Parts Box Roadster Part 2

[gwolf]

So last year I started working on a parts box roadster and it fizzled out after a while. Well, I've been working on it again and rather than fight the computer on how to update the old post, here's a new topic on it (Maybe someone can explain how to update an older post at some point).

This was where the Revell '34 ford body came from:

And here's where the AMT '32 Ford frame I'll be using came from:

I had covered the interior with a nice woodgrain shelf paper, painted some Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland bomber seats, and added parts box windshield frame, parking brake, and shifter:

And here's where we left off: The AMT '32 frame is too long and too tall (a half hour and a palm sander took care of the height). I'd like the tips of the flared hood sides to sit right about where the slots for the 32 Ford radiator would pop in. That leaves the rear end too far behind the body, so we'll just shorten the frame, bring the rear end forward and see what happens.

Here's where we are now: The black tape shows what part of the frame I'm going to remove.

The first part of the frame is cut with a fine tooth modeling saw. I've removed a 1/4" off the frame, which will bring the rear of the frame forward roughly 6(?)  scale inches.

 

I've glued the frame back together and it fits really well with minor sanding. After about ten minutes of the glue setting, I added a bit of extra glue around the seams which I will sand down later before repainting the frame.

Now we're cooking! Now that I have the frame length and stance I want, I can start finishing up other parts of this project.

New frame length:

Old frame length:

So, as I go along, maybe someone can tell me how I can update this post as I go along. Thanks!

Edited April 5, 2020 by gwolf
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[stitchdup]

Looks pretty cool, to update the post just go to the bottom and hit reply in the comments box the same as you would when commenting on another post

Edited April 5, 2020 by stitchdup

[bobthehobbyguy]

Cool project. Coming along nicely.

[gwolf]

21 hours ago, stitchdup said:

Looks pretty cool, to update the post just go to the bottom and hit reply in the comments box the same as you would when commenting on another post

Thanks Leslie!

[gwolf]

12 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Cool project. Coming along nicely.

Thanks Bob, going to post an update shortly.

[gwolf]

A little update:

 

Frame is glued back together and painted. It still looks a little rough, but that's ok, it was in bad shape when I pulled it from the parts bin

The chrome on the '34 Ford radiator grill was losing it's luster, so I just went ahead and painted it as well. Should it have been coral instead of battleship grey? I dig it either way.

 

[gwolf]

Just need to find some door handles and touch up a few spots. Thanks for looking.