tim boyd Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) This was a simple/quicky 2015 kitbash of the most recent reissue of Monogram's 1930 Model A Phaeton kit. It was inspired by, though not an exact copy, of the Monogram "Red Chariot" kit of the early 1960's. (The Red Chariot was a one-version kit based on the tooling set for Monogram's original 1930 Model A Phaeton Customizing kit from 1961.) Parts came from the latest version of Monogram's 1930 Model A Woody kit, and the "Blue Bandito" reissue of the original Monogram "Blue Beetle" 1929 Model A pickup kit. The paint is 1956 Buick Seminole Red, a popular color for 1/1 scale late 1950's and early 1960's hot rod projects, sourced from MCW Automotive Finishes. It has never been seen until now....thanks for looking. TIM Edited February 28, 2021 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very cool Tim! I just built a Red Chariot as part of the 24 Hour Build. I notice that you added separate door handles and Blue Beetle buckets. What are those tail lights? They are neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very nice hot rod Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Nice old school tub! 2 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: What are those tail lights? They are neat! I agree, where are they from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Nice clean and tidy model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Man, that is one sharp little hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Very cool build, just looks right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That's really cool! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Can't go wrong with a tonneau cover. Clean, simple build! Reet, Daddy-O! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Looks great! I dig the overall vintage vibe. Very clever using the '34 pick up? lantern tail lights in that configuration. Nice job. Edited March 1, 2021 by FordRodnKustom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That's very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I love it, Tim. Great combination and well thought out use of old Monogram parts. The Red Chariot influence is noticeable but I honestly think your version is way cooler. It looks way tougher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 16 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Very cool Tim! I just built a Red Chariot as part of the 24 Hour Build. I notice that you added separate door handles and Blue Beetle buckets. What are those tail lights? They are neat! It is a pretty cool build. The taillights appear to the custom units from AMT 34 Ford Truck, inverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Quote 15 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Nice old school tub! 18 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Very cool Tim! I just built a Red Chariot as part of the 24 Hour Build. I notice that you added separate door handles and Blue Beetle buckets. What are those tail lights? They are neat! I agree, where are they from? When I saw these questions, I was a bit mystified myself. Then I thought....did they come from the AMT (nee Lingberg) 1934 Ford Pickup? But didn't have time to check. Now thanks to feedback from Dave and Ron I think we can confirm that's where the came from. Thanks for the comments and feedback, all.....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That is so neat. It has a more believable look than the Red Chariot. The Cadlllac from the Blue Bandito looks right at home in there. This may sound funny but my favourite feature is the thin line of red seat snugged up against the black tonneau - it reminds me of the contrasting piping used on by some upholsterers. The realistic sized tyres help the look a bunch as well. And the 32 grile was such a popular swap, then and now, wow, it all just comes together! Now I'm going to go with the old adage " Great minds think alike" and share my Red Chariot. Like yours, I used the re-issued Early Iron series tub to start with. In an unbelievable stroke of luck, I walked into an antique store in Pomona back in 2017 and there was the original six - in- one box for the Model A Tourer customizing kit. It was something like $5 or $8 so I grabbed it, only to hear it rattle. Whipping the lid off, what do I find. All the custom parts, and only the custom parts, still on the sprues! Someone build a showroom stocker and left all the cool bits behind. Nearly snapped my wrist trying to get my wallet out fast enough. The modelling fairies were smiling on me that day!!! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 13 hours ago, alan barton said: That is so neat. It has a more believable look than the Red Chariot. The Cadlllac from the Blue Bandito looks right at home in there. This may sound funny but my favourite feature is the thin line of red seat snugged up against the black tonneau - it reminds me of the contrasting piping used on by some upholsterers. The realistic sized tyres help the look a bunch as well. And the 32 grile was such a popular swap, then and now, wow, it all just comes together! Now I'm going to go with the old adage " Great minds think alike" and share my Red Chariot. Like yours, I used the re-issued Early Iron series tub to start with. In an unbelievable stroke of luck, I walked into an antique store in Pomona back in 2017 and there was the original six - in- one box for the Model A Tourer customizing kit. It was something like $5 or $8 so I grabbed it, only to hear it rattle. Whipping the lid off, what do I find. All the custom parts, and only the custom parts, still on the sprues! Someone build a showroom stocker and left all the cool bits behind. Nearly snapped my wrist trying to get my wallet out fast enough. The modelling fairies were smiling on me that day!!! Cheers Alan I have looked for thos wheel covers for a while and can never find them on eBay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Fantastic model Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 6:40 AM, tim boyd said: When I saw these questions, I was a bit mystified myself. Then I thought....did they come from the AMT (nee Lingberg) 1934 Ford Pickup? But didn't have time to check. Now thanks to feedback from Dave and Ron I think we can confirm that's where the came from. Thanks for the comments and feedback, all.....TIM We can indeed. You are correct sir! [img src=] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Once again thanks to everyone who looked at this one and to those who commented. Cheers....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Love it. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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