misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) This is one of two Race of Gentlemen inspired speedsters I built last year. Both are based on Ford Model T's. This racer is based on the AMT 1927 Kit and is combined with resin parts from Model Martin Co.operated by Andy Martin. I used the AMT frame and Frotenac four cyl engine. The body is a modified Model Martin resin item as are those cool disc wheels. The Body is based on a real company offering from the 1920's called Martin Body Co.(how clever of Andy,huh). I cut the rear from his body and retained only the cowl and sweeping side panel.Floor boards are bass wood.The seat is directly from an AMT '25T kit.The front axle and gas tank are scratch built.Steering wheel is wrapped with coarse sewing thread to resemble the wrapped wheels from that earlier era. The leather helmet on the seat is a photographed item I found in an antique store. The googles are scratch built.Paint is Rattle can Krylon brand burgundy over Krylon gloss black.The two speed rear end is a kit bashed item using the '27 kit piece. All comments and criticisms are welcome. For additional overall and detail shots, click here for 12 more images... Edited November 14, 2018 by misterNNL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 This is so cool. talk about late 20's period perfect. I could picture this storming across Harper's Dry Lake with a cloud of alkaline dust behind it! You've even got the leather aviator helmet and goggles on the seat ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 It's so cool, and realistic. Even has a Columbia rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Yeah Baby!! Nice work Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Jeepers, that's the cats meow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 27 minutes ago, Lunajammer said: Jeepers, that's the cats meow And the bee's knees. Very evocative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thanks for the positive feed back. The research for these was almost as much fun as building them. If you want to see a lot of great speedster images access my Pintrest Album for almost 1,000 images of speedsters. Just type in my name and the word speedsters on any Pintrest lead and that should take you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I couldn't agree more with the others. I too really appreciate all the goodies on the. The Ruxtell 2-speed axle with the extra support rods Chevrolet wheels, wrapped steering wheel...it all works. Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Wow! Really well done. I can imagine the research was as much fun as the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Excellent craftmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Very cool. I really enjoy the little details you added. Almost makes me want to pull out my ModelMartin Mercury speedster. I have the same powerplant selected when I get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Very nice!! Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Nicely detailed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 It's a great build just like your other car. You don't see enough speedsters being built up so nice that someone is doing them at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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