exesivefire Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) One of my favorite shows each year is the buckeye classic in the spring, one of my favorite parts is the "buckeye challenge" where we all must start with the same kit. Last year Eric won with his amazing Cuda and picked the revell 29 roadster for us to all have a little fun with. This build will hopefully be my entry for this upcoming show. Starred with what we see here, you know I can't just build this out of the box right? You can probably get an idea where I'm going with this, but I'm guessing this next picture will help. The idea is a little pickup type roadster, I originally planned on using the back of the tweedy pie body. After cutting everything up I quickly realized I'd be better off reconstructing the back of the body myself. Roughed out and time to head off to thanksgiving dinner.. Edited November 25, 2016 by exesivefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) After dinner I got back to work, cleaned up the body a little more and roughed out a bed. Edited November 25, 2016 by exesivefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I like where you are going with this. I almost picked up this kit and the 30 with it this morning. I managed to talk myself out of it. I may have to go back later this week.Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Should be a good'n Andy. I am hoping to be there also, unless I'm in Daytona for bike week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Love old hot rod pickups! I'll watch yours come together. Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Me likey?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Great start. Always a treat to follow your projects. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 looks like this is gonna be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I like where you are going with this.Later-Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Betty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Nice start you got going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 stunning job !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Chopped the bed, need to get things like that and wheelbase figured out before I can start constructing my chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 That works really well, one of those 'why didn't I think of that' type models, simple idea but it looks great ! Love those wheels n tyres, where are they from ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Definitely cool project. What color are you planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 That works really well, one of those 'why didn't I think of that' type models, simple idea but it looks great ! Love those wheels n tyres, where are they from ??right now it's mocked up with the 29 kit tires and wheels. Definitely cool project. What color are you planning?either brown or a mint color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Either color would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Getting ready to cut the main chassis rails.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Progress was made today! It's been a while since I could say that. Started by cutting out 4 pieces out of .040 sheet. Laminated two together x 2 to make a pair of matching rails .080 (2 inches in 25th) thick. I like to weigh those things down so they don't warp while the solvent is drying. Starting at the back and working forward, made a matching pair of cross members for the rear. Progress check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 And mockup for good measure. Still playing with the stance a bit, the rear will need to come up a tad still for sure. I'm not sure those are the final rear tires, but I did rob the wheels from a Revell 37 pickup. I like those on here I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 This is really grabbing me! Love the rear crossmembers and the wheel choice is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 This is really grabbing me! Love the rear crossmembers and the wheel choice is spot on! thank you! Rarely does what's in my head come out into the real world, but so far this is an exception. Playing with ride height. Had to bring it up a little to actually be able to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Focus! Stay focused,now keep it going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 This one has a deadline, so that should actually help. I work better under pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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