JasonC Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 This started out as the Fruitwagon kit. I changed the wheels/tires, engine, headlights, taillights, nose, dash, and steering wheel. Did add a wood floor and plug wires for little extra detail. I wanted this to look like a late50s/early 60's rod. I airbrushed the body and frame with fingernail polish, there is lots of flake in it. The wheels and engine is just duplicolor, and interior is Tamiya spray. Any questions, feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Very nice looking Hot Rod. Not much of the Fruit Wagon left withal of the changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks! I have yet to build the Fruitwagon as the Fruitwagon. I just go off and build what I'd like to own in real life. The middle one here is all box stock out of the Fruitwagon kit minus the radiator cap and small details like wires and plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Nice hot rods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Very nice old school rod with a cool color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Interesting color combo and look with the nose, but it works. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Nicely done; that Slingster engine looks great in the engine bay I'm surprised at how well it works having 4 equal-size tires on this hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Nice clean work, and interesting mix of parts. That's a fun kit, with endless variations possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Now that is pretty cool man! Like WAY OUT BIG DADDY! Nice work, captures the era pretty well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Thanks. I know the track nose is a little odd looking, but does give us a break in what we see every other model T with. I built a Midget Racer a while back and it had this extra nose, so I tossed it in this kit for safe keeping. I was really up in the air about the interior color. I wanted it to mix in with the two other colors used but didn't have anything handy except for Tamiya Green Pearl. I did spray a flat clear on it and used a light black wash. Think it works well. And overall I am pleased with the build. Oh, and I originally wanted to put a flathead in it. But I couldn't find the belt setup for the engine I had. So went with this early Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Well done Jason, the first picture had to take a double take thought might be a 1/1. Nice little collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 That is one cool hot rod! The wood floor is a nice, unique touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Wow! This is such a fresh take on a T bucket and yet totally believable for the era you aimed for. An unusual combination of parts that works better than I would have imagined. the other two look pretty cool as well. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Nice looking bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Very creative model, and well done! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 A great T-Bucket. I like the Too Much Engine look you have created. The Colour is perfect too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 A sharp looking trio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I'm typically not a fan of of T buckets or track noses. But, this model has that "just right" look to it! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nice, love the Hemi and the wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 A very good looking trio of builds Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Well I swapped out the engine with what I wanted in the first place. I didn't have the belt assembly for the flathead when I first built this. But got one the other day and finished it up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Fantastic hot rod!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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