TooOld Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I picked this up a couple of months ago , the box is a bit worn but the kit is in excellent condition ! The plan is a "Box Art" build straight out of the box . It's a very simple little kit so there probably won't be much to show in this thread but I'll show what I can . I actually won't be starting until this weekend so here's a few photos of the kit itself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Nice kit! Love the real rubber tire that are in these early issues.Some careful knife work with a fresh #11 blade to thin down the spokes on the wire wheels can make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Build on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'd like to see what else is in that kit catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Nice kit! Love the real rubber tire that are in these early issues. Some careful knife work with a fresh #11 blade to thin down the spokes on the wire wheels can make a huge difference. Real rubber tires are definitely cool . I've done that before but think I'll leave these alone . The 10 spoke outer wheel spokes look pretty decent to me . Build on. Absolutely ! I'd like to see what else is in that kit catalog. About 70% of it is aircraft/military kits ., here's the car section of the catalog . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reegs Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I remember buying that kit back in the '60s (and being ribbed by my buddies for buying a Monogram kit). Sorry, but I just liked the look of it (and I think it was only 98¢ at the time).And, even though I'm a 1/25 scale kinda person, I wouldn't be upset in Monovell re-issued that kit and some of the others from that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Wow this kit looks fantastic for its age! Can’t wait to see this one get built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 You just can't beat them early Monogram kits, Molded in color and simple to build as a young modeler. They need to bring a lot of them back.Can't wait o see this one done. I have a few Old Monogram kits to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I remember buying that kit back in the '60s (and being ribbed by my buddies for buying a Monogram kit). Sorry, but I just liked the look of it (and I think it was only 98¢ at the time).And, even though I'm a 1/25 scale kinda person, I wouldn't be upset in Monovell re-issued that kit and some of the others from that era. I was always a 1/25th scale and nothing else guy too , the 1/24th kits just looked wrong to me on my shelf . Then I started restoring these old Monogram kits and got hooked . . . built a new shelf just for them !Wow this kit looks fantastic for its age! Can’t wait to see this one get builtI got lucky as it didn't cost me an arm and a leg !You just can't beat them early Monogram kits, Molded in color and simple to build as a young modeler. They need to bring a lot of them back.Can't wait o see this one done. I have a few Old Monogram kits to finish Very simple kits and they look great when finished ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I did a mock-up to check the ride height and it sits just like it should , HIGH off the ground like they all did back then ! I like the traditional look but want to lower the front to give it a bit of a rake and looking at the front axle this is a simple mod . The frame rests on two pads (arrows) , so removing them will effectively lower the front 1/8th inch or a scale 3 inches . Here's a nose to nose comparison showing the 3" drop . It's barely noticeable but I think it improves the overall appearance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Like to forward rake better as well. Stance is of paramount importance IMHO to the overall build. Edited November 10, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 This is one of my grail kits, so I'm happy to see your's getting built. I like that spring mod. Looking great Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Like to forward rake better as well. Stance is of paramount importance IMHO to the overall build. It's not much but every little bit helps ! This is one of my grail kits, so I'm happy to see your's getting built. I like that spring mod. Looking great Bob! Thanks Glenn ! A couple of days ago John Goschke suggested thinning the front spokes and I guess I dismissed the idea . Well about an hour ago I started thinking "what the heck !" and went to work . Still needs some cleanup but here's the result . Thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Wow what a difference,... Well Done Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) Wow what a difference,... Well Done Bob Thanks ! The hardest part was cleaning out all of the debris afterwards . Been working on and off all this week but there really hasn't been anything to post . Finished detailing the wheels and painted the radiator shell and front axle yellow to match the rest of the suspension . Very quick assembly to finish the chassis straight out of the box with nothing added . Instead of painting the wood floorboards I made a couple of decals . Edited November 16, 2017 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 So.... Bob ?Explain to us mortals , how you accomplished that wood grain?Looking good,..Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Decals ..how dat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Decals ..how dat? Just copied a woodgrain pattern and drew some lines on it , really easy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 man, if I knew half of what you've forgotten,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wow, very cool. So glad you are building it. Really nice looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looking really good so far. Thinning down the wheel spokes made a big difference in realism. Love these old monogram model A kits and how interchangeable they are.. One little detail - the radiator shell on the full sized 1930 Model A's (which this kit represents) is a stamped stainless steel piece that is highly polished. From the factory, there were no painted rad shells on the 1930 Fords. The earlier 28/29 model A's were nickel plated steel on the passenger cars and black painted steel for the commercial units. 1931's were also stamped stainless steel but with a small bolt in section at the upper front that was usually painted body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 man, if I knew half of what you've forgotten,... I can't remember how much I've forgotten . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wow, very cool. So glad you are building it. Really nice looking. Thanks Mark ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looking really good so far. Thinning down the wheel spokes made a big difference in realism. Love these old monogram model A kits and how interchangeable they are.. One little detail - the radiator shell on the full sized 1930 Model A's (which this kit represents) is a stamped stainless steel piece that is highly polished. From the factory, there were no painted rad shells on the 1930 Fords. The earlier 28/29 model A's were nickel plated steel on the passenger cars and black painted steel for the commercial units. 1931's were also stamped stainless steel but with a small bolt in section at the upper front that was usually painted body color.Thanks Chris ! Yeah I know about the SS shells on the 30's but I've never been to worried about being technically correct about those type of things . Besides maybe it was built with spares in some hot rodder's garage !Did you notice the really nice blower setup in this kit ? No carbs included . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 While this kit might be considered by some as being very primitive by todays standards, with the modifications you have done and shown here this can be made into a really great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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