1932 Ford Tudor beater hot rod

[Marc Weller]

Years ago, Pryor Passorino penned an article in Plastic Fanatic titled "Beaters" which featured a number of his real word appearing scale hot rods. These lightly weathered models were really a breath of fresh air in an age where everyone was competing to have the largest number of billet and photo etched pieces incorporated in their projects. I was inspired, and my building took a definite turn in that direction for a number of years. I still build glossy, liberally chromed show rods but I alternate with the type of build you see here. I started this in 2010 and finished it, literally, the morning of the Spirit of Speed Contest in Pomona a few weeks ago. The engine is the AMT Parts Pack 421 Poncho which originates in the '65 Grand Prix. I love that sidesaddle 4 barrel manifold although I have never seen one on a real car. The Moon tank is aftermarket, MAS if I recall correctly. Modelhaus tires which I chucked into my Dremel and dusted with an airbrush. Missing headlight with wires hanging out, primer spots, oxidation, mismatched wheels, etc. I don't know if you can see the shift knob but it is a beer tap handle made by stretching sprue that is first carved into a square cross section then tinted with Tamiya yellow. Note the  blue tinted glass and period decals. Man. I'd like to build a 1:1 replica of this model !!!!!

[GMCMAN52]

one great looking ride

[Intmd8r]

Another great build!

The Revell Tudor is one of my favorite kits.  Just a shame about the firewall on these - it makes it look toy-ish on an otherwise fantastic kit.

Like you, I lust after the 1:1.

[Jantrix]

This looks fantastic. I love this kind of stuff. I like that carb manifold also. Anyone know if it's fictional or has a 1:1 big brother?

[Misha]

Great job Marc! Your depiction is amazing in having the right look with a patina of age overall. Also,appreciate your comments on the earlier billet building style; this is real.

Thanks for sharing your work, Misha

[donb]

This would be a great daily driver (where there is nice weather year round). Just fix the headlight bucket and its all set!

 

[Matt T.]

Perfect! Great attitude on that c-dan. Nice build.

[bondo bill]

very well done-cool

[slusher]

Super nice!

[Yahshu]

Cool

[espo]

Now that's a Hot Rod, not a Billet Money Pit. The offset mounting for the Carbs. were for the low hood clearance on stock body installations. They may have seen some "ram" effect somewhat like Chryslers Ram Induction systems, but I doubt it.

[RustedBronco]

That is COOL! Well done.

[bbowser]

That is COOL! Well done.

X2.  I love the empty headlight bucket!

[CarlR]

I like it - well done

[D. Battista]

Nicely done  !

I like your wheel & tire choice