Rocking Rodney Rat Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Here's a little track modified based on a Model T platform with a custom built body. -Body made from the cowl of a 1932 Chrysler, one of the MPC 'Gangbuster' series of kits. The cowl was narrowed and shortened. The rest of the body is from the rear fenders of a Revell '48 Ford. Much massaging and filling was done to complete the body. The track nose from the Revell '29 pickup was cut up and resized. -The frame is made from Evergreen styrene rectangles with the rear crossmember from the AMT '25 T kit. -Engine is a flathead from a Revel kit with a single carb intake and stock heads. Transmission is a '39 style from the parts box. -The front axle is from the Revell Model A pickup with a spring from the Monogram ZZ Top '33. Spindles and other components scratch built. The rear end is a banjo from the '48 Ford with a spring from the AMT '25 T kit. -Wheels and rear tires are from the Monogram Model A coupe, front tires from the MPC '32 Chrysler. -Bomber seat from The Parts Box Co. with scratched built cushion. The dash was scratched together with gauges from some decal sheets with photo-etched gauge bezels. -The floorboards are strips of 'wood' decal from a pickup with the metal bed strips sliced off. -headlights (small) and a tail light with a license plate makes it 'street legal" Ha! It would be fun to tool around in though, wouldn't it? -Paint is a combination of gloss, semi-gloss and flat blacks. -Buildup pix and more here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/single-seater-beach/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Now that’s a fantastic build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Soooooooooo cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 That's amazing! Really original and great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Love it. Very nice. Love the body design. Do you have any pics of the body before paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Love it. Very nice. Love the body design. Do you have any pics of the body before paint? Here's a couple of pix of the body in process. More pix at K&R fotki page: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/single-seater-beach/ -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Way cool. Great job on the body work and that slick black paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow, that is pure, styrene porn! Yes, it would be a blast to drive around in, even if you were a physical wreck after the first fifteen minutes! The chipped rusty edge of the side panel where the hood closes on it - who even thinks of this stuff? You do, Rodney, you do. The rear exhaust brackets are so delicate, you got the bodywork done inside AND outside, the understatement of the single carbed, stock exhaust flathead (about all you would need to scare yourself in this roller skate!) This is the new benchmark. Just love it! Not to take anything away from your thread, but I can't believe the similarities with a project taking a break on my bench at the moment. It started out as an MPC 29 Lincoln, yep, another Gangbusters series just like your Chrysler. It is getting the Lincoln V12 from the Monogram 41. Haven't started the frame yet but it will have more of a dry lakes modified feel than the circle track racer inspiration of your single seater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 That is just cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 8 hours ago, alan barton said: Wow, that is pure, styrene porn! Yes, it would be a blast to drive around in, even if you were a physical wreck after the first fifteen minutes! The chipped rusty edge of the side panel where the hood closes on it - who even thinks of this stuff? You do, Rodney, you do. The rear exhaust brackets are so delicate, you got the bodywork done inside AND outside, the understatement of the single carbed, stock exhaust flathead (about all you would need to scare yourself in this roller skate!) This is the new benchmark. Just love it! Not to take anything away from your thread, but I can't believe the similarities with a project taking a break on my bench at the moment. It started out as an MPC 29 Lincoln, yep, another Gangbusters series just like your Chrysler. It is getting the Lincoln V12 from the Monogram 41. Haven't started the frame yet but it will have more of a dry lakes modified feel than the circle track racer inspiration of your single seater. Alan- It looks like you have a good start on your build. I like the lip around the body opening and how it goes all the way around. Looking forward to where you take it. The V-12 flathead is a great idea! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Sweeeeeeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 OUTSTANDING, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 What a fantastic little thing! Amazing bodywork, the whole package just looks 'right'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Wow! This is an awesome build! Details you did are fantastic from the chipped paint, bomber seat, to the wooden floor boards! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 An incredible build! The simple fact that you saw this finished model is you looked at that pile of styrene rubble is amazing. Thank you for taking all the extra time to document you process. The finished model is absolutely top shelf quality. A totally unique model to be very proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, misterNNL said: An incredible build! The simple fact that you saw this finished model is you looked at that pile of styrene rubble is amazing. Thank you for taking all the extra time to document you process. The finished model is absolutely top shelf quality. A totally unique model to be very proud of. Thanks, Tom, that's high praise. Yes, my bench usually looks like a pile of styrene rubble!! There is a build in there somewhere, though. And thanks for all of you for the positive comments. -RRR Edited March 1, 2021 by Rocking Rodney Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Absolutely beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 RRR, You are most prolific; creative plastic surgeon; and, enthusiastic scale hot rod builder! Here are a couple of perspective views of your One-Man Speedster: A little T & A in front of the K&R Kustoms+Rods Hollywood Shop! '34 Hot Rod Primer Pickup & A V-8 One-Man Speedster in front of the K&R Kustoms+Rods Hollywood Shop! Absolutely, on of the most spot-on roadsters in your collection, Brother! -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'm just smilin', that looks awesome, both shots. Cool to the power of 100! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 What great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 VERY nice! I really love this build. You nailed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I’ve been back 5 times now to check this thing out. I think you absolutely nailed the look, feel and authenticity! Now, where’s that application for TROG...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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