Rocking Rodney Rat Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) Alright, alright, alright....this build has been languishing in a box for some time. I started it a year or so ago, got to final assembly and realized the hood and sides weren't going to fit as planned (poor engineering on my part), got frustrated and tossed it back in the box. My good friend from SoCal, ADL, suggested that I really should finish it (thanks for the kick in the keester, ADL). So, here it is, minus hood and sides... It's based on the Revell Model A roadster with the body modified into a 'T' bucket style. The SBC engine is from the Revell Rat Roaster with the 3x2 intake from the Revell '30 Model A...the wheels are resin items I acquired from somewhere several years ago, I forget where now, probably picked them up on FleaBay???? They fit the Model A tires perfectly. Paint is Testors Titanium Metalizer. More pix here: http://public.fotki.com/jferren/a-modified-track-st/ -RRR Edited December 17, 2017 by Rocking Rodney Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Cool build, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Great job, really cool build !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Love it. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Very cool model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Glad I could be of service! Can you send some of that motivation back this way? I sat at my bench for two hours today and did nothing. Finally got a chance to get on the big 'puter and have a look. I think it looks awesome!!! If this was sitting on a table with no name tag I'd know you built it. Got your signature "look". I like the exhaust soot on the body and those "riveted" interior panels. Man, I need another roadster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 This is a very good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyMojave Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Is the back of the cab from the newer release Ala Kart kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 That’s really cool. Simple design and colors but great looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Nice craftsmanship...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 They looks great! I would not worry about the hood. I hardly ever put hos on my hot rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 That is really sweet. I haven't seen a 1:1 built in this style but look forward to it. Great inspiration. Plus thanks for skipping the patina look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 9 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Glad I could be of service! Can you send some of that motivation back this way? I sat at my bench for two hours today and did nothing. Finally got a chance to get on the big 'puter and have a look. I think it looks awesome!!! If this was sitting on a table with no name tag I'd know you built it. Got your signature "look". I like the exhaust soot on the body and those "riveted" interior panels. Man, I need another roadster... ADL, you hit on it! As soon as I saw the first glimpse I heard the same thing in my mind!! RRR, you have a Signature Look!!! Unmistakably RRR. It begs Carb Linkage... -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 6 hours ago, iBorg said: That is really sweet. I haven't seen a 1:1 built in this style but look forward to it. Great inspiration. Plus thanks for skipping the patina look. Something like this, Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 7 hours ago, DustyMojave said: Is the back of the cab from the newer release Ala Kart kit? Yeah, where did the back of the cab come from? -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Almost didn't click on this thread because I'm not a fan of track noses, which of course I assumed. Wow, am I glad I did! Fantastic job and I don't think I've ever seen anything like it, either real or model. VERY nicely done, and I especially like the low-viz "stealth" color scheme. Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Thanks for all of the compliments, guys. The back part of the body is from some variant of the AlaKart? Here's a pic of it before slicing began. Can anyone identify the kit this came from? I can't remember now (getting olde...). -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Very cool ! Great details and I love that paint ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm digging this !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Those wide-fives sure make that model different, I haven't seen anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 58 minutes ago, El Caballo said: Those wide-fives sure make that model different, I haven't seen anything like that. I was thinking the same thing. Those wide-5's really make it stand apart. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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