Kit Karson Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 10:06 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said: At least where I live is really close to the United States!!!! -RRR On 7/28/2022 at 12:55 PM, Dennis Lacy said: I wish I still lived in the United States ? OK guys... We agree the United States still exist! Even though I'm in the state of mind that this too shall pass. Model on!!!
Kit Karson Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 REVELL 1937 FORD SEDAN has been shipped! Might have to get another, as the seller has a couple more that are "sealed" kits. Note to self: sealed kits will be worth a lot more in a year or two!! Thanks @Dennis Lacy!!! -KK Anyone interested in a brand new '37 Sedan kit with orange inner fenders? 1
NOBLNG Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 9:44 AM, Kit Karson said: '29 Track Nose Roadster Mockup 7-7-22 That is looking really sweet and sleek!?? 1
misterNNL Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 10:02 AM, Kit Karson said: While looking for a pair of REVELL 1937 FORD SEDAN inner fenders in white, went ahead and carved out what will be heat removing louvers at the aft end of the '29 TNR's belly pan: @Dennis Lacy& @Rocking Rodney Ratcaught up with me this morning, yep, they live on opposite sides of the continent yet with their help the white inner fenders were located! Thanks, guys!! Be here the first of the month! -KK Great use of those lingered panels. 1
misterNNL Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, misterNNL said: Great use of those louvered panels. 1
Kit Karson Posted August 1, 2022 Author Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/30/2022 at 7:17 PM, misterNNL said: I knew what you meant the first time, Brother! -KK
mustang1989 Posted August 1, 2022 Posted August 1, 2022 I've seen those kits a time or two and have always wanted to do something like that but improve on the diorama a little. Cool score!!
Kit Karson Posted August 1, 2022 Author Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, mustang1989 said: I've seen those kits a time or two and have always wanted to do something like that but improve on the diorama a little. Cool score!! WOW! Things have changed here, Joe! The kit arrived today! Box is a little wrinkled... But, the box is not what this is about... Body Molded in: WHITE YES!! Short back story, @Rocking Rodney Ratmentioned he had a Coupe molded in white... but, the inner fenders are cut out for the updated IFS: btw the IFS is also under the Convertible, too! The orange inner fenders came from the original '37 Sedan: and, the inner fenders do not have the cut outs: Sure enough, opened the box of the white sedan and find these: Who knew that the '37 Sedan had the IFS? So, I've put the unopened parts back in the box, put the lid back on it & set it on the shelf. When I checked in to update the progress, finding your response set things in motion! Hope to hear from you, soon!! -KK 1
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 Well, that's no good. I guess orange louvered panels it is, once it gets painted, who'll know??? RRR
Kit Karson Posted August 2, 2022 Author Posted August 2, 2022 18 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Well, that's no good. I guess orange louvered panels it is, once it gets painted, who'll know??? RRR You & me!!!
mrm Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Kit Karson said: You & me!!! And now everyone with internet service. LOL But who cares really? It's a great project with some really cool innovative ideas and I am sure that the finished model will be killer, no matter what color plastic some of the parts were molded in.
Kit Karson Posted August 3, 2022 Author Posted August 3, 2022 If all goes well the TNR will be #1 on my to do list, but for now it's resting... that's a good thing! -KK
Kit Karson Posted August 13, 2022 Author Posted August 13, 2022 @Dennis Lacy& @Rocking Rodney Rat& I once discussed different sources for the outer belly pan sides a long time ago. Matching contours and finding enough material to splice together came in a number of forms. RRR suggested flat stock & a bunch of sanding. ADL got interested in what was being pulled out of several boxes! Running board aprons from the model a's seemed to be pretty klose. Each one from AMT, Monogram & Revell all had just simple contour differences. Getting just the right wrap-over & surface to cover the distance was one major issue. The other was the right contour or wrap-over, the bend! Having used the Orange Crate belly pan for the inner belly pan... I went ahead and used the left over parts form the second donor deuce... Thinking of the conversations with ADL & RRR brought me back to the area needing to be finished under the TNR... Yup! those are the front fenders leftover from the @tim boydTribute Build. The missing rear fenders are on the trailer being towed behind the '29 I started & @Speedprois finishing! There's just enough material to fill in the areas on either side over the axles and up to the inverted louvers. -KK
Kit Karson Posted August 16, 2022 Author Posted August 16, 2022 Careful planning and deep thought, help one formulate and visualize where the finished part originates from, almost levitation of a sort... -KK 1
Kit Karson Posted August 17, 2022 Author Posted August 17, 2022 Secured the inverted louvers to both sides of the tail belly pan... After trimming a couple of drops of CA & once set... the filler pieces will be whittled down... btw see you next month! -KK 1
misterNNL Posted August 17, 2022 Posted August 17, 2022 Very clever piece work with clever planning and execution.
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 17, 2022 Posted August 17, 2022 What a great build. A tutorial in model building and project engineering. It's like being able to peek over your shoulder and watch the build come together.
Kit Karson Posted September 2, 2022 Author Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) Always fun to step away from a project and feel the excitement and anticipation of getting back to it! Thanks for stopping by and peaking in on the TNR while away! And leaving a word is always appreciated!! Well, here's where the roadster was last touched: Plan is to use the '29 Aprons as the filler pieces needed to complete the tail belly pan... Magnet located rear tunnel, louvered panels and heat diffuser... Film at 11... -KK Edited September 2, 2022 by Kit Karson delete a picture 1
Bullybeef Posted September 2, 2022 Posted September 2, 2022 @Kit Karson man that is really starting to take shape!
Kit Karson Posted September 3, 2022 Author Posted September 3, 2022 Soo close... Imagine what it'll look like turned over... Up on the imaginary lift! -KK 1
Kit Karson Posted September 3, 2022 Author Posted September 3, 2022 A little more smoothing and on to the other side! -KK 1
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