TimKustom Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I recently finished this 1929 Model A roadster. Built as a period correct hot rod with a nod to late ’50’s Indy Roadsters. Paint is custom mixed using lavender and silver pearl pigments in U-Pol 2k clear. Various Alclad metal finishes and AK Interactive washes. Custom mixed light and dark gray enamel for interior. Smoothed out with Replica Miniatures of Maryland Hallock windshield frame. Model Car Garage track nose with photo etched grille. Parts by Parks head light bezels with Czech Truck Models headlights on scratch built stands. Scratch built tail lights with bezels. Custom photo reduced license plate with photo etch frame. Frenched flip top fuel filler. Engine: Ezell’s 270 cubic inch Offenhauser modified for street use with electric starter, generator and scratch built Drake style supercharger drive. Replica Miniatures of Maryland super charger with parts box injectors. All appropriate electrical, cooling and fuel plumbing were added along with a complete dry sump oil system. RB Motion spark plugs and boots. Scratch built exhaust and muffler. Injector scoop from AMT Surf Woody with foam filter. Many machined or photo etched nuts and bolts added. Transmission is a Ford 3 speed from a Revell ’40 Ford with clutch linkage added. Scratch built radiator. Interior: Replica Miniatures of Maryland Auburn dash insert with custom “abalone” pearl insert with separate gauges, bezels, buttons and ignition key with chain. Model Car Garage Banjo steering wheel with machined horn button attached to sprint car style steering box mounted under dash. Scratch built pedal assemblies, shifter and floor mats. Revell seat and door panels painted in two tone gray to simulate lambskin leather trimmed with black piping. Chassis: 10” zee’d frame. ’40 Ford center section and rear spring crossmember for extra strength. Replica Miniatures of Maryland Quick Change rear axle and buggy spring attached to modified rear split wishbones with reinforcement bars. Front axle from ’29 Ford with friction shocks. Wheels are remastered Eztel with separate tires, wheels, pressure plate and knockoffs. Replica Miniatures of Maryland Kinmont brakes on front. All brake lines added with fittings and brackets. Thanks for looking. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Three letters- WOW. That is a fantastic build, well executed. I can appreciate the work you put into it, and how integrated your aftermarket parts and mods. Edited November 6, 2020 by gman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 extreme detail, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Beautiful looking roadster. I'm really impressed with the engine choice here. The paint looks great and I like how you accented the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Wow! That is a superb and original take on the '29. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Absolutely stunning, I wouldn’t change a thing on this build. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) That is a fantastic build, where did the windshield come from Edited November 6, 2020 by falcon wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 That is a museum quality build! Less of a model and more a work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Whoa ! I was not prepared for that ! What a great looking model. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Tim- Very, very nice. This is up to your usual high level of detail. Well done, good to see you're still at it... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 That is exceptionally nicely conceived and executed. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30lover Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 One of the best. I love how you treated different metal materials differently. I'd love to learn more how you made that muffler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Wow! Just wow! Not even gonna say anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Simply gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Geer Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Too much! It’s been tough getting my jaw off the floor after looking at this. One of the finest Model A’s I’ve ever seen. Period perfect in every way – the synergy of style/parts/paint/features is just extraordinary. Well done, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Wow! Amazing work on this model! Great detailing and finish. Love it! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hi Tim, that’s a beauty! Awesome details, the colour is fantastic. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Tim, masterpiece! Drive it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPi-KM Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 That thing is sweet!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 OUTSTANDING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Your model is very neat , awesome work !! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Lovely colour. I like the shadowing in the interior, very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Tim...that is one spectacular piece of work and a very innovative and creative execution to boot.....great job! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 This model is beyond BAD ASS! Just when I think I'm putting together some neat hot rods then a model like this pops up and slaps me in the face. Every detail is spot-on and true to full-scale accurate. The engine and chassis are killer. The interior and the shading on the wheels is superb! Good grief... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Difficult to add anything that hasn't already been said - an amazing integration of parts and scratchbuilding, great paintwork and the finished result looks just so 'right'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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