Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 This is a VERY fiddly kit, with rough chrome including some warping, and not all of it turned out like I planned, but overall I am happy with it and I'm going to call this one done! For those interested in the build process, here is a link to the Fotki page. I ended up stripping nearly all chrome trim to clean the seams, the vast majoiry was re-shot with Spaztix chrome (except rims and a few small bits), lots of nut/bolt head detail added, new driveshaft from aluminum, alternator relocated to correct location with bracket added, carpet, fuel line and plug wires ran, exhaust tips drilled out, scratch built coil/over shocks, radiator grill replaced with fine mesh and the radiator rebuilt from photo etch, little filaments added to headlights etc. The kit does contain some really nice parts that would lend themselves well to additional kit bashing, like fantastic rims, Z'd frame etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 It reminds me, that I need to pull mine out and build it someday. An odd show rod that I really like. I hope mine turns half as nice as yours did. I'm impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Looks great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 This is awesome, great looking and nice detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Looks great! Also one of my favorite show rods and you did it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Looks good, nice job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Super clean work....my fav!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Nice clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kind words. I have a soft spot in my heart for "Drive-able" show rods, and try to build one a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hi! Superb work, really! Being a child of the 50's, I built my share of those "goofy" show rods, back then. You are right: they WERE spindly and difficult to finish properly. Yours is a fine example! Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Your extra prep work really paid off here on this build. Sharp as tack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 10:18 AM, cobraman said: Looks good, nice job ! I have to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Hi! But wait... is it me, or is the rear diff seal dripping on the bench? See picture 9.... Hope it leaks a sugary beverage! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Very nice and clean. Gotta love the show rods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Very sharp looking and super clean build , really great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 20 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi! But wait... is it me, or is the rear diff seal dripping on the bench? See picture 9.... Hope it leaks a sugary beverage! CT LOL, indeed..! Thanks everyone. I sincerely appreciate the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Looks fabulus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 It looks absolutely amazing. great job for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I love Your build This was one of the kits I built w-a-y back as a kid, (And one of which I have many to build) You have a very fine build there My compliments to your modeling skills Thank You for sharing with Us Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Great job Mark - really nicely built, and super clean! I started one of these a while back and even though it was the newest issue the decals cracked and split like crazy so it got returned to the box from whence it came until I get another set (or bought another kit to kitbash with - as you rightly point out this kit looks like a GREAT basis for something else) Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks Jim. Yea, if I could get a couple more of this kit at a good deal, I would certainly pick them up for the parts. IF that happens, I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Great and super clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 nice job , looks great. this is a fun kit I built one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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