Part 1-Model Car Building Basics-AMT 1950 Ford Convertible

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @lancerevell5979
    @lancerevell5979 Год назад +1

    Just found this site, and subscribed. At 66, I've been modeling for some time, since about ten. I started really getting into car kits about three years back. Been doing more cars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s lately. I need to add this kit to my stash. 😎👍

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Welcome back to model car building. I’ve been doing this YT channel for just about 3 years now and model building for 25. Enjoy the series 👍

  • @travisweeks7819
    @travisweeks7819 Год назад +1

    She's looking good

  • @timemachinesscalemodels
    @timemachinesscalemodels Год назад +3

    Okay... I had to go back and watch the part where you sprayed the chrome parts. I zoned out for a minute and thought you sprayed them silver....only because the spoon was silver. Okay.....I see what you did there.
    I've always liked your idea of assembling the entire car with white glue to check for fit issues, but I must admit I'm short on patience when it comes to that. I would imagine many modelers are too. Where can I buy some patience? Lol. I'm looking forward to this build series. 👍

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks Rob for watching, I really want this series to be comprehensive enough for anyone who wants to build to follow along. Some basic some intermediate in the mix. The white glue assembly is something I started just a couple years ago. I got tired of bad fitment of nicely painted parts. It’s worth the time spent. When you find patience for sale, see if they have focus because I need that.

  • @thescalemodelcarguychannel8681
    @thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Год назад +1

    Awesome it looks good all mocked up in white ❤

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Hi Shawn, there are a bunch of things I found to fix with the white glue mock-up. You’ll see next week. I appreciate you watching and following along bud👍

  • @ronstewart9792
    @ronstewart9792 Год назад +2

    Very cool car James. Will be fun to watch you build the 50. Ron

  • @willyct207
    @willyct207 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing the prebuild video with us Mr James!!!👌👌👌

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Absolutely Willy, I want to document the whole process start to finish. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @hortonshotrodshop2003
    @hortonshotrodshop2003 Год назад +1

    Awesome video good to see your process.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Horton, I hope that you enjoy the journey 👍

  • @sindrelangvatn7295
    @sindrelangvatn7295 Год назад +1

    Great video make. Look forward to see next one. Have not so much of this in Norway. Thaks again for great builds and good videos. 😊😊😊

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching and following along. I hope you enjoy the journey.👍

  • @motionboy356
    @motionboy356 Год назад

    Thanks so much for doing this! Gonna be awesome to follow!

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      You’re welcome Motionboy, I appreciate you watching and commenting.👍

  • @garyparker2969
    @garyparker2969 Год назад

    Awesome James, Anxiously Awaiting Next Week's Episode of This C😎😎 LLL Series. GBA 🤗 Gary.

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 Год назад

    Nice tutorial. Excellent presentation of starting a model kit. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marsgarage8217
    @marsgarage8217 Год назад +1

    Nice video.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks Marcelo, I appreciate you watching👍 I’ll get your sticker out soon bud😁

    • @marsgarage8217
      @marsgarage8217 Год назад +1

      @@ScaleModelExperiment
      No problem, and thank you.

  • @davidrothbauer6151
    @davidrothbauer6151 Год назад

    Great series idea and will be following closely. Love your build style

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Thanks David! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel👍

  • @mikel180
    @mikel180 Год назад

    Great video. Can't wait for the next in the series.

  • @oggarage9388
    @oggarage9388 Год назад

    Ok jack !
    😂😂🤪🤣🤣
    Can't be excited
    🛠👀🤙

  • @davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge

    Looking forward to next week!

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Thanks David for watching👍 I think you’ll really like episode 3 & 4.😎

  • @LarrysModelShop
    @LarrysModelShop Год назад +1

    Looks like a nice kit. Should be a fun build. The mock up is really cool.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Hi Larry, thanks for watching and commenting. The fun is in the prep, painting and assembly will be a breeze.

  • @KarlScaleModeling
    @KarlScaleModeling Год назад +1

    Nice work there James, so glad you're back making fully detailed videos of your builds 👍🏼 wow this kit has so many parts, never thought there would be so much to work with ☺️ looking forward for the next update on this 👍🏼

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching Karl, I hope that you enjoy the journey with this video build. The 68 pieces I’m using will all be super clean and fit perfect before I apply any paint to the kit. 👍

  • @antithesisjones765
    @antithesisjones765 Год назад +1

    Great video, I really enjoyed seeing your thought process and methodology. I’ve only sprayed flat clear to knock back the chromed parts, adding Tamiya smoke is really interesting, I’ll have to try it. 👍

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching Antithesis. To be honest this is my first time trying to smoke the clear. My friend Jeff Bloomhuff suggested it. I like the look and they are protected from fingerprints now. Enjoy the journey bud, lots of tips coming soon.

  • @seanh2390
    @seanh2390 Год назад +1

    very interested in seeing how this is going to turn out. thanks for the video!

  • @davidchin350
    @davidchin350 Год назад

    Nice unboxing and parts review.

  • @michaelhintzmikesminiature1812

    Great Video!!! Looks like your off to a Great start. I like to clear over my chrome to. I usually do the whole tree. I've Never heard of that clear before??? I like the idea of adding the smoke. I'll be watching

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Mike, Gaia Colors clear is good stuff and I’ve had the bottle for a long time. I mostly use 2k for bodies so lacquer doesn’t get used up. Adding smoke was my friends idea and I like the way it looks.

  • @mikel180
    @mikel180 Год назад

    Oh my gosh! Talking to that donkey was hilarious! 😂

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Thanks Mike, you’re the first to mention him. He will make more appearances in the future.

  • @Builtbyronny
    @Builtbyronny Год назад +1

    👍

  • @cristianci00
    @cristianci00 Год назад

    Hey James, so glad to see you've started working on this one....Looking forward to see the mock-up stage with the white glue. I knew you're using it but never saw how. I was always afraid that if I leave the PVA on the parts for a longer time ( with all the fitting, plan all kind of modifications ) will be difficult to clean it in the end. The mocking with tape it's so annoying when it comes to small parts .....Anyway, thanks for sharing your process. See ya soon

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Hi Cristian, the Elmer’s comes off super easy when it comes time to disassemble the mock-up. No worries at all. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.👍

  • @guidorea8347
    @guidorea8347 Год назад

    I could use the cinder blocks....😊

  • @Scaleautoshop
    @Scaleautoshop Год назад

    Hi James, little late, but i joined to watch your build series, thanks for uploading ! do not follow jackass tips 😂

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      Hahaha Oleg, you are only the second person to mention him. I admire your work and would like to see you do a similar series someday.

  • @gutboy711
    @gutboy711 Год назад +4

    I have been building models since I was 12 I'm 76 now. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Very cool stuff. Question: What brand of Airbrush do you use?

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Garry, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I use a Master brand Airbrush from Amazon. It’s the G79 which is a hybrid single dual action trigger airbrush. I can control the amount by how far I pull the trigger but cannot spray just air.

  • @sodakmodelcars
    @sodakmodelcars Год назад +1

    Definitely looking forward to this series. I'm surprised and proud of you for taking on an old tooling kit like this! I think it may be a challenge and a good learning platform as it's not an "assemblers" kit. My current build is definitely in a different direction than yours! 😂 I like Mod Podge for mock up, it has a bit more body and hold than the Elmer's but still breaks down and comes off easily. Seems to be a nice balance.

    • @garyparker2969
      @garyparker2969 Год назад +1

      Wow Adam I've NEVER Thought of Using Mod Podge 🤔🤔 Thanks For Sharing, I'm Gonna Try It . GBA 🤗 Gary.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much for watching Sodak, I don’t hate doing these kits, it’s actually a challenge to make them into something nice. You’ll see in the next episode how my Elmer’s worked out. 😁

    • @sodakmodelcars
      @sodakmodelcars Год назад +1

      @@ScaleModelExperiment Elmer's usually does okay if you don't need to handle too much or rough handle like I do! Lol The mock up looks good and again look forward to rhe series.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +2

      Thanks bud, there were some suprises along the way that I’ll take care of before primer.

  • @jeffyoung8726
    @jeffyoung8726 Год назад

    Great video James. Like how you arrange everything, in order to start process?
    I do a similar process, to where I go through all the sprews and pick out what I
    want to use. THEN I sand all of the seems & drop marks. THEN I check for fit
    errors. I usually use an old hair dryer, for straightening parts! I don't use the white
    glue though? Actually I still use the Testor's model glue, for plastic parts... Can
    you suggest a better glue? Appreciate your videos dude!

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Hi Jeff, I think most people do it your way. For any kit that isn’t a Tamiya kit I find it is necessary to prefit the whole thing in white glue.I’ve built my share of kits that needed adjustment in the last moment.

  • @modelnutmike7764
    @modelnutmike7764 Год назад

    Great video. Interested in seeing how you build this kit. I have the 1999 (Millennium) version of this kit and it has no drag anything. When did the drag version of this kit start? I was shocked to see a straight axle in this kit. Just curious.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Hi Modelnut, thanks for watching. I’m not sure when then they added the drag parts. I have a friend that has an original issue kit that has a full Carson top for the chopped windshield. I’ll post the next video in the series tomorrow Friday. I hope you enjoy the journey.

  • @johnmajane3731
    @johnmajane3731 Год назад +1

    Where did you get the measuring cups? The thing used to meter out the thinner? Do you use lacquers most of the time? I have been trying to use tamiya acrylics.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      Hi John, I buy the measuring cups from Amazon. I get them 400 at a time and only use them once. Kinda wasteful but they are cheap. I’ll put a link in the description. I use lacquers and acrylics mostly. I thin everything with Mr Hobby Leveling Thinner which makes the acrylics behave like a lacquer. I can mix lacquers with acrylic that way too.

  • @johndillon8051
    @johndillon8051 Год назад

    James, what's the rational behind cutting the parts from trees and then cutting them again with the precision nippers? I always cut them once with the precision nippers unless it's a very big attachment point. Then I'll use my Xuron's and know I'll have more clean up.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      I like to use the cheap ones to cut the parts and trim them afterwards. It’s just the way I do it.. thanks for watching John, I appreciate the support 👍

  • @gordonenquist36
    @gordonenquist36 Год назад

    One minor detail to enhance basic kit. If you go bucket seats change their mount so seats are staggered and the seat belts could be thinned down too. Just sayin'.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      Thank you for watching, I am limiting myself to the pieces that came in the box. It would be easy to start switching out parts for better components but the heart of the build is to make something beautiful using basic modeling techniques. Check my box stock 70 Roadrunner build. It’s contest worthy but still box stock.

  • @rickforrester6922
    @rickforrester6922 Год назад

    I’ll take the custom parts .

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад

      You and Ray Blasee will have to have a thunder dome style battle for them. Hahaha

    • @rickforrester6922
      @rickforrester6922 Год назад

      @@ScaleModelExperiment Ray can win. I all ready have them . Would have just added to the others.

  • @JDsHouseofHobbies
    @JDsHouseofHobbies Год назад

    I hear modelers complaining about God Hand nippers breaking. I'm guessing that they're using them on too large of a piece of sprue. I have several different nippers for different purposes. And, that part you didn't know what it was reminds me of what they put in the center of a take out pizza to keep the lid off of the toppings. Man, now I'm hungry for pizza!

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      The precision ones I use cut do well there is almost no cleanup afterwards and there is no pop it’s just a clean cut. I think I paid $25 for them. Money well spent I say.

  • @modelcars2978
    @modelcars2978 Год назад

    🤓👍

  • @MetalElementBrand
    @MetalElementBrand 4 месяца назад

    Why do you not want to touch chrome parts? I assume it has something to do with skin oil.

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  4 месяца назад

      Once you touch them they start getting scratched and you can’t polish them so I try to avoid touching them.

  • @niteowl7710
    @niteowl7710 Год назад +1

    Following along, I cut my sprues so wide I wound up in a Tamiya kit. Whoops...

    • @ScaleModelExperiment
      @ScaleModelExperiment  Год назад +1

      C’mon James, where’s the challenge with that? Lol. Thanks for watching👍

  • @Tess_untamed
    @Tess_untamed Год назад

    You forgot the front metal axle.

  • @209Stretch
    @209Stretch 4 месяца назад

    Is this the round 2 version? If so I need to build a kustom version with that canted front end.