stance! Awesome video can't wait to see it finished! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I’d like to see one too! 😂 I’ll do my best not to disappoint Tony.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good James!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Tim😁

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

That will be one Bad Ass street rod when your done James!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Shawn! I’ll try!😁

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Looking good James there, cool project you got going with all the extra additions you're planning to include. Wheels and brakes are great, so are the seats. Looking forward for the first update 👍🏼

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Karl, I have big dreams for this one!😁

[@petermerz2704]

Looks great! A lot of mods, should look great! Model on!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Peter 😁

[@modelcrusher]

The 40-; Ford coupe like this is one of the first model cars I ever got to stand on, when I was young yet, my uncle let me try standing on older ones, just to see if I could and was light enough not to break them. Also was very fun to see and try it! He always video recorded it when we did it and watch it back over & over. This one was probably one of the strongest ones I ever came across. Besides a few old muscle cars with lots of roof posts. Sorry, That concept you have is really neat-looking! New subscriber here, Mary

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Mary! I would cringe to watching someone stand on a car these days… they simply couldn’t take it. I appreciate your support👍

[@modelcrusher]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Haha, ya, It's harder for me now because I'm older, but still, the prices of them, and new ones these days is redickyouless! I mostly just get junky crap that's not worth saving now a days, I still love doing it so much! And for sure! Your amazing!

[@modelcrusher]

​@@ScaleModelExperiment OH, I came back here because of my email notification, butt I see I must have hit the wrong thumb!!! It was down! So I turned it UP! I'm sorry (if you noticed that!) I actually liked it! I was also wondering if you meant that you would "cringe" because you would not like to see a model car crushed, OR if you meant that you WOULD want to watch me try it, but that you would know it would break no matter what, (and it gets broke, even if it's the roof posts) because all these "newer" kits these days have such cheap & soft plastic? ? ? If it's the ladder then yes, you're right, the older models had much better and stronger plastic. The revels were VERY fragile tho, and they would shatter into pieces and not 'crush' good like a real car would. I also remember him see if a 69 dodge super bee coupe model was strong enough to hold me up (under one foot square on the roof trying hard not to crush it), and when I did it held me for a good long time to! Must have been 2 or 3 minutes! he keppt saying to me that I can get off of it now! Then when I did finally got off of it, we examined it and it was bot even cracked! That was so cool! lol, I guess you can call doing that an "experiment' huh? I just thought of that!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I thought you were talking about standing on a real car! Hahaha I never thought of standing on a model car to see if it would crush! That’s hilarious!

[@modelcrusher]

@@ScaleModelExperiment HEEHEE No kidding! That's too funny, no wonder i didn't understand it! (get it? under - stand - it)

[@PlastykLunatykKreations]

Looks like its gonna be really good looking!!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Vyk👍 the finished model is on the channel as well. Check it out.

[@raymondblasee1048]

......also the flame template is an excellent idea but make it ghost flames! For example, the car is orange, airbrush the flames a slightly darker orange resulting in ghost flames!!!! Just an idea! I will be watching this build, its so very cool!!😎👍🏁

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I hadn’t considered ghost flames. Even. Pearl coat over the same color would do the same effect. Subtle but cool.

[@Swamp-Fox]

New subscriber here. I saw you on the Luka Cee "Unpodcast" and decided to check out your channel. I am just getting back to building model cars after a 40 year hiatus. Looking forward to watching your progress on the 40 Ford!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Swamp Fox, welcome to the channel😁 I plan to show the updates I’ve done since last week in the 40 this weekend. Look around the channel and let me know what else you like. Take care, James

[@jeffersonchocron]

That's a really cool project!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Jefferson for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!

[@heidihobear]

You could use the corvette suspension on your car

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I thought about that too. That might involve scratch building a chassis which I’m neither skilled nor interested in doing. I really am more of a painter/assembler type model builder. When I figure it all out I’ll post another build update.

[@ScaleModelKustoms]

Look forward to your progress!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much 😁

[@bkmodelcars]

That's going to turn out beautiful

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you BK, the pressure is on! Lol

[@bkmodelcars]

No worries you got this

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Interesting looking project 👍🤩. Thanks for showing and best wishes from jolly old England 👍😎Pete 🤓

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Pete for watching and commenting. It’s nice to hear from new people to the channel.

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Yes. I hadn't seen your channel before. Its funny how YT prompts sites. I get loads I don't want to watch and one or two that I do want to see. The Forty caught my eye, as I love their shape and I do a lot of custom work. 🛠️

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I wish I could send it to you for all the body work. I just love painting 😁

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm the other way round. I'm into body work styling and the engineering side. I'd happily leave everything finished in primer.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Haha, I pick up a model kit and first thing I pick is color!

[@chuckymonster1000]

The body on that one looks better than the one I started with I like the stance

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Chucky! I think my kit is from the 60’s so it was before the tool got worn out. If I can pull off that stance or close to it I’ll be happy.

[@oggarage9388]

Looking sweet 👀🔥🤙

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks OG😁

[@timmithaterrable]

thats bad azz is all i can say fellow builder i just finished a 40 ford myself

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Wow, thanks Timmi 😁. I’m still working hard to finish it in time . Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@bigeddie1231]

cool update sir going to be a cool build

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Big Eddie😁

[@cogrinwis6047]

Good luck. You can ask lazymodeler for tips how to use the mask

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you so much, I’ll keep that in mind when I get to that point😁. I like to have everything mocked up before paint first.

[@Builtbyronny]

Flames 🔥 🔥🔥👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Ronny!😁

[@stevecourtneyscalekustomz2602]

Looks good

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Steve😁

[@rickmiskimmin7615]

modify the rear end to mimic a Halibrand Quick Change

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Rick for watching and commenting. I need to HURRY as I only have a month to finish it!

[@travisweeks7819]

👍👌😎🍺🍺🍻

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Travis 🍺👍😎