Dennis Lacy Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 This is the newer Revell '29 Roadster kit with a whole bunch of modifications to make it a period-correct late 40's hot rod. Kit '32 frame option with Revell '40 Ford center "X" and rear cross member added. Revell '40 Ford dropped front axle, spring, tierod and brake plates. '29 Kit split wishbones. Modified Revell '40 Ford steering box to side steer with scratch-bashed linkage. Ed Roth Tweedy Pie T shocks. Revell '48 Ford rear axle and brake plates. Ed Roth Tweedy Pie T shocks. Revell '37 Pickup/Panel Truck wheels and hubcaps. Ed Roth Beatnik Bandit front tires, '29 Kit rear tires. Revell '40 Ford flathead, Edelbrock heads, Beehive bypass oil filter and voltage regulator. Revell '48 Ford belt drive, fan, generator, distributor, headers and modified exhaust pipes. AMT '34 5-Window Coupe dual intake manifold. Ed Roth Tweedy Pie T carburetors. Revell '32 Ford modified grill and radiator. Revell '29 Kit body, firewall, windshield, taillights and license holder. Modified AMT '29 Roadster headlights. Revell '29 Kit interior panels and seat. Modified '37 Pickup dashboard and steering wheel. Revell '40 Ford column/shifter. AMT '49 Ford fire extinguisher and seat belts. Tamiya "Light Earth" paint, Tamiya "Gloss Black" accents. Engine paint MAC's Auto Supply "Antique Engine Green". Interior painted with "Espreso" craft paint with semi-gloss clear for a vinyl look. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Beautiful! One of your best yet!!! The '37 p/u dash is perfect. What's next? -RRR Edited May 21, 2017 by Rocking Rodney Rat
espo Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Beautiful build, and you're correct it looks like a '40's type build. Very clean assembly and detailing. Surprised by the column shift.
Dennis Lacy Posted May 22, 2017 Author Posted May 22, 2017 Beautiful! One of your best yet!!! The '37 p/u dash is perfect. What's next? -RRR Thanks, Brother! Next, I think I'm gonna take a break from the heavy projects and do another Revell '32. Actually, a rebuild of a chopped sedan I did years ago that I was never happy with. I broke it apart and pulled new parts today.
Dennis Lacy Posted May 22, 2017 Author Posted May 22, 2017 Beautiful build, and you're correct it looks like a '40's type build. Very clean assembly and detailing. Surprised by the column shift. Thanks! After WWII, column shifters were a very popular conversion.
berr13 Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 That's just pretty. Well engineered and skillfully executed. Very nice!!
PARTSMARTY Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Absolutely perfect and beautiful in each and every detail-wow !!!
alan barton Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 I am really enjoying your traditional interpretation of hot rods Dennis, and this one is a knockout! The engine bay detailing is phenomenal and I love the way you grafted the 40 X member int the 32 frame. I thought you might like to see this local car from Perth Western Australia. It has been on the road about two years now and has striking similarities to your model.In real life the colour is a bit closer to the shade on your model. Hope you like this touch of deja vu! Cheers Alan
alan barton Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 Here's the only rear shot I got. At our regional Nationals in Busselton last year I managed to get 13 28-29 roadsters lined up side by side. You can just see in the first photo that it has black headlights like yours as well. The 32 grille, flathead and brown interior are the only big differences. between the 1:1 and the 1:25. That's my sixties style red roadster alongside the brown one - it's now in its 33rd year of constantly on the road as a daily driver.
gman Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 The natural look of your finished "A V-8" belies all the work it took to get it that way- great job!
Draggon Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Another knockout Dennis. The design and craftsmanship on this is excellent, it perfectly captures the look you were after. I like the understated black running gear and dark green block. And I'm not sure this would have looked as nice in any other color. The way everything fits together, plus that brown, gives it an earthy, organic look. All the pieces are there for a reason. I love it!
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Very enjoyable tip look at! You did a great job building this period piece.
GaryR Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 WOW! Now this a VERY, VERY cool Deuce! I cannot believe the perfect paint, colors and detail.I'm floored!
Robberbaron Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Just looks right, as usual with your builds. Really like your attention to accuracy and functionality, as far as how a 1:1 would be built.
Sixties Sam Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Beautiful clean build! Great color and detailing. So many parts from different kits are really well integrated into the model! Great work!Sam
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