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Woodn't - NNL Here I Come!


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While searching out a few items for a board member I came across enough "good stuff" to get some torque going to the gears: I found my second build! Something in a semi-slammer league, but not too involved to become intimidating. All image....

What I found was an MPC '29 Woody that I had rearranged a few body panels on. It still needs some finishing on the joints and the hood/rad. shell, but it's all fairly simple.

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The body is set on some stainless shim stock a friend had given me years ago. It cuts with scissors and leaves an edge as you see. This will be used, along with a very unique vintage engine, coming through the hood.

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*Wheels and tires may change on a whim at any moment, most likely MANY times....

You'll all have to wait to see what I'm thinking....

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Looks like an awesome build. Can't wait to see it all done. Not having built a woody myself, what does the kit provide for the wood, and are you going to use it or scratchbuild something?

Well, the hint is the car is called Woodn't..... So I wouldn't be using the kit parts, which is plastic, replicating wood.

Yes, this could get Interesting. Think Ed Roth meets Jimmy Shine. Stay tuned, this is outside my usual comfort zone ;)

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Day got a little backed up and I never made it to the LHS. Did decide on wheels and engine. Going with the Pegasus big & little Halibrand style wheels. WoodyEngine_mock_up002-vi.jpg I'm going with an Ardun w/strombergs coming through the hood... WoodyEngine_mock_up007-vi.jpg And like I said, it's called Woodn't for a reason WoodyEngine_mock_up003-vi.jpg This is going to be fun! WoodyEngine_mock_up004-vi.jpg *This is sitting waaaay too high

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OK, this is getting somewhere. Here you can see the thin shim-stock I'm using for the inserts where the wood used to be. WoodyChassis_Body_mock_up001-vi.jpg Oh yeah, it's going to be a sedan delivery too. This shot shows how thin this stuff is. And it cuts with manicure scissors! WoodyChassis_Body_mock_up003-vi.jpg I also C'ed the frame and dropped in a floor. I clipped the frame horns on the deuce rails and have started to rough-in the opening for the engine to stick through. I can't find the arbor for my dremel's saw, so I'm stuck until tomorrow when now I must go to my LHS. Here's my last update for tonight. WoodyChassis_Body_mock_up004-vi.jpg

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Just a quick post to show there is progress. I attached the stainless inserts to .010 sheet plastic. Now I can clean it up and trim it when I need it. This stuff looks soooo nice. Woody_Stuff_1001-vi.jpg Watching a re-broadcast of the Mets getting reamed earlier today. Time to hit the hobby room.....*

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