1938 Ford Delivery Funny Car - Tantrum

[Lobo2me]

What would a highly customized 1938 Custom Ford Delivery Funny Car look like? This project was one of those what-ifs that turned into a reasonably complicated, challenging build, hence the name. I try to include just enough realism to be plausible. In the end, I am happy with the results, which is the point of all this craziness. 

Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

Donor Kits 

• Lindberg 1:24 Scale 1938 Custom Ford Van - body

o   Body Mods

• Top chopped addl. 3” chop on already chopped 4” kit
• Body lengthened approx. 1.25 scale ft, smoothed and sectioned 6”
• Wheel openings reshaped
• Side vent cut-outs
• Hood blower lip
• Tinted windows - smoke
• Front Splitter & Rear Wing – styrene sheet
• Escape Hatch
• Revell 1:24 Scale McDonald’s Olds Funny Car - chassis
• Chassis Mods
• Posable Front Suspension – scratch built
• Fire Bottles, Black Box and Fuel Tank repositioned
• Engine Mods
  • Plug Wires & Injector Plumbing
  • Blower Pulleys & Belt – Pro Tech

Add-Ons

• 5 Point Racing Harness
• Twin Parachutes – scratch built

Paint

• Tamiya Titanium Silver TS-88 (body)
• Tamiya Light Gun Metal TS-46 (chassis)
• Tamiya Gun Metal TS-38 (engine block)
• Tamiya Black TS-14 (wheels)
• Tamiya Matt Black TS-6 (body underside)
• Tamiya Clear TS-13
• Rust-Oleum Bright Coat Chrome (rear wing, tinwork, headers, fuel tank)
• Testors Gloss Red, Gloss Black, Flat Black, Med Silver, Zinc Chromate 
• Molotow Chrome pen

Decals – custom inkjet, model kit & carbon fiber

 

[Zippi]

This 38 Delivery just looks mean and Gangster.  I'm really digging all the detail.  Nice job.

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Steve!

Imagination at work here! You are right: it is very "believable", indeed. Bravo!

CT 

[TransAmMike]

Wow, that is super cool looking Steve.  Great detail for sure!!?

[cobraman]

Now that is one wicked cool model !

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, cobraman said:

Now that is one wicked cool model !

Gotta agree with Ray.   

[slusher]

Outstanding dragster!

[showrods]

A stunning piece of model building, engineering and imagination.  Truly impressive.

Thanks for detailing all of the modifications/paints used etc

Edited May 8, 2022 by showrods

[Chris in Berwyn]

Wow x 10 !  Or maybe Wow x 20 !  WOW!

[NitroMarty]

Just flat-out cool and fun!!!!!! 

[Robberbaron]

The Crimson Ghost makes everything cooler!

[mvadrag]

I really like this 1938 Custom Ford Delivery Funny Car!  Great imagination and construction.  There is always a good use for those funny car kits.  I am glad you spent the time adding details and finishes.