John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Hello........my good buddy Paul Cadwell AKA "2whl" here on the forum......turned me on to this mag. .......and thought that the 31 Nash way beyond "Rat Fink" Coupe would catch my eye........well, he was right.......I loved it......I could not find a plastic or resin kit for a 31 Nash........so I will have to modify something........my mind is ticking ........this build may take a while longer to build........as I am building a 1/24 F/C chassis with all the bells and whistles for my friend at the same time.........thanks for looking. Edited May 12, 2013 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Lots of juicy details for you to work with! You say Rat Roadster but the pic is of a coupe. Are you planning an open car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 It doesn't look that different from a model a. Find some stock pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Lots of juicy details for you to work with! You say Rat Roadster but the pic is of a coupe. Are you planning an open car? Sorry......Rat Coupe.........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 John, I think you could source some older MPC rods for the diamond pleat interior patterns. I know you'll do your usual killer work on this baby ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 John, I think you could source some older MPC rods for the diamond pleat interior patterns. I know you'll do your usual killer work on this baby ! Wayne.......thank you for you suggestion........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 John, I can't wait to see the start of this one. I know it will be spectacular. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 John how did you do at the GSL ? Saw some pictures of some of your builds that where there. The Rat Rod your going to build will be quit a car I'm sure when you get it completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 John how did you do at the GSL ? Saw some pictures of some of your builds that where there. The Rat Rod your going to build will be quit a car I'm sure when you get it completed. Seth......I did very good.......I am very happy of what I accomplished ........thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 John, I think you could source some older MPC rods for the diamond pleat interior patterns. The Revell-ogram '40 Pick-up has diamond patterned seats and door panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 The Revell-ogram '40 Pick-up has diamond patterned seats and door panels. Rob.......cool,Buddy.......thanks for the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 John... i am excited to see this project come to life. I know you will knock it out of the park. When I first saw this magazine. I thought of you with this same car. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That is way cool ! I have no doubt you will do justice to this ride. Another great build to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Go at it John, I know it will be killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 a mod a revell nice 3 window coupe it mite work or a resin 30 or 31 ford 3 window , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 a mod a revell nice 3 window coupe it mite work or a resin 30 or 31 ford 3 window , Todd........I though about that too..........thanks for your in-put Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'd go with what Todd said- get a Monogram '30 Model A five window and convert it accordingly. I was thinking of building this too, but couldn't find too many reference pics for it until it was listed on ebay a few months back- Rest of the pics here- http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/11-reference-pictures/nashty-habit/#media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'd go with what Todd said- get a Monogram '30 Model A five window and convert it accordingly. I was thinking of building this too, but couldn't find too many reference pics for it until it was listed on ebay a few months back- Rest of the pics here- http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/11-reference-pictures/nashty-habit/#media Chuck.......thank you for posting the pictures......I had most of them .......and the magazine feature pics too.......I will try to build it as close as possible.......sure would like to see you build it as well.......I might shy away from the Nash all together and go with a Ford theme?.........I`ll just use the same look.......thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nah... I'll let you handle this one, John! You're way more qualified than me to duplicate the paint job on the 1:1. I AM planning on building something that looks similar to this though, with the AMT '33 Willys body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If anyone can do it, you're the man John!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nah... I'll let you handle this one, John! You're way more qualified than me to duplicate the paint job on the 1:1. I AM planning on building something that looks similar to this though, with the AMT '33 Willys body. Chuck........yes,that`s why I choose to try and build this car.......I wanted the challenge of the paint job........I found a 3 window Coupe in my parts boxes...... think I might go for modifying it to a Nash.........it might not be to hard?..........and I`ll ask a friend to make the decal for me.......they say great minds think alike ............thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Austin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hard to tell by the quality of your work, but are those reference pics or the finished model? lol will enjoy watching this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Love the 1:1 can't wait to see what you build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Can't wait to see this one ! I was wondering what you were going to build next That magazine is sitting on my desk, the back rims look like the ones in the Revell Thunderbolt kit . Not sure if it will help but maybe a 31 plymouth if someone makes a resin body ? Edited May 10, 2013 by Road Runner 79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Can't wait to see this one ! I was wondering what you were going to build next That magazine is sitting on my desk, the back rims look like the ones in the Revell Thunderbolt kit . Not sure if it will help but maybe a 31 plymouth if someone makes a resin body ? Pat.......thanks for your input brother......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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