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Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B Modified


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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian writes:

This was a fun project to convert a toy car for car-combat gaming.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

I didn't want to mess with the paintjob, so when I disassembled the toy, the only parts I re-painted were bumpers, exhausts, headlights, and license plate.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

The clear window insert was re-painted silver, with a hole drilled to accommodate a gun barrel from a Final Faction action figure. I also cut out a vision slot, trying to make it look ragged and hand-cut.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

The toy had open front side-windows which seemed a bad idea for a combat car, so I covered over these with scrap plastic. The tires were also re-painted (one tire suffered a glue spill). Note some reflections in the photo – the original car finish is gloss.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

The toy did not have a clear rear window, saving me from having to cover it up with armor plate.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

I based the finished car on a LITKO 3mm wooden 40mm x 60mm base, which I primed black and flocked with black sand. LITKO FlexSteel was added to the base bottom to keep the car from sliding around in storage or when being transported.

Matchbox 1932 Ford Coupe Model B

Now I have another vehicle for the arena!