Spex84 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 This one has a few little issues to be taken care of (radiator cap, black paint on ends of rear axles where they're exposed, mis-alignment of driver's side interior panel(doh!), but it's pretty much done. The build began in September 2011, and it's progressed in fits and starts since then. Thanks to Acecargarageguy for transmission advice (way back when), and Eric Macleod for trading me a box of old Monogram and MPC tires. They worked out very nicely. A few notes on the build and parts: -Monogram '30 coupe, chopped, wheel wells/bead detail added, Revell '32 5w louvered trunk modified to fit, cowl light and gas filler holes filled. Beltline trim added in half-round styrene and strip plastic. Windows made from overhead projector sheets. -Revell '32 5w interior, brush painted in thin layers of acrylic reds to mimic oxblood leather. Piston shifter and '40 Ford dashboard from same kit. AMT '40 Ford steering wheel. -Floor modified to match width of 1/24 Monogram body. Scratchbuilt trunk floor and interior. -Styrene trunk lid detail and hinges. Gas tank from Lindberg roadster pickup, parts box cap. -Modified Revell '32 frame. Front crossmember moved forward to lengthen wheelbase, Revell '37 Ford PU X-member, Monogram '30 rear crossmember, custom transmission crossmember. Original molded-in floor removed from frame. Friction shocks added from Revell '29 Pickup. -Firewall footwells flattened for engine clearance, scratchbuilt fuel blocks (styrene, hypodermic needle pieces) -Modified Revell '37 Ford axle (dropped, ends filled, posed steering). Scratchbuilt drag link. Pitman arm from Revell '29 Tudor. Metal mono-spring on '29 spring hangars, scratchbuilt radius rods with early style rod-ends. Revell '50 F1 pickup steering box. -AMT phantom Vickie headlight lenses and bezels on modified AMT '40 Ford "Rides" headlight buckets. Headlight stands are cut-down AMT Double-T parts. Taillights are Revell '37 ford with aluminum tube bezels and lenses made by melting red styrene into the bezels with liquid glue. Taillights have 5-min Epoxy on top to give them a domed shape. -Monogram '32 ford roadster '40 Ford-style brake backing plates, plumbed with partial brake lines. -AMT '53 Ford PU Desoto Firedome hemi engine. AMT '57 corvette T-10 transmission with custom JB weld adapter (ha!). Stock exhaust manifolds adapted to side exhaust dumps made from sprue to imitate exhaust pipes made from cut-down '30s Ford torque tubes. Scratchbuilt "U-fab" style intake. Carbs from '53 PU dechromed, split (they're molded in pairs). Parts Box resin intake scoops modified and re-cast, painted with Alclad. Fuel lines are clear stretchy beading wire coated with a red sharpie. Carb linkage made from thin wire crimped on the ends. Scratchbuilt stock-style valley cover and alternator bracket. Scratchbuilt thermostat housing/water hoses between intake and radiator. -aluminum driveshaft with slip joint. Rearend is a quickchange (double dragster?) combined with axle housings from Tweedy pie (I think). -Front tires are Revell '37 Ford PU. Wheels are Revell '32 5w kit's 40-Ford style pieces with AMT '40 Ford "Deluxe" cap on one side only. -Rear tires are MPC '31 Chrysler with modified Monogram '41 Lincoln wheels ('40 ford center lug detail spliced into the Lincoln wheels) -Door handles from Revell '30 Ford touring. License plate from '30 Revell Ford Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Very very nice. Just like good whiskey , worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I really like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 oha...that looks great! i like the black rims more than the copper - match better to the black front. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Straight to the point, awesome. Care to explain on the paint? I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Simply amazing, the most realistic hot rod model I've ever seen. The lead photos look to be straight from the pages of the Rodder's Journal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Simply amazing, the most realistic hot rod model I've ever seen. The lead photos look to be straight from the pages of the Rodder's Journal!X2. Thanks for sharing, it was worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wonderful! It sure has the "look"!! Righteous ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 A real beauty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 That's one great looking Model A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Thanks folks! I enjoyed every step of building this thing, even when it got tedious. It's my dream car...one of 'em anyway. Ben--the paint is Mr Hobby "Mr Metal Color" stainless steel metalizer (from Japan), dry-brushed over grey Plasticote primer. This created a mottled finish, which I then buffed with a cloth. Then some Mr Hobby Aluminum was rubbed onto the high spots using a cloth with just a skiff of paint on it, and a little copper Rub-n-Buff near the bottoms of the doors to create the impression of light oxidization. The Rub-n-buff has wax in it (I think?) so I'd advise against trying to paint or apply decals over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Everything about this model is jaw-dropping; especially the faux baremetal finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yes, THAT'S a hot-rod. Right stance, right parts, right proportions, right attitude. Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) X2. Thanks for sharing, it was worth the wait.X3 Wonderful to see this come off your bench. Throughout its gestation it never, even for a moment, failed to entice, educate and delight, and the final product delivers in spades! Bravo!...and I like both sets of wheels... Edited November 14, 2015 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny99 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The bare metal look is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wow. Your bare-metal finish looks miles better than what I did on my RPU. I'm going to have to get some of that Mr Metal stuff and give it another try. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Wow, really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Much appreciated everyone.Rob--I feel like I got lucky with the Mr Hobby paint. It's definitely worth tracking some down and giving it a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Wow. Absolutely top-notch work. Doesn't get much better than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Nicely done Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hey glad I could help! This came out beautifully. We'll done. And thanks for the recognition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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