tim boyd Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Finally finished the preview build of the Revell-Monogram '32 Ford Five Window Coupe kit. During the final ssembly added a few personal touches.... * Taller rear tires from the Revell-Monogram '32 Ford Goodguys Highboy Roadster * Engine spark plug wiring added * Moon tank gas cap added (radiator cap from extra Revell-Monogram '32 Ford kit) This kit was a blast to put together. Larry Greenberg uses the phrase "highly recommended" on his top kit reviews; I think that is a pretty good descriptor for my reaction to this kit. Here's a picture of the completed car next to my preview build of the original kit in this series, the '32 Ford Three Window, from August of 1996.... Let me know if you have any questions.... Oh yeah, 27 more pictures of the completed mild kitbash at the link.... Revell '32 Ford Five Window Coupe kit - first kitbash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Great lookin build Tim. Ya know, I've got at least 3 of EACH of this kits incarnations, an it looks like I'll be gettin 3 more! I gotta admit, I'll HAFTA chop this rascal, but thats no problem, looks like it'll be as much fun to build as it's brothers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Tim, this may be a stupid question, but does this version include fenders? Dave Dave...no stupid questions here. Yes the kit includes all the full fendered parts found in every one of the other versions in this kit series, with the exception of the Highboy Roadster kit. Here's a photo of the box art that shows both versions....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 That turned out really sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Boy, when you put the 3-window and 5-window side by side like that you can really tell what many have suspected - the 3-window is chopped... At least I've always thought so. Nice build and I agree that the larger rear tires improve the stance. But, as you've pointed out in various articles, the whole series can be improved even more by lowering the front and rear suspension. This has become standard operating procedure for me whenever I use the Revell '32 chassis. And I always use the Tim Boyd method! I'm really looking forward to seeing all the permutations that emerge from what will doubtless be an enormously popular kit. I know one thing, those pretty hairpins will never be hidden under a set of fenders, at least on my workbench. If I build one of these full fendered I'll use the parallel rods and save the hairpins for something where they'll be in plain sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Stupid Question #2: Do we get the review/build in MCM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Stupid question #3: The louvers on the trunk; Are they separate small pieces, or, does the trunk lid come separate from the body? Love your work! I have 50 magazines in my stash, and my favorite articles are your builds. I love the kitbash ideas you show. Keep up the great work! P.S. Please say yes to question #2! Edited July 2, 2009 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Tim , I know this might be totally out of charicter, but is there a chance in near oblivion that I might be able to combine enough partsfrom a A M T 32 Ford to get a near stock or for that matter stock car ? Look I enjoy looking at Street Rods but I really enjoy building Replica Stock vehicles from the Early Ford era especially since I'm a Early Ford Club Member . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Banes Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Very nice! Mine gets on the bench right after I wrap up a '32 Victoria (AMT body to Revell '32 series fenders, frame, etc.). model-car-progress-/32victoriarearjpg.html]Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Well done Tim, I always enjoy your build ups. Thanks for posting this one. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Tim , I know this might be totally out of charicter, but is there a chance in near oblivion that I might be able to combine enough partsfrom a A M T 32 Ford to get a near stock or for that matter stock car ? Look I enjoy looking at Street Rods but I really enjoy building Replica Stock vehicles from the Early Ford era especially since I'm a Early Ford Club Member . Ed Shaver Ed....I don't build stock pre-war Fords but from what I know, I would imagine that between this Revell kit, the Tudor Revell kit, the original AMT 1932 Fords, and (according to one of the other posters on this board whose judgment I respect) the AMT-Ertl 1934 Ford Coupe (stock) from the mid 1990's, you could put together an original 1932 Ford that would make Olaf Wahl (sp?), the late Bill Harrison, and others of their stature very envious, or at the least, very interested. This is a project begging someone to do it....maybe you? Best regards...TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygre Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Tim, this puppy may go past "highly recommended" to "buy a bunch of 'em." I'm quite impatient for mine already. You think we might see a Vicky from them too perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Tim, this puppy may go past "highly recommended" to "buy a bunch of 'em." I'm quite impatient for mine already. You think we might see a Vicky from them too perhaps? Larry I don't have any specific insider info here, but I think I can safely speculate that if these '32 derivatives continue to sell well it is a natural assumption that other bodystyles might eventually appear. So we kinda have our own destiny in our hands here. If you want more bodystyles, buy this one when it hits the shelves. Of course, given how nice this kit is, I kinda think we'll all be buying it on its own merits vs. buying to make sure other derivatives come in the future. The Revell team put alot of thought into this kit and it shows in the final result IMHO. This is the most fun I've had with a box stock build in many a year. All the best Larry....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Tim, i always thought that your review '32 3-window was yellow looking back it's the pics in the magazine that make it go from yellow at the beginning to orange Dave Dave,,,,the color it shows up above is just about 100% accurate (at least as it appears on my monitor). Today we have superb digital cameras with instant feedback on your shots....when I photographed the original 13 years ago it was on 35mm film and a good guess as to exposure....wow how times change. TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticWagens Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 The 3 window with louvered decklid will be in my future for sure. Thanks for the preview Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdansie Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi Tim The photo link doesn't seem to be working. It is asking for a password Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Ed....I don't build stock pre-war Fords but from what I know, I would imagine that between this Revell kit, the Tudor Revell kit, the original AMT 1932 Fords, and (according to one of the other posters on this board whose judgment I respect) the AMT-Ertl 1934 Ford Coupe (stock) from the mid 1990's, you could put together an original 1932 Ford that would make Olaf Wahl (sp?), the late Bill Harrison, and others of their stature very envious, or at the least, very interested. This is a project begging someone to do it....maybe you? Best regards...TIM If I'm not mistaken- Replicas and Miniatures Co. Of Maryland makes a chassis for the Revell '32 kits that accepts the transverse spring front and rear suspensions from the '29 Model A pickup. I haven't seen one myself, but if past experience with Mr. Veber's product tells me anything, it should be a very nice piece indeed! Sure, you'll be down quite a bit of Model A pickup... what a great excuse to use the Revell '32 hot rod chassis under the leftover '29 Pickup parts and have yourself an up-to-date A-V8 pickup rod! I've often wondered why Revell did not include a stock-style 'buggy spring' setup with the new Tudor kit- it would have gone great with the flathead and wire wheels! And, man, a replica stocker version of any one of the Revell '32s (okay... Speedwagon exluded!) would be a real honey!! It also confounds me why they went with an automatic for the flattie- that was kind of a bummer for me, although I think this would only be the second auto lashed to a flathead that I can think of- the first being the Lindberg '53 Ford Hardtop/Droptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 If I'm not mistaken- Replicas and Miniatures Co. Of Maryland makes a chassis for the Revell '32 kits that accepts the transverse spring front and rear suspensions from the '29 Model A pickup. I haven't seen one myself, but if past experience with Mr. Veber's product tells me anything, it should be a very nice piece indeed! Sure, you'll be down quite a bit of Model A pickup... what a great excuse to use the Revell '32 hot rod chassis under the leftover '29 Pickup parts and have yourself an up-to-date A-V8 pickup rod! I've often wondered why Revell did not include a stock-style 'buggy spring' setup with the new Tudor kit- it would have gone great with the flathead and wire wheels! And, man, a replica stocker version of any one of the Revell '32s (okay... Speedwagon exluded!) would be a real honey!! It also confounds me why they went with an automatic for the flattie- that was kind of a bummer for me, although I think this would only be the second auto lashed to a flathead that I can think of- the first being the Lindberg '53 Ford Hardtop/Droptop. Chuck....I have purchased the Replias and Miniatures chassis you describe above and it is every bit as nice as you say. Plus it features a cleanup of the frame "sweep" that requires filing & sanding on the strock Revell kit part if you want an accurate appearance. I'd love to see someone build that '29 Pickup on '32 Rails you describe. Revell didn't include the buggy spring setup in their '32 kits because they have decided (and personally I agree with them 100%) that they want to keep the "modern/contemporary" 5.0L engine and chassis setup as part of the basic kits. And that's also part of the reason you'll never see a replica stock version of any of these kits. They were designed from the ground up to be the first truly accurate street rod type '32 kits, and there would be way too many new parts required for a stock version to be affordable. Plus, in the big picture, Revell tells me very few people are asking for one. In thier view, if there was a demand for this type of conversion, our prolific model car aftermarket would have probably already addressed it. As for the automatic behind the flathead, it's a C4 and that is a fairly common conversion/pairing in the 1/1 scale street rod world these days, and that's why the Revell team designed it that way. You are probably aware of this, but for others reading this post, Norm Veber offers a number of more period-authentic transmission choices that are inexpensive, cast as one piece (no fixing those pesky seams), and IIRC they are really inexpensive. Chuck you covered alot of ground in your post, hope this answers at least some of your questions. Best regards...TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdansie Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Chuck....I have purchased the Replicas and Miniatures chassis you describe above and it is every bit as nice as you say. Plus it features a cleanup of the frame "sweep" that requires filing & sanding on the strock Revell kit part if you want an accurate appearance. I'd love to see someone build that '29 Pickup on '32 Rails you describe. Chuck Here's a couple of versions And the Revell closed cab pickup Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 As for the automatic behind the flathead, it's a C4 and that is a fairly common conversion/pairing in the 1/1 scale street rod world these days, and that's why the Revell team designed it that way. You are probably aware of this, but for others reading this post, Norm Veber offers a number of more period-authentic transmission choices that are inexpensive, cast as one piece (no fixing those pesky seams), and IIRC they are really inexpensive. Oh, yes... like the LaSalle unit, and the Ford pickup unit! Now THERE'S a pair of trannys that belong behind a Flatmotor! I have nothing against modern rods, or automatic trannys. I'd have just prefered a three-pedal Flattie for the '32! Maybe it's 'Left Foot Envy'... the last two vehicles I've owned have both been automatics, and I hate it! Tim- thanks for the info, and for proving, once again, indisputably, that you are the Gray Baskerville of the model car magazine world! (Now we just need to find the John Phillips, Jeff Koch, and Tom McCahill of the model mag world and all will be perfect.) And to Cdansie- awesome builds. My R.M.co.M. chassis (not if but when I finally buy one) may well end up under an AMT '29 A Roadster body... or possibly a Revell '29 Pickup. Or, wait, maybe a Lindberg '34 Ford pickup, done up as a '50's trad rod... oh, sheesh. Looks like I'll have to buy a pallet load of 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Oh, yes... like the LaSalle unit, and the Ford pickup unit! Now THERE'S a pair of trannys that belong behind a Flatmotor! I have nothing against modern rods, or automatic trannys. I'd have just prefered a three-pedal Flattie for the '32! Maybe it's 'Left Foot Envy'... the last two vehicles I've owned have both been automatics, and I hate it! Tim- thanks for the info, and for proving, once again, indisputably, that you are the Gray Baskerville of the model car magazine world! (Now we just need to find the John Phillips, Jeff Koch, and Tom McCahill of the model mag world and all will be perfect.) And to Cdansie- awesome builds. My R.M.co.M. chassis (not if but when I finally buy one) may well end up under an AMT '29 A Roadster body... or possibly a Revell '29 Pickup. Or, wait, maybe a Lindberg '34 Ford pickup, done up as a '50's trad rod... oh, sheesh. Looks like I'll have to buy a pallet load of 'em! Chuck...I've been called many things in the past but never the Gray Baskerville of car modeling...(grin), seriously, that is a very fine compliment. Thank you,. Chris...love your rods, especially that '29 RPU with the track roadster nose....I built a similar rod about ten years ago and it is still one of my favorites... Best regards.....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnaind Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Great job, Tim. When you see one built without a chop & channel they really look tall!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Great buildup, Tim. Any word on the street date for this kit? Still due this month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Great buildup, Tim. Any word on the street date for this kit? Still due this month? Rob, as I recall I received the kit in middle to late May, and it was obviously an off-the-production-line piece as opposed to some advance kits that I have received in the past from R-M that were clearly final or nearly final test shots. That means the kit was already in full scale production at the time I received it, the difference being that it was airshipped over right off the line rather than ground and sea shipped as the rest of the production run. At the time my very excited (wouldn't you be if you were him?) Revell contact told me the kit was about two months away from distribution to the hobby stores. All this says to me that the kits are probably nearing the distribution channel and should be in the stores in a few weeks. Hope you guys like it as much as I did when you get yours......TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Great buildup, Tim. Any word on the street date for this kit? Still due this month? Got an email from Jack at Model roundup today, he says they are expected in early August. $18.90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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