frozono Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi everyone.......... I decided to build a rat rod........ I start with some body work....... I found some imperfections on the body....... I decided to do some body modifications...... cutting modifications...... Then a little more modification........ I will try to build a rusty rat rod........... I will post more pics......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looking forward to following along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi everyone.......... I decided to ad some detail to the model........ I noticed that the kit don't have a gas tank...... I think this is a new environmental car for the 20's..... run with air........ so I made a gas tank........ I use a brass sheet, some solder and a lot of patience....... just a pic of the gas tank...... I will post more pics........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice, I have a lot of brass lying around, and did not think to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice start. Did you wrap the brass around an exacto handle? also the gas tank is the top part of the cowl in a 29 revell just doesn't complete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice start. Did you wrap the brass around an exacto handle? also the gas tank is the top part of the cowl in a 29 revell just doesn't complete it. I used a tool that is use to make wire springs. Take some time. ..... but when you finish and see the results...... it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Strong start Luis, keep up the awesome work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgunner68 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Looks like an interesting project! Are the dice in there for inspiration, or were they just handy? Look forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Correct, gas tank in cowl. Maybe a quick game af Yahtzee was ongoing in the pics. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 This is the idea that i have........ I like to build a low budget rat rod...... especially rust rat rod........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 cool pics ,you have a good start ,and a great kit ,heres one i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 cool pics ,you have a good start ,and a great kit ,heres one i did nice one....... looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Cool start luis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 nice build , gass tank looks superb !! leave that brass and maybe give it a wash for depth ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 nice build , gass tank looks superb !! leave that brass and maybe give it a wash for depth ??? thanks......... where I can found the wash for the brass.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi every one....... I thit a few things with the model..... I decided to use some wood on the model........ I start building a pickup bed...... This is the almost finish floor...... I will post more pics............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm glad to see you using real wood. I've done it a few times and it definitely gives it a great authentic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Nice work Luis, that bed and tank really look great. Adds a lot of realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi everyone..... I worked today with the bead for the pickup........ I am 75% done...... I need to work with the door..... and weathering the bead....... It will be a low budget home made rat rod...... I finished the walls and the rest of the frame...... i add some plastic on the edges of the wood to simulate steel........... the same one that is use to protect the edges of the wood inside the bead........ My next step is to weather it and stain the wood to looks old...... build a better stand for the gas tank and work with the rust paint job........It took me some time to build it..... this is my first time that i build something like this...... when I finish this one I will build another with more details........... but at this time I need to finis this one first............. I will post more pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'm glad to see you using real wood. I've done it a few times and it definitely gives it a great authentic look. Nice work Luis, that bed and tank really look great. Adds a lot of realism. Thanks........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very nice touch Luis on the wood bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very nice touch Luis on the wood bed. Thanks........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I just finish the bead.......... The only thing left is to choose the color for the wood........ this is the dooar for the bead....... I will post more pics......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I just find the color and finished the bed........... I used Testors Createx enamel stain...... natural color..... this is the final product...... I painted the plastic that simulate steel in black primer and simulated they ware paint by hand...... so you can see the person painted some areas of the wood with the primer........... Now start working with the suspension....... I will tried to lower it just a little........... I will post more pics........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi......... this is just an idea........ I need to lower the suspension a bit....... and i'm thinking to change the exhaust......... I will post more pics........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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