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Post by ptc on Jul 2, 2020 13:56:56 GMT
A few weeks back, an eBay seller (now a new friend) had a rare 1948 Ford Woody in yellow at auction and I missed seeing the listing. It just happened to be a model that I had been looking for. To say the least, I was bummed out. Yes, I could just wait and see if a new listing comes up for this model sometime in the future, but that could be a long time since there were only 200 produced. So, I decided to take a different course of action. My longtime friend from the Chicago area has a paint booth and I asked him if he would be willing to repaint a Brooklin model. He said sure, so the next step was to find this model in a different color that was not a limited addition production model. It did not take very long before a model was off to Charlie. This one was in a battleship grey color, not very appealing. Charlie was very impressed with the construction of this Brooklin model. He was able to take off all the parts relatively easily. This made it so much easier. We picked a yellow color close to the limited-edition version but chose a chocolate brown color for the roof instead of black. The result, probably a better model than the original we were trying to duplicate. The lesson, there is more than one way to find what you may be looking for. Model Disassembled: Model Stripped:Primer:First Application of Finished Paint: Production Limited Edition Model:Finished Charlie Version (yellow color shows lighter than actual color that matched the L/E model:
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Post by Country Joe on Jul 2, 2020 14:02:28 GMT
Fabulous paint job! The car is a real beauty, much, much, much better than the original gray. 👍
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Post by Adam on Jul 2, 2020 14:07:18 GMT
That came out great Brian. Clearly your friend is an expert. Gee, I wonder why you picked yellow? LOL!
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Post by fabforrest on Jul 2, 2020 15:26:18 GMT
Love Woodies
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Post by josef on Jul 2, 2020 15:46:18 GMT
Excellent color and the brown roof was a better choice.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Jul 2, 2020 16:01:34 GMT
Nice work!
Talent and an airbrush make for a great looking project.
Tom
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Post by laz57 on Jul 2, 2020 16:27:40 GMT
Nice job BRIAN!!! Enjoy!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 16:42:45 GMT
Charlie did superb work on that!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 16:47:08 GMT
Beautiful work. Nice retro Brian and how nice to know such a talented painter.
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Post by ptc on Jul 2, 2020 18:17:38 GMT
This model should be very cool on the train layout. Nice when a plan comes together that greatly exceeds all expectations.
Many thanks to Charlie for making this happen.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 19:17:58 GMT
Very , very nice job with this.
Charlie is a talent.
What do you have in mind for it?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 19:26:46 GMT
Beautiful job Charlie, just beautiful!
Gary.
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jul 2, 2020 19:27:06 GMT
Very nice indeed! Gotta pay respect to anyone with the stones to renovate a Brooklin. Who doesn't love an old woody wagon, eh? Maple or Ash under Spar Varnish seems to transform mere transportation into finely crafted bling. A regular old 47 Ford sedan never won any beauty contests but just look what a competent coach builder can dream up. The only step up from here is a Sportsman convertible...A true piece of art! Bruce
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Post by ptc on Jul 2, 2020 20:46:05 GMT
"What do you have in mind for it?"
Car Show on the layout, Bill. I already have this model in a green color (have had it for a very long time), so the yellow one will take it's place.
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Post by ptc on Jul 2, 2020 20:50:18 GMT
Thanks Bruce for your comments. You are correct, about the Sportsman Convertible. I have one on the layout. Mine is a 1946 Mercury model.
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