da Speedinger Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 While working on my RB32 project (http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/143939-formula1-hot-rod/) i was thinking: "What to make with the remainings of the Revell 32 Ford 3window coupe hot rod kit from which i only used the body shell?" I decided to make a simple t-bucket hot rod, like this one built by Speedway Motors: Once the target was defined i started immediately to work on it. Frame was scratch built from 3.2 x 2 mm styrene bars. Engine and transmission mounts were used from the kit frame, front axle was moved ahead of the frame. Body shell is the interior tube of the 32, sectioned and channelled over the frame with a 1/8 honda motorcycle exhaust used for the new transmission tunnel. Bomber seats were scratch built from 0.5 mm sheet styrene. Engine is a 302 ford with - both scratch built - air scoop and lake style headers, radiator is also chopped and heavily modified. Fuel tank was molded into the frame, i cut it out and sanded into shape. Plenty of scratch building fun. Here is simple a masking tape mock, which is almost ready for paint.
stitchdup Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Cool and a great idea using the interior tub as a body, it sure looks the part
Mr. Metallic Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 There's a lot of interesting things going on with this build so far. But the "smack my forehead" moment is the use of the interior tub as a body shell. Smart move.
da Speedinger Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 12 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: There's a lot of interesting things going on with this build so far. But the "smack my forehead" moment is the use of the interior tub as a body shell. Smart move. My first approach was to make the bodyshell from sheet styrene. But when i studied the assembly instructions one picture caught my attention and suddenly i knew: that is exactly what i need!
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 That's a neat idea, and definitively not one I would have had myself, maybe I'll steal it in the future if I need it, if you dont mind?
da Speedinger Posted October 13, 2019 Author Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Cpt Tuttle said: That's a neat idea, and definitively not one I would have had myself, maybe I'll steal it in the future if I need it, if you dont mind? should you visit Vienna one day, you owe me a beer, otherwise the idea is for free
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Looking great! Using the interior bucket is a nice idea! Simple, but oh so smart!
Spex84 Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 Clever work on that bucket! This model has excellent proportions so far, nice fabrication.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Wow very cool project. Using the interior as a body was a stroke of genius.
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 4:41 PM, da Speedinger said: should you visit Vienna one day, you owe me a beer, otherwise the idea is for free Why not? I have some austrian friends here in my village and according to what they say it seems to be a nice country...
misterNNL Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 I would like to know where that slick gas tank came from if you don't mind sharing.
da Speedinger Posted October 17, 2019 Author Posted October 17, 2019 12 hours ago, misterNNL said: I would like to know where that slick gas tank came from if you don't mind sharing. As i have written in my initial posting the gas tank is also from the 1932 Ford kit. The lower part is molded into the frame, the upper part is a seperate piece. I cutted out the lower part, glued them together and sanded it into shape. Filler cap is relocated.
misterNNL Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, da Speedinger said: As i have written in my initial posting the gas tank is also from the 1932 Ford kit. The lower part is molded into the frame, the upper part is a seperate piece. I cutted out the lower part, glued them together and sanded it into shape. Filler cap is relocated. Obviously I missed that when I started reading. Great idea by the way. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas with us.
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