tim boyd Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) This model was built in the very early 2000's after having been inspired in part by the Deuce Roadsters that were being shown at the SEMA convention each year back then. The engine is the 429 Super Cobra Jet out of the Revell 1970 Torino GT kit, and the main frame and chassis came from the Revell 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster kit introduced in 1997. The DuVal windshield was from Replicas and Miniatures Maryland. The driveline and interior accent color was 1972 Mustang and Cougar "Bright Lime", a fairly rare color replicated here with airbrushed paint from MCW Automotive Finishes. The wheels are from early 1960's Revell, either the Parts Packs or one of the race/hot rod kits that must be escaping my memory at the moment (UPDATE 27 October 2020: Dennnis Lacy confirmed that the wheels came from the Revell Mickey Thompson Attempt 1 Dragster/Bonneville kit). Those who are familiar with the Revell 1932 Ford Roadster kit will see plenty of other parts swapping/kit bashing customization, with both kit-based and aftermarket sources. Happy to answer any questions, and thanks for looking. Cheers....TIM Edited October 27, 2020 by tim boyd
Snake45 Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Very, VERY nice! Don't think I've ever seen big lights mounted on the spreader bar like that. Well done and model on!
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Great model. Love the revell 32 fords. Great kitbash fodder.
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Very nicely done. I like the extra lights on the bar, and the accent colour on the spinners is a nice touch, matches the engine. Cool.
Paul Payne Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Tim, very nice deuce- really like the auxilary lights. And that paint job- nothing like a gloss black hot rod!
Dennis Lacy Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 Looks TOUGH! Flat black with raw magnesium wheels always makes that statement. I dig the unconventional accent color, too. The wheels are all from the Revell Mickey Thompson Attempt 1. Does that engine come with the Ford Motorsport valve covers? If so, I need to get my hands on one of those. I'm a huge FMS nerd!
tim boyd Posted October 27, 2020 Author Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Looks TOUGH! Flat black with raw magnesium wheels always makes that statement. I dig the unconventional accent color, too. The wheels are all from the Revell Mickey Thompson Attempt 1. Does that engine come with the Ford Motorsport valve covers? If so, I need to get my hands on one of those. I'm a huge FMS nerd! Thanks Dennis....I thought the Attempt 1 might be the wheel source but then I looked at my buildup of that kit and it had different wheels....must've kitbashed those too! The entire engine (except for the dragster-style air cleaner) came from the Revell/Monogram/Pro-Modeler 1970 Torino GT kit (not the companion Torino Cobra which doesn't have the extra hot rod engine parts). I can't recall for sure but my memory says the same parts are also in the recent Revell Torino GT reissue (the one with the new/corrected rear quarter panels and bucket seats.) I stockpiled a bunch of those kits as they're the only ones with a truly accurate 385 series Ford 429 engine assembly. And I wanted them available in scale as Ford Motorsports made a real push into the hot rod world with a modified 514 cubic inch version of the same engine a while back. Best...TIM Edited October 27, 2020 by tim boyd
tim boyd Posted October 27, 2020 Author Posted October 27, 2020 Everyone...thanks for your comments on the model. Very much appreciated. Interesting that several of you commented on the auxiliary driving lamps. I recall taking those from the Monogram 1939 Ford Sedan Delivery kit.... Best....TIM
Modlbldr Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 Beautiful build! Many parts swap things to take in and log in the brain for future builds. I like the use of the 429 and the accent color is perfect. Later-
Phildaupho Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 It is always great to see a Deuce build. Hard to believe this is 20 years old as it still looks fresh.
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