53gmc Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 Finally wrapped this one up. Started with the amt '29 ford kit, i built it to t.r.o.g specs. Using the kits 4 cylinder, i made my own header and intake, used the head and carb from a different kit, and added wiring/ fuel line/ throttle cable. In the interior, i made door panels, wood framing, and seats from a 32 ford phaeton. The roll bar is one i shortened and narrowed, the padding is made from electric shrink wrap. The exterior i cut the fenders, hood sides, and bed floor out. Added real wood to the bed. The paint i started with brown, then dark metallic, red primer, and finally navy blue. I wet sanded through the layers to get the patina look. T.r.o.g rules state no wood spokes or stock model "A" wire wheels, so i used artillery wheels from a '37 ford pickup. Finally the rules state no headlights while racing, so i made them and the top removable. 5
Pierre Rivard Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 Amazing build Seth. It looks so realistic with your weathering techniques. Thanks for sharing your methods, a great learning here. 1
53gmc Posted January 26, 2023 Author Posted January 26, 2023 49 minutes ago, Pierre Rivard said: Amazing build Seth. It looks so realistic with your weathering techniques. Thanks for sharing your methods, a great learning here. Thank you! I try to pass on what i know to hopefully help others
53gmc Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: This is cool! Well done! ? Joe Thank you!
larman Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Nice job! You really captured the look of a TROG racer! The weathering is just right! 1
53gmc Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, slusher said: Looks great Seth, well done! Thank you! It was a fun build
53gmc Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, larman said: Nice job! You really captured the look of a TROG racer! The weathering is just right! Thanks! I looked up as many pictures for inspiration on this project
ModWrench Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Like this one, especially the artillery wheels and the door cards! 1
stavanzer Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Awesome Build! You really nailed the look. Did you hand paint the Door Numbers? They look real. 1
53gmc Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 12:24 PM, 1930fordpickup said: Looks great. Thanks!
53gmc Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 8:26 AM, presnell said: I really like this Super NEAT! Thank you! Its one of my favorites
53gmc Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 9:50 AM, ModWrench said: Like this one, especially the artillery wheels and the door cards! Thank you!
53gmc Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 9:44 AM, stavanzer said: Awesome Build! You really nailed the look. Did you hand paint the Door Numbers? They look real. Thanks i did a ton of research on this one! I did, luckily it was water based since it took me a few tries lol
alan barton Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 I've developed quite a soft spot for this type of racer. The effect you achieved on your woodwork is amazing! Cheers Alan 1
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