traditional Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I've just completed this '36 Rod using the coupe roof from a Revell/Monogram kit and adapting it to a diecast stock roadster 'derelict parts car'. The Revell/Monogram kit, while attractive looking,  has the deck proportion too short and the Danbury coupe model has the deck proportion too long. Since I already had a couple of derelict FM roadster bodies in my parts bin, I decided to adapt the plastic kit's  roof to the roadster body, separating the door detail to facilitate opening doors, all to make a hot rod with what I think are improved. proportions. The adapting of the plastic roof to the metal body required mechanically fastening the plastic with stiff styrene coated wire to insure that the epoxy glue wasn't the only joiner.  I used a small block Chevy motor from my parts bin (detailed with the usual wiring, plumbing, fuel lines and tri-carb linkage) as well as an Oldsmobile rear axle (from the Revell Beatnik Bandit) and fabricated a new transverse spring from individual leaves (sheet aluminum) as well as the shackles, etc.  The wheels are modified from the Beatnik-Bandit (mounted on tires from my parts bin), all the trim is done with plated jewelry wire, interior carpet is tan felt, and the paint is custom mixed Pthalo-green over pearl automotive basecoat/clearcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Another beautifully turned out model in the tastefully conservative style that is so emphatically yours. Especially welcome this time around is the more detailed discussion, not only about how you achieve the results that you do, but the thought process behind why you do it. Crossing with ease between the worlds of plastic and metal greatly expands your pallet and gives you options we styrene and resin purists simply do not have. Food for thought to us... Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Nasty Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Another beautiful model from you Clifford ! Â Not enough words to describe what a fabulous job you do with all your builds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Ahem! Â Worthy we're NOT! Â Just outstanding! Â Â I may go back to building things with pop-sickle sticks. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Wow! Clean and green - I love it! Great work on that leaf spring. Beautiful finish too!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Great work on that Ford Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Another good looking die cast, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 That's a stunner, nice work Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsa Mamufaktur Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Amazing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 whow ... gorgeous !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Gorgeous!!! what do you make your leaf springs and brackets from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 KOOL !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Beautifully built and very tasteful rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Excellent work.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Clean, sweet, and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wow, very nice work as always! Combining metal and plastic on the body is definitely not easy, but this looks just right. Excellent color choice and those wheels and tires fit perfectly to this one. Great work again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Another museum worthy masterpiece. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 As stated earlier: Museum quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fantastic transformation Cliff! Beautiful....flawless work! Far and away one of the nicest '36 Fords that I've seen presented in model form. Really outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Wow! A lot of work but such a beautiful result! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Very impressive craftsmanship. I love everything about it. You can't go wrong with a 36, but this is really well done. I am a sucker for traditional rods though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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