Construction Commission

January 14, 2024 · in Automotive · · 11 · 171

Greetings all!
After another hectic construction season I was approached to build two more presentation models for deserving employees. ( I guess they considered my first effort worthy). This time however I was gifted with the support of the shop staff who graciously supplied the correct factory paint for the task, thanks guys! I enjoy any type of modeling but find it a challenge to build on somebody else's timeline as mistakes are more costly timewise. I also usually add more detail via conversion work and take greater care in assembly when building for somebody else. It is very rewarding but also a relief to get projects such as this completed. It makes getting back to my own build schedule that much more gratifying.
The first model is an AMT 1950 Ford F-1 completed as a pit supervisor's runabout, complete with a white hardhat on the seat (shouldn't that be on his head?) and a toolbox in the back. The tractor is an AMT "R" series Mack converted to a float unit with a "wetline" (hydraulic pump).
It leaves me wondering what will be in store at the end of next season!

Thanks for enjoying with me!

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11 responses

  1. Really nice work, Philip. The results are very realistic.

  2. Very nice work done on both, Philip @phillyhipower
    I can imagine it is much more challenging to build for someone else.

  3. Nice work. I'm an airplane guy, but got talked into building a replica of a friend's Chevy truck a few years ago. Interesting and challenging. I can appreciate the work you put into your project.

  4. Thanks so much fellow modelers!
    I just noticed the dog hair on the cb antenna!
    I guess i'll just chalk that up to static electricity!
    oops...

  5. Nicely done, Philip.

  6. Good looking pair of trucks. @phillyhipower

  7. They’re both very nice but I especially like the pick-up.

  8. Both trucks look great. I'd love to have that ARDUN cylinder headed flat head Ford in real life, great HotRod stuff right there!

    • Thanks Clint,
      Yes I am not typically an auto builder , so I went strictly with what was in the box with that one, and my wife is the one that owns a Mustang!
      The kind comments are appreciated!
      All the best!

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