Dennis Lacy Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 This is my first finished model since September of last year! My projects are usually pretty heavy on modifications and fab work so I decided to take a break from those and throw something together that would go pretty quick and fill another spot in my display case. I used mostly Revell '32 Ford series parts for ease of interchangeability but deviated with a little back dating by replacing the disc brakes with early Ford drum plates, skinny bias-ply front tires, rear mags & slicks from Monogram's Lil' Coffin, valve covers with Moon breathers from Revell's Mazmanian '40 Willys, a parts stash log intake and 6 carburetors from Ed Roth's Tweady Pie T. The body was channeled and got the louvered trunk lid from the Revell '32 5-Window grafted in. For interior I used the 5-Window floor, pleated bench seat and '40 dash with pleated side panels from Revell's '32 Sedan and a parts stash Bell Auto steering wheel. For paint I decided to use up a bunch of partial cans that were laying around which include some Testors 1-Coat Fiery Orange, Duplicolor Gray Sandable Primer and various shades from Tamiya. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki And a parting shot with another channeled but not chopped '32 3-Window I built about 8 years ago right when I got back into the hobby. Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 That's pretty cool! I suggest a black wash on the grille for a little more depth and detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Nice looking coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) That's pretty cool! I suggest a black wash on the grille for a little more depth and detail. Looks like it has had a "wash"..very tough to do nicely on these..grille bars are very thin and shallow. Unfortunately, photo etch grilles are the only ones that really look good. Fortunately there are beautiful ones availble. Edited June 26, 2016 by mike 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Nicely done on both cars. Superclean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Looks like it has has a "wash"..very tough to do nicely on these..grille bars are very thin and shallow. It does have a wash, although it came out a little thin and the camera flash isn't doing it any favors... I guess it'll have to be, "Good enough for the girls I go with." Hosted on Fotki Edited June 26, 2016 by Dennis Lacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Looks really cool. What color you use on the carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Looks really cool. What color you use on the carbs? Thanks! The carburetors received multiple steps. First, they were primed in Duplicolor Gray Sandable Primer, the bases painted black and the bodies painted Testors Model Master Jet Exhaust. They were then sealed in Tamiya Semi Gloss Clear. After that the scoops were painted bright silver and the throats touched in with flat black. These carburetors represent mid-late 30's Stromberg units which had black painted cast iron bases and natural colored pot metal center bodies and tops. Some carburetor restoration places coat them in a color similar to what I used on the model. It's not correct for an exact restoration (and I would never do it on a real carburetor, haha) but I like it on my models because it adds some accent and interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Stance, proportions, presence, feel...just about perfect. Very tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 A straight up hot rod with far more attention to detail and skill in execution than it's no-nonsense appeal would imply. The improvement in the stance is the result of some judicious tweaking, and the execution is meticulous throughout without ever calling attention to itself (your discussion of the carbs above is an example). IIRC, adapting the 5-window louvers to the rear of the Revell 3-window is nowhere near as straightforward as it is on the roadster or even the '29-'30 Model A decks, because of a significant difference in the width of the trunk opening. In any case the shot of the red and gray cars shows that while you've always had your own unique style you've added some depth and subtlety which is well demonstrated in this fine build.Regarding the black wash on the grill, I too have been frustrated by the lack of responsiveness of the Revell grill to simple black washes. The expense and complexity of the p/e grills has kept me coming back to fighting the good fight to get them looking right in plastic, but so far it has eluded me. Others have succeeded so I know it can be done. My frustration is compounded by the fact that, as you point out, it's especially difficult to get them to photograph properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 A straight up hot rod with far more attention to detail and skill in execution than it's no-nonsense appeal would imply. The improvement in the stance is the result of some judicious tweaking, and the execution is meticulous throughout without ever calling attention to itself (your discussion of the carbs above is an example). IIRC, adapting the 5-window louvers to the rear of the Revell 3-window is nowhere near as straightforward as it is on the roadster or even the '29-'30 Model A decks, because of a significant difference in the width of the trunk opening. In any case the shot of the red and gray cars shows that while you've always had your own unique style you've added some depth and subtlety which is well demonstrated in this fine build. Regarding the black wash on the grill, I too have been frustrated by the lack of responsiveness of the Revell grill to simple black washes. The expense and complexity of the p/e grills has kept me coming back to fighting the good fight to get them looking right in plastic, but so far it has eluded me. Others have succeeded so I know it can be done. My frustration is compounded by the fact that, as you point out, it's especially difficult to get them to photograph properly. Thanks, B! You'll probably be surprised to know that I made no modifications to the suspension that would change the stance. It's all a result of the rubber rake and channeling the body which makes those big slicks tuck right up into the wheel wells. The 3-Window trunk lid is not only wider and slightly shorter, it's on a softer curve as well. I had to manipulate the shape of the 5-Window trunk lid to match the curve of the body then fit it in while leaving the original molded panel lines to the left and right intact. In the full scale world it would not be practical or plausible to alter a 5-Window lid into a 3-Window, or vice versa. Good thing we work in plastic! I've had better success blacking out between the grill bars using a black Sharpie and quickly wiping away the ink from the tops of the grill bars with my thumb. I learned that from our young friend Florian Dylinski (from TRaK). You gotta be quick, tho! I would have done it this time but my Sharpie is MIA. Most likely my toddler is to blame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Turned out great Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Awesome build Dennis. That engine is killer, and as stated before I love the dark grey primer! For the grille, you might find that a Pigma Micron 005 pen will do the trick. http://static2.jetpens.com/images/a/000/004/4734.jpg?s=a6cb927df9df25824bfc55692c772d14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Love the '32's!Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 To blackwash the grille, prop up the model on some books or cans of paint or whatever, so that the grille as as perfectly horizontal as you can get it. Then add the wash and let gravity do its thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Good looking model Dennis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 lovely, Dennis....both cars..... like everything you post for us,,,,outstanding work....the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 nice idea made very creative and well photographed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Very nice hot rod and very interesting thread on the subject of Deuce building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 A truly evil looking pair of Deuces- great job on both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I love it! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 nice idea made very creative and well photographed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Looks great, the painted front end and wheels really work with the grey. Edited June 28, 2016 by Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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