traditional Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 The original inspiration for this hot rod came from the nicely done plastic soft top from a Russian toy Model A. I wanted to build a 2-door phaeton but all the 1/25 or 1/24 Model A or Deuce tub toy or kit bodies available are 4-door models and since ’31 was the last year for Ford to build a 2-door (actually a 2 door ’32 ford was available in Australia) , I decided to use a ’31 body and transform it into the 2 door version. Like many builders of full size Model A hot rods, I much prefer the look of the softer looking Deuce grille and hood, so I also decided to use one of my parts bin Revell/Monogram deuce roadsters for grille, hood, headlights, windshield frame (now chopped slightly), rear fuel tank with frame horns, valve covers, and running-board rubber. The small-block Chevy motor has also been modified and detailed from one that was in my parts bin, as are the steering front axle and Revell ’55 Chevy rear axle. Fabricated details include my usual polished brass radiator, the opening hinged doors (tin sheet and styrene), the individual leaf semi-elliptic transverse springs and shackles, the polished tubing exhaust system, the plated wire grille surround, the simulated roll-n-pleat upholstery panels, and the lathe-turned spare tire cover. The wheels are Pegasus chrome-reverse on parts bin tires, and Model Car Garage supplied the PE Deuce grill insert, gauge- cluster, tear-drop tail-lights, and license plate frame. Paint is custom mixed basecoat/clearcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) Edited April 10, 2020 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Very tasteful and beautifully built rod. I'm always amazed by your use of shaped wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Very awesome work !!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Sweet looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kararic Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Beautiful car! Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Extremely nice, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Beautiful build, hard to tell from a 1:1 in many ways. The paint finish is amazing and the interior is also. I like the way you do your radiator and grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous !! Love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Now that's what I would call a Hot Tub! Well done and a a very nice color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looks amazing. I really like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Beautiful Hot Rod Cliff...superb model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Cliff, When I mentioned this model in an email last week I mistakenly referred to it as a '32 Ford. Maybe it was the '32 Ford grill. I was surprised to learn that Ford even made a two-door Model A phaeton. I found out that Ford offered almost two dozen body styles of the Model A, not including commercial vehicles! This style makes a great looking hot rod and that top certainly is realistic looking. The stance looks spot on and your brass radiators are always cool pieces of craftsmanship. I'm also a big fan of chrome reverse wheels and wide white wall tires, and I have to say of all the colours that I like on a car, this red has to be right at the top of my list. A classy car and another pristine build. Thanks for posting it! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I'm not sure how I missed this but I'm sure glad I caught up with it. Nice detail and very clean, ya gotta love a 2 door phaeton! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I always need to check your builds out, when they come up on the board Cliff. This one doesn't dissapoint..! Nice clean, sharp build... again ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Outstanding build. Very nice, great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Very nice rendition of a different subject. Your color choices are perfect and the craftsmanship is first-rate. Love it, Cliff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Great build Clifford. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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