carsntrucks4you Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Hi, I want to show my '30 Ford Coupe. This model is a aftermarket project only a few parts were used from sevral model kits Here are the pictures: More pictures here 1930 Ford Rat Rod Enjoy Michael Edited July 30, 2010 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 SaWeet! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Nice rat! I'm curious how you did the roof welds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 That is too cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 that just "KQQL"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 That thang looks sweet !!! I love the stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Nice rat! I'm curious how you did the roof welds? Roof welds are quite simple to make. I had used a fine saw, 0.04" plastic rod, glue, small screw driver. Make a notch with the saw were want to place the weld. The depth if the notch should 1/2 of the diameter of the rod that you are using. Then glue in the plastic rod into it. Cover it with plenty of glue, the glue would "melt" the rod. USe a small screw diver to punsh some notches itnto the rod, so that it looks like a weld line. If you want you could cover the notch after drying with bare metal foil. Paint it in the color of your choice. Then glue a piece of sandpaper on a round stick, put it into your Dremel and remove the paint. Then it looks like grind mark on a car. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Sweet !! I like that International Harvester Grill. Great method of simulating welds ! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Excellent work, I love the gritty detail work you've done. I'm curious though, why three header pipes per side rather that the typical four I've become used to seeing, is it a V-6 engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 The Ford flathead V8 used three pipes per side. The two middle cylinders shared one exhaust port. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 could you share the source for the grille? promise i won't get one (or six!) nice mill. what's the (supercharger/ blower?) under the dual carbs? love the thickson air cleaner. vintage speed equipment ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 (edited) could you share the source for the grille? promise i won't get one (or six!) nice mill. what's the (supercharger/ blower?) under the dual carbs? love the thickson air cleaner. vintage speed equipment ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!! The tractor grill from The Partsbox http://www.thepartsbox.com. The blower, seats and headlights are also from The Partsbox Edited August 2, 2010 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I keep coming back to this one. I really like that square look of the front. Wonderful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Roof welds are quite simple to make. I had used a fine saw, 0.04" plastic rod, glue, small screw driver. Make a notch with the saw were want to place the weld. The depth if the notch should 1/2 of the diameter of the rod that you are using. Then glue in the plastic rod into it. Cover it with plenty of glue, the glue would "melt" the rod. USe a small screw diver to punsh some notches itnto the rod, so that it looks like a weld line. If you want you could cover the notch after drying with bare metal foil. Paint it in the color of your choice. Then glue a piece of sandpaper on a round stick, put it into your Dremel and remove the paint. Then it looks like grind mark on a car. Michael Thanks for that. They are some of the most realistic representations I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 The weathering on this rod is awsome! The detail is equally awsome! Love the roof welds and the flathead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Dig the Farmall 300 radiator shell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Excellent build, Michael! Thanks for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That’s what it’s all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Beautiful. These pre war rat rods are just so unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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