Albert Moore Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hi All, Here is my take on Revell's 1929 Model A Ford Roadster. It was kitbashed with the bobbed fenders from the Ford Rat Roaster kit, and the 1932 Ford style grill that comes in the 1930 Model A Coupe kit. Added a MAD pre-wired distributor to the engine, and Ken's Kustom Fuzzi-Fur flocking to floor and firewall kick panel. The finish is Krylon Taupe and gloss black from their Shortcuts spray can line (decanted and shot through an airbrush). Thanks for looking, all comments and critiques welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket T Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Classic hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I like how you blended the parts from several other kits on this build. The body color almost looks like an OEM Ford color. I like the pin stripes also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Nice clean build. This one means business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Moore Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thank you Randy, Jim, David, and Steve!Cheers,Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Man that's nice , super clean and well detailed ! One beautiful roadster . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Great lookin hot rod. I really like the look of the fenders and color choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Clean classic hot rod! Great work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I like everything about it with one exception. Color is great and goes well with the interior. Engine looks good. The only thing that bothers me, and it could be just me, the radiator shell seems to be too high. It doesn't seem to flow into line with the body.Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Moore Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Thank you, Bob, Phil, Sam, Don, and Keith! I like everything about it with one exception. Color is great and goes well with the interior. Engine looks good. The only thing that bothers me, and it could be just me, the radiator shell seems to be too high. It doesn't seem to flow into line with the body. Don Hi Don- Perfectly valid criticism. After looking at the model vs actual cars with that style grill shell, I am inclined to agree with you. So, after carefully prying the shell free, I notched it until it sat on the frame in a lower position, and hopefully in line with the body better. Thanks again for your feedback. Edited June 2, 2017 by Albert Moore Added a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Very subtle and quite nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 That looks awesome, very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Moore Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Thanks Dan, Chris, and Richard!Cheer,Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Sweet hot rod! Color, stance, engine, wheel/tire combo, everything is just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Wow, a fantastic version of the new Revell roadster kit! I love the color scheme and while I'm not usually a fan of bobbed / cycle fenders they actually look good here. It looks like a traditional rod you'd seen in Australia where they have to run some kind of fender, or, as they call them, "guards." I also like that you toned down the chrome by painting the front axle, grill, headlights, shock mounts and headers. All the chrome on these kits tends to give them a toy-like appearance. In the first set of photos I immediately noticed the radiator shell being too high versus the cowl. So glad you took the advice to drop it down, it made all the difference! The way you did it (notching the sides) is exactly how it's done in the full scale world. (The only other thing is a personal gripe with Revell because they should have made the front of these kits sit lower.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I just now found this thread, and was going to comment on the grille shell height, since you asked for comments or criticisms. But it has been brought up and fixed, and now that car is just about perfect. I'd love to have one just like it in 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Wrench Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Great work! I love the subdued color scheme, the use of hairpin radius rods, the blacked-out grill insert ... everything, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 This is smoking hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 VERY nice build on that roadster Albert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Moore Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thank you Bruce, Dennis, Mike, Allen, Andy, Nick, and Jeremy!Cheers,Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Really cool, i like the clean look with fenders.. Edited June 4, 2017 by mikemopar70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.