NOBLNG Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Excellent job so far. You are a very resourceful fellow, and a great craftsman. Love that engine too!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Figured out a possible way to mock up the windshield frame. Cut a strip of waxed paper and taped it over the cowl area. The translucent waxed paper allows you to see what is under it. I then used a bit of white glue to position the central divider, then more glue to hold the two bottom channels in proper relation to the divider and the cowl vee. So far so good. Now the risky part- applying super glue to the joint between the channels and the divider. This is now drying, with a possibility of applying more. In the mean time, I grabbed my trusty card stock to cut a template for the windshield glass. Here is the rest of my cunning plan- once I have removed the waxed paper I hope to soak off the white glue while the superglue joints remain intact, leaving my windshield frame intact. If it hangs together, next will be Molotow. I have a plastic box from which I plan to cut the glass. Installing it should strengthen the frame, allowing it to be installed as a single finished unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Insanely Clever! The windshield frame also has a perfect Art-Deco design. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Very Creative! I have been following your build. At first, I was confused about what the direction was going to be, but have been very impressed (I don't have that kind of vision, I hope that didn't sound negative at all). You have amazing customizing skills, I am looking forward to more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Looking very promising. These loooong drawn out builds can lead to burn out so hang in there my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Paint! Messed up the hood, had to sand down, reprime, and repaint when weather allows. Oh, well! Still working on the grille, also designing the blade bumpers which will be similar to the bumpers on the Phantom Corsair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 This is amazing! It looks like a combination of the design styles of Harley Earl and Preston Tucker. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 It's been awhile, but I'm still working on it. I finally got a decent coat of paint on the hood, with clear coat. The dashboard and steering wheel have been installed in the body- I test fitted the shifter just for jollies- the console is part of the dashboard and rests on the transmission hump and driveshaft tunnel. I had applied some Molotow to the grille, but a lot of sanding scratches appeared- I sanded everything again and have applied Molotow to one half. When it's dry, I will see if its smooth enough to continue. I filed down the outside of the headlight buckets creating a small lip, then filed a bit on the headlight openings so now I have a nice fit. A little chrome touch up and they will go in. The big project has been the 12 bumper blades- 3 each side, front and rear. I rough shaped 12 pieces, then tried gluing a stack using Elmer's white glue, in order to sand everything to the final contour. Unfortunately, the glue didn't hold, so parts of the stack would come apart. However, I was able to get to the point where I could soak everything apart and do the final shaping using the best piece as a guide. In my stash I located 2 bumper guards of unknown origin. These were white glued together and 3 horizontal notches were filed into them for the bumper blades, then holes were drilled for the brass rod which will be covered with aluminum tube and mounted to the body. I also want to check out finger nail decorating tape, which seems to be available in 0.5mm width, and maybe even narrower. I want to try this for some chrome accent strips as well as door and panel lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 impressive so far! I'm anxious to those 12 blades in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Another cool project. Coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Thanks! It's been a journey, doing some things I never did before, and starting with junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Glad to see the updates on this one, it's been a while since I checked in! That chromed grille is going to look absolutely wild once it's in place. This car has that perfect 1940s pulp magazine "Automobiles of the Future" vibe. I'm truly impressed that you have followed through and it's so close to completion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Doing some assembly work and also working on the bumpers. Found some adhesive foil in the odds and ends box, cut it into narrow strips, wrapped the edges of the tail lights, and glued them in with clear gloss. Also installed the grille and hood, and mounted the body to the chassis/interior assembly. Getting to be the home stretch- bumpers, rear view mirror, windshield, and license plate, and the Hurricane Typhoon will be complete! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Preliminary bumper mock up- one rear bumper fell apart, tried to get a wet coat of paint on, went on too thick and ran, need to sand and re-paint once the paint is completely dry. Will be adjusting to hopefully snug the rear bumpers closer to the body. Let me know what you think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Here are some right side views as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 The color, engine and the long low and wide are in full play. sure looks like a car from the future that would have been drawn in the 50's or 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 FINISHED!!!! One pic here, go to Under Glass for more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) I dunno, Paul, this looks like the "future" standing in 1939- maybe the New York World's Fair. Preston Tucker saw this. He scratched his head and then put his hand to his chin....🤔 The egg crate grille reminds me of a 46 Lincoln. The bumpers fall squarely in the late Deco Era when it started to move into the early "Jet Age". Certainty no later than 1949 I wonder how that V16 would look in a '29 roadster.....🥴 What a fantastic project, Paul. I am inspired. I think I have a few airplane kits around here...and a "quick build" Chezoom kit that I don't know what to do with. Edited April 28, 2022 by customline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamepainter Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 This is one beautiful build. As I am new to the forum, I just saw this while going through some threads this morning. Although I didn't read every part of the thread, I got the gist of it and the finished product is amazing. Harley Earl (don't think I'm related to him) was quite the visionary. Anyway, Great build, congratulations on it's completion. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Thanks, guys, I really appreciate the comments. When I started, there was no clear vision- it just sort of evolved. I think there would be some major overhang out the sides of a 29 roadster with that V-16, with the side mounted superchargers and carbs. Maybe a different intake system? But- what would be the fun in that? And of course- it's all made from junk! Check out lots more pix in Under Glass, New for 1949- the Hurricane Typhoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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