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Peter Jones
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1951 Ford Pickup modified from original T&J's plans
Here is my latest model made mainly from American Cherry. The black parts are ebonized timber and the wheel rims are made from holly.
I set out with the idea of making more of a working model than the original plan depicted.
As some of you know the original plans were of a basically solid wood model with the wheels as the only moving parts. And the wheels only rotated.
Without drawing up new plans I had these ideas in my head and I just wanted to build the extra features in as I went along.
The process took much longer than I expected because a lot of ideas did not work straight away and many parts were binned and new parts made.
The modifications that I made are:
I set out with the idea of making more of a working model than the original plan depicted.
As some of you know the original plans were of a basically solid wood model with the wheels as the only moving parts. And the wheels only rotated.
Without drawing up new plans I had these ideas in my head and I just wanted to build the extra features in as I went along.
The process took much longer than I expected because a lot of ideas did not work straight away and many parts were binned and new parts made.
The modifications that I made are:
- Steerable front wheels operated by the steering wheel.
- Both doors have tiny wooden hinges and operating door locks.
- The cab is now tapered from front to back as it should be and not just a rectangle as in the original.
- The bonnet/hood is hollowed out and opens via a concealed wooden hinge where the air intake cowl for the cab would normally be.
- There is now a V8 engine nestled in the engine bay complete with battery etc.
- There is also a transmission with drive shaft.
- The flat board chassis of the original has now been replaced by chassis rails and cross members.
- The front windscreen now is curved top and bottom with rounded corners where the original was just square.
The model has been finished with Tung Oil
22 Comments
Wow! Awesome!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
same time as the Zephyr was released I wonder do they have a kit for it?
Regards Rob
Great job PJ... good to see you back posting... if it was drinks, the wait in between would be intolerable.
That's a Mk.I I believe RC.. my first car was a MK.II that I paid $200 for... Got booked over 100MPH in it, more than the bailman could keep up with.
That's a Mk.I I believe RC.. my first car was a MK.II that I paid $200 for... Got booked over 100MPH in it, more than the bailman could keep up with.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Absolutely gorgeous Peter.
Great detail , top craftsmanship 👍 of a beautiful Ford.
The only thing better work be a real one in the garage.
Great detail , top craftsmanship 👍 of a beautiful Ford.
The only thing better work be a real one in the garage.
Life’s Good, Enjoy Each New Day’s Blessings
What a beautiful execution! I would have loved to see this in real life. I am impressed by the wooden hinges and the steering mechanism also appeals to the imagination. Would you mind sharing with me how you made the hinges and steering?
modified is a understatement i love everything you have changed on this very beautiful model only thing you missed was open tailgate i know shut up Tony welcome back missed your fine work
GR8 JOB
😍😎👍
GR8 JOB
😍😎👍
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
By its self this would be wonderful. But add the mods, it's just amazing.
AS all of the above, wonderful and excellent design and workmanship.
Ron
Spectacular! The details you have incorporated are amazing. I wouldn't even know how to start on a project like this.
Good Lord The detail this thing has!!! Great Job!
Mike
Wow that looks great
That is an awesome model. Especially the modications.
Fantastic! Excellent job taking this up several levels!
The only thing better work be a real one in the garage.
Or, if the garage wasn't full of WW stuff, in the yard
Excellent work Mr. Jones!
Excellent work Mr. Jones!
Outstanding, amazing detail, engine, doors with hinges, steering, just an phenomenal model.
TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov
Oh interesting give me some GPS coordinates and LBD and I will be by to do a scrap metal PU
he needs to do a road run as he has been couped (Pun) up for too long now, ... snicker snicker
We might even drop in on Pottzy and see if he is out of the induced coma !
he needs to do a road run as he has been couped (Pun) up for too long now, ... snicker snicker
We might even drop in on Pottzy and see if he is out of the induced coma !
Regards Rob
beutiful model with some great tweeks !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Sasha. - Life is not a draft, you can't redo it tomorrow
Great looking model.
Peter what a magnificent job and the mods to boot. Beautiful job.
Kerry - Working with wood, the smell the feel, is such a joy, its a meditation of sorts.
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