The OTHER Model A coupe-old school Monogram custom

[pack rat]

I had this SSP Monogram '30 Model A sitting on the shelf and thought it would be fun to do a custom/rod version similar to the Blue Beetle, '30 Woody etc as Monogram might have done so back in the '60's.

With very little modification the SBC from the '55 Chev/Badman fits like a glove, topped off with Little T chrome bits.  Rear mags (I think) are from a Boothill Express and the rest is original Blue Beetle parts, with one or two vintage AMT pieces thrown in.  Paint is Tamiya TS-10 French Blue; something Monogram might have chosen if it had issued a molded-in-color version of this kit back then.

A simple, but fun build.  Now the wheels are turning as I look at my old '30 Phaetons. 

[70 Sting]

Very nice job on this.?

[bisc63]

Very sharp build, and yep, it captures precisely the type of thing Monogram might have offered. Well done.

[Zippi]

I just love that French Blue and white combo.  Very clean looking.  I just love this build.  Excellent job.

[Dave Van]

VERY WELL DONE!!!! 

I like these 1/24 scale kits from the old Monogram.  I have built a bunch of them, many in a '50's high school cars' series. 

Hope you don't mind but here is the same kit done as a TV car. thanks!

 

[oldscool]

Very pretty hot rod.

[Phildaupho]

Great looking Model A. Very attractive couple with your Deuce Roadster.

[Kah puts]

Definitely one of the best Model A's I've seen, BRAVO. 

[larman]

That's great! Super job of adding the right parts to make it look like the others in that series.

[alan barton]

Great minds think alike!  I created a red version using exactly the same theme earlier this year.  The main yet insignificant difference being that I used the '30 Woody as the donor car.  I do love the blue and will have to consider this for a future model. You have really captured the Monogram spirit in your creation.

Cheers

Alan

[Can-Con]

Looks "period perfect". I'm sure Monogram would have done it exactly like that.

[oldnslow]

Yep , love this kit , yours is beautiful .

Great minds come together , ? ,

[ChrisR]

VERY NICE!!

[espo]

Great looking paint finish. The white accents and the wide whites look era correct. 

[TooOld]

What a great idea and very very well done , it definitely captures the spirit of those early Monogram kits we all love ! 

[PappyD340]

Sweet!

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Yep! Hits all the right spots. Old school all the way!  One of my favorite old kits. A kit that definitely lends itself to rodding: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/30-model-a-coupe-87b/90kujy.html

-RRR

[slusher]

absolutely stunning!

[carrucha]

Neat hotrod.  Good job combining the parts from all those kits.

[mrm]

Great model. The color  choice suits it well too. I have one of those kits still sealed in its box. I think I bought it online to use the fenders under the Revell new ‘30 body, but never attempted it. 

[Mr. Metallic]

It's great when the early Monogram hot rod kits get some love, and you did a great job adding just the right parts. Well done.