Intmd8r Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Started with a modified '31 Model A chassis from the Revell Rat Rod Sedan kit, the body is a tweaked (not twerk!) Jimmy Flintstone body. The flat head engine is a true kit bash in every sense - resin Ardun heads, parts in blower and some PE parts sprinkled in for good measure. The stance is higher than what I planned, but I'm pleased with it over all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Turned out really neat! the scallops were definitely the way to go. I like the subtle weathering, open roof wood framing and the wrenches for door handles. It's funny, the blown Ardun-headed flathead is a total juxtaposition to the rest of the car. That's a $25k engine in a $10k car! Probably way outside of a rat rodders budget! Aren't models awesome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Glad you decided on the scallops. To me they look much better on this car than the flames would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 love em rough around the edges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Love it! Turned out amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) the blown Ardun-headed flathead is a total juxtaposition to the rest of the car. That's a $25k engine in a $10k car! Probably way outside of a rat rodders budget! Aren't models awesome? She's not built for comfort! Just wanted something a little more uncommon than a typical Ford flat head or SBC power. Besides, Rat Rods don't need to make sense. You summed up perfectly my thoughts on the hobby Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. Edited June 10, 2016 by Intmd8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm looking for uncommon engine ideas for a 34 Ford. Any thoughts? maybe I'll start this in a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I like it! Enough interesting features that it won't get lost in the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm looking for uncommon engine ideas for a 34 Ford. Any thoughts? maybe I'll start this in a new thread.That's a tough one to answer-totally a builders preference. You can flip through some old Hot Rod articles for ideas.A straight 6 or diesel off the top of my head would be different. I used an Offy from a Kurtis Midget in my T roadster. Don' want to give away all my ideas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Diesels are trendy now with the rat rod dudes. I think I have a nailhead from an AMT kit somewhere. I learn alot about 1:1 engines when building them in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Since I've seen quite a number of "rat rods" out at Famoso at March Meets and the Hot Rod Reunion I've noticed a trend towards dirty, but running, stock engines. Filthy Old Skool V-8's and other strange things. SBC covered in Flame Cut 1/4 sheet steel doodads, and Cotton Picker spikes. 289 Ford w/ old 1950 Oil Bath Air Cleaner, just because it looks funky. That kind of thing.I'd suggest either the Pacer or Gremlin Stock engines, suitably dirty, since those kits are on the shelf now. The 430 c.u. MEL Lincoln V-8 from the recent Round2 Model T kit, only seems to get used in that kit. I think it might look good in your '34. The Buick Nailhead in the Revell Tony Nancy combo kit would look great too, as it is better looking IHMO, that the Buick in the various AMT '40 Fords. Or to keep it all in the family, a Revell Parts Pack Ford 427 Big Block. That kit is still fairly easy to find and is all chrome.Just some of my ideas. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm thinking about the injected Hemi from the AMT 53 ford pick up with zoomie drag style headers and tall stacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Since that Hemi is a Desoto Hemi, that would be quite unusual. Go For It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I like this one a lot. It's not over the top, which is great to see because the rat rod trend has been a bit ridiculous for quite some time now. I mean lamp shades for air cleaner covers? Come on now, lol. The wood slats, door handles, club plate, bomber seats, and paint work great together.One question, though. I'm really digging the header wrap. Care to share your technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks a lot for the compliments.The header wrap isn't really a secret since I got the tip from this site anyways. It's just a piece of masking tape cut into strips. The only trick is to use a dab of super glue at the ends, otherwise it will unwrap on you over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Very cool Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Real nice model Steve.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Really well done, very convincing model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That is super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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