kerc Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hey guys! Recently completed this model to compete in a local contest tomorrow! It's the '28 rat rod kit. I decided to build it as a "daily driver" rat, meaning that it had to be driveable and not slammed to the ground. The kit is basically stock except for the engine and driveline; they come from the AMT International Scout II kit. That's one huge 345 V8! Of course, it's not built as 4WD. Due to the engine size, I had to move back the cab and bed. Rear wheels come from the Scout, while the front wheels and tires come from the 1988 Revell VW Golf kit (?!). It has been properly weathered and dirties but not to the extreme. Only thing missing completion is the custom Texas license plate that I printed today. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesG Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Nice work, good luck at the contest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Good luck tomorrow. Maybe take a minute and fix the front tire(s) ... looks like it/they are comin' off the rim(s). Cool concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Tires the ONLY thing that I see that MIGHT make a difference. Take the time ta fix it and it'll win SOMETHING! you did a REAL good job on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistonDog Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 love it. let us know how it went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerc Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Good tip about the wheels. Luckily I hadn't glued them to the backing, so I pulled the outer rims out, sanded them flat, and now they fit flush. Also put in the Texas plates. Now I'm done! Pics tomorrow from the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerc Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Ah, here's a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Cool rod! The exhaust stains on the body are a nice touch. Good work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 kool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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