modelcarcrazy Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 This build started out a little different than most of my other’s. I had a kit of the AMT 32 5 window coupe and when the Li’l Viky kit was reissued, I bought one to bash together with the 5 window coupe. I switched the chassis and engine and all the cool drag parts out of the Li’l Viky into the 5 window. After all that, I was looking at all the remaining parts from the two kits and thought there were enough left over to build something with. The 5 window had a fairly neat looking small block Chevy and a promo style chassis and the Viky had the stock front axle to go along with the body, hood, and grill shell. So after evaluating the situation, I thought what would Tim Boyd do? Therefore, that’s where the WWTBD came from. 😁 I didn’t have to think long and decided he would build a killer drag car with it, so that’s what I set out to do. I began by taking the promo chassis and removing the floor boards and molded in exhaust. I cleaned up the frame and rear axle and used sheet plastic to create new floor pans. In my eyes that was the biggest bang for the buck, as it made the rear axle appear to be a separate piece. I also built up the rocker panels to help close up some of the gaps with the rockers and the frame. I dug through my parts boxes for the wheels and tires and some other parts as well. Most of what I used came in the two kits though. This is my first Tamiya paint job and it won’t be my last, that stuff laid on like a dream. The decals were some from the kit and an aftermarket sheet from AMT. I hadn’t built a drag car in a long time and I doubt it would pass tech inspection,but it was a fun one for sure. Way back in the 80’s I had discovered the model car magazines on the market at that time. There wasn’t anything remotely close to the internet at that time, so if a person wanted information or images related to model cars, the magazines and some books were the only game in town at my house. So I got every one I could find and I studied them just as hard as I studied for my masters degree. I had a great desire to learn all I could about building and painting models. My favorite contributors were Bill Coulter, Juha Airio, and of course Tim Boyd. There were quite a few others who contributed as well. I learned quite a bit from those fellas and they saved me from heading down the wrong road many times with their willingness to share their knowledge and the great how to articles they created. I would like to thank them for all they have done for the hobby. I’m forever grateful and I’m still modelcarcrazy to this day.🤪 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Beautiful work and the paint is to die for..Very well done and super clean too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Old school Hot Rods are so kewl and yours is no exception. Great looking color and nicely built. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Outstanding job the tamyia light blue pearl is the joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Very nice, and a great example of what can be achieved starting with a "primitive" kit like AMT's ancient '32 Fords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Cool build. The blue paint and blue tinted windows really look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroMarty Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I am SOOOOOOO diggin' that!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Cool looking model with great paint. Well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Here, here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver77 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Got the stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Looks SOOOOO right! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Every angle kills it ! May I ask the source for the large size headlights? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_33 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2022 by Ghost_33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Whoa! Clean build, Terrific stance, and I especially like how the rear fenders were bobbed. Wonderful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 so crisp, SO CLEAN!! jus wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelcarcrazy Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/7/2022 at 3:01 AM, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Every angle kills it ! May I ask the source for the large size headlights? Thank you Thank you for the compliment. The headlights were in the Li’l Viky kit, but I believe the headlights are all the same in all the old AMT 32 Ford kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Thanks for this. I'll check my lil Vicky kit for the big headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Very cool Hot Rod! Really clean! Love the paint job, decals, and light the blue tinted windows and headlights. Well done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 10:14 PM, modelcarcrazy said: This build started out a little different than most of my other’s. I had a kit of the AMT 32 5 window coupe and when the Li’l Viky kit was reissued, I bought one to bash together with the 5 window coupe. I switched the chassis and engine and all the cool drag parts out of the Li’l Viky into the 5 window. After all that, I was looking at all the remaining parts from the two kits and thought there were enough left over to build something with. The 5 window had a fairly neat looking small block Chevy and a promo style chassis and the Viky had the stock front axle to go along with the body, hood, and grill shell. So after evaluating the situation, I thought what would Tim Boyd do? Therefore, that’s where the WWTBD came from. 😁 I didn’t have to think long and decided he would build a killer drag car with it, so that’s what I set out to do. I began by taking the promo chassis and removing the floor boards and molded in exhaust. I cleaned up the frame and rear axle and used sheet plastic to create new floor pans. In my eyes that was the biggest bang for the buck, as it made the rear axle appear to be a separate piece. I also built up the rocker panels to help close up some of the gaps with the rockers and the frame. I dug through my parts boxes for the wheels and tires and some other parts as well. Most of what I used came in the two kits though. This is my first Tamiya paint job and it won’t be my last, that stuff laid on like a dream. The decals were some from the kit and an aftermarket sheet from AMT. I hadn’t built a drag car in a long time and I doubt it would pass tech inspection,but it was a fun one for sure. Way back in the 80’s I had discovered the model car magazines on the market at that time. There wasn’t anything remotely close to the internet at that time, so if a person wanted information or images related to model cars, the magazines and some books were the only game in town at my house. So I got every one I could find and I studied them just as hard as I studied for my masters degree. I had a great desire to learn all I could about building and painting models. My favorite contributors were Bill Coulter, Juha Airio, and of course Tim Boyd. There were quite a few others who contributed as well. I learned quite a bit from those fellas and they saved me from heading down the wrong road many times with their willingness to share their knowledge and the great how to articles they created. I would like to thank them for all they have done for the hobby. I’m forever grateful and I’m still modelcarcrazy to this day.🤪 For real, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Nice looking build,you should be happy with the results!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Spectacular build! Great color! Very cool 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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