misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) This is another AMT model T speedster model I built last year that was inspired by the wide coverage in magazines and internet coverage of their coastal beach racing events. This is based on a scrap AMT '25 Ford coupe body I had in my stash of stuff. I cut that body into 16 separate panels. I narrowed it to match the frame width and added a flat panel at the rear. The turtle deck is part of a Flintstone made resin body. The body was also shortened to a knee crunching status.The engine is semi scratch built with a hand made RAJO head and custom intake manifold. The wheels and tires are Flintstone resin parts.The number is an homage to the number of forward speeds of the car would have as it has 2 three speed transmissions linked in series and a 2 speed rear end(3x2x2=12).The floorboards and firewall are basswood. Steering wheel is again a thread wrapped part to simulate a common 1920's practice of wrapped wheels. Seat is a resin item also(source unknown now). Dirty green paint is flat green rattle can Krylon rusted and heavily weathered with acrylics. Additional details include mechanical brakes and the rounded track style nose piece friction shocks.Comments and criticisms are welcome. Photos are by Tim Boyd and are used with his permission. For additional overall and detail shots, click here for 11 more images... Edited November 14, 2018 by misterNNL Forgot to add proper credit for photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 This is very in keeping with the theme of TROG and just the sort of heavy patina gow job a guy would "throw together" for the beach. I love the Rajo conversion, Winfield-esq carbs and mechanical brake details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Cool..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryansrust6 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Very cool done real well what are the wheels and tires from they’re great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Looks good Tom. Good to see you posting pictures of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Ryansrust6 said: Very cool done real well what are the wheels and tires from they’re great I got those wheels and tires from Jimmy Flinstone resin. Simply access his web site and search under wheels and tires for some really neat stuff with reasonable prices.Thanks for all the positive comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Both of your builds are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 8 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Looks good Tom. Good to see you posting pictures of your work. Thanks Andy. I don't have the skills to post.The posting and photos were done by Tim Boyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 a piece of Art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, misterNNL said: Thanks Andy. I don't have the skills to post.The posting and photos were done by Tim Boyd. Your building skills are more important Tom. You will get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Absolutely fabulous. I have an above average interest in these early Fords and really appreciate this one. Great model in every way. Tim's photography really shows it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Cracking work on both models! steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, misterNNL said: I got those wheels and tires from Jimmy Flinstone resin. Simply access his web site and search under wheels and tires for some really neat stuff with reasonable prices.Thanks for all the positive comments. I just checked Flintstone's website and his item number is JFW 8. He lists them as rat rod wheels and tires. The set of four sells for $ 10.00 plus shipping. Edited November 14, 2018 by misterNNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: Absolutely fabulous. I have an above average interest in these early Fords and really appreciate this one. Great model in every way. Tim's photography really shows it off. I agree, outstanding weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Very cool. Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Very nice! I like the weathering!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Awesome detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Absolutely stunning weathering and detailing, you probably could look for hours on it to find new subtle touches all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) Thanks brother builders! A lot of the fun was incorporating many of the individual details from the real speedsters I found images of in magazines or on-line. A lot of those parts were scratch built as they are not available from current kits. Edited November 17, 2018 by misterNNL Forgotten details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 That's a great looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Super job! How did you texture the steering wheel? Regards Brian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou s Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Very cool build Tom! I'm getting into these builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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