Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) As several of us are, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Revell '32 roadster based on the Rat Roaster. Perhaps this week, KK? I went to my local hobby shop recently and the proprietor looked up the kit on his distributors' website and it didn't even appear. In any case, I have a few parts from the Rat Roaster, enough pieces to at least get started on my idea. A '32 3 window body using the bulk of the parts from the new roadster kit. I plan to have the limefire headers stick out through a slot cut in the hood sides. I have an old '32 3w build from the original issue in '96 or so with a decent chop. Being lazy, I decided to start with this body by stripping the paint in Easy Off oven cleaner.... ------------------------- Cleaned off, the body looks pretty good and I must say I did a fine job on the chop some 25 years or so ago...I even impressed myself! ----------------- The rat roaster frame fits well, the 3w interior tub attaches to the tabs on the floor pan and all looks pretty good. Once I added the wheel wells, there was a noticeable gap between the rails and the wheel wells. Yup, too much gappage.... ------------------ The solution is a cut across the frame and floor right past the end of the reveal running down the side... -------------------- so, once again, the one person powered sawzall is put into action. Body, interior tub and frame mated back together with a couple of rubber bands and a schmear or two of CA gloo..... I'm using the three row louvered hood sides with the bottom row of louvers sanded off. The black oval is an approximation of where a hole will be cut for the headers. I won't know the exact location until I get the roadster kit. More later as the build progresses... -RRR Edited November 27, 2022 by Rocking Rodney Rat 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Nice start, I like your fix for the out of line frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 That is a beautiful looking chop job!👍 Can’t wait to see what you do with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: As several of us are, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Revell '32 roadster based on the Rat Roaster. Perhaps this week, KK? I went to my local hobby shop recently and the proprietor looked up the kit on his distributors' website and it didn't even appear. In any case, I have a few parts from the Rat Roaster, enough pieces to at least get started on my idea. I’ve had mine for a few weeks - I wonder if they’re going to be in short supply if places are struggling to get them? Better stock up in case they disappear like some of the other Revell hot rod kits of the past few years… Great start - always enjoy your builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 8 hours ago, CabDriver said: I’ve had mine for a few weeks - I wonder if they’re going to be in short supply if places are struggling to get them? Better stock up in case they disappear like some of the other Revell hot rod kits of the past few years… Great start - always enjoy your builds! Thanks, Jim. My good friend Kit Karson has an 'in' with a hobby seller and apparently he's getting them in this week. Strange that my local shop couldn't even find the kit on the database of his distributor. All good things come to those that wait..... -RRR 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 13 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: As several of us are, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Revell '32 roadster based on the Rat Roaster. Perhaps this week, KK? I went to my local hobby shop recently and the proprietor looked up the kit on his distributors' website and it didn't even appear. In any case, I have a few parts from the Rat Roaster, enough pieces to at least get started on my idea. A '32 3 window body using the bulk of the parts from the new roadster kit. I plan to have the limefire headers stick out through a slot cut in the hood sides. I have an old '32 3w build from the original issue in '96 or so with a decent chop. Being lazy, I decided to start with this body by stripping the paint in Easy Off oven cleaner.... ------------------------- Cleaned off, the body looks pretty good and I must say I did a fine job on the chop some 25 years or so ago...I even impressed myself! ----------------- The rat roaster frame fits well, the 3w interior tub attaches to the tabs on the floor pan and all looks pretty good. Once I added the wheel wells, there was a noticeable gap between the rails and the wheel wells. Yup, too much gappage.... ------------------ The solution is a cut across the frame and floor right past the end of the reveal running down the side... -------------------- so, once again, the one person powered sawzall is put into action. Body, interior tub and frame mated back together with a couple of rubber bands and a schmear or two of CA gloo..... I'm using the three row louvered hood sides with the bottom row of louvers sanded off. The black oval is an approximation of where a hole will be cut for the headers. I won't know the exact location until I get the roadster kit. More later as the build progresses... -RRR Absolutely believe your chop is in fact the best 3W chop you've ever done! -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 It's odd that the Rat Roaster frame didn't fit the three window body. It looks like you used the RR inner wheel wells? You came up with a great solution to the problem. I use a Phantom Vickie chassis under a resin three window body. It fit well right out the box. But, I still cut on the rear of the frame to tuck it up almost out of site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Plowboy said: It looks like you used the RR inner wheel wells? The inner wheel wells are from the 3 window coupe. The RR inner wheel wells have that extra lip to mount the fenders on.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 15 hours ago, CabDriver said: I’ve had mine for a few weeks - I wonder if they’re going to be in short supply if places are struggling to get them? Better stock up in case they disappear like some of the other Revell hot rod kits of the past few years… Great start - always enjoy your builds! I don't think I'd go into panic mode just yet. I got mine from Spotlight Hobbies a couple weeks ago, they must be a preferred Revell dealer (didn't realize that was still a thing since Blitz took over). But they are just starting to hit most retailers right now. My LHS got them last week (picked up two more) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 That is one cleanly cut chop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Excellent chop RR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 I ordered some front tires from modelhustires.com with super speedy delivery, I ordered them on Wednesday and they arrived on Saturday! These are 100 and 110 sizes, the two smallest street rod tires they make. If you're not familiar with them, great resin tires. They fit AMT/MPC sized wheels, not Revell/Monogram size, if you know what I mean... ---------------- Mockups... with the smaller front tires (rear is their slick, part #140, I believe)... ------------------------ with the slightly lager front tire... ---------------------- I had this tuck n' roll style resin interior panel and seat set languishing in a box, started from another long-dormant build. I stripped the yellowing white paint and will repaint... ---------------------- I installed the firewall, got the inner wheel wells dialed in with a few small pieces added to fill some gaps, putty has since been sanded), I got the frame cleaned up with some putty on some sinks on the rails, c-notched the front crossmember (gotta get that front low)....awaiting arrival for the roadster kit that KK is supposed to be picking up today at the ACME NNL in Atlanta... I'm futzing around with a few small details, deflated the rear airbags, notched the rear frame rails and what not. I might shoot some primer this weekend to see where I'm at on a few parts, mostly the body.... Stay tuned... -RRR 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Love where this one is headed. Sure to be another awesome ‘32 from your workbench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmodeler Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Great work RRR. I love the chop and the frame fix , should be an awesome deuce coupe ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Nice work RRR! I have about four of these kits but am yet to start one - so many other projects on the go at the moment. I do hope I remember that trick for correcting the inner fender to frame gap - that is inspired! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 5:35 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said: I ordered some front tires from modelhustires.com with super speedy delivery, I ordered them on Wednesday and they arrived on Saturday! These are 100 and 110 sizes, the two smallest street rod tires they make. If you're not familiar with them, great resin tires. They fit AMT/MPC sized wheels, not Revell/Monogram size, if you know what I mean... ---------------- Mockups... with the smaller front tires (rear is their slick, part #140, I believe)... ------------------------ with the slightly lager front tire... ---------------------- I had this tuck n' roll style resin interior panel and seat set languishing in a box, started from another long-dormant build. I stripped the yellowing white paint and will repaint... ---------------------- I installed the firewall, got the inner wheel wells dialed in with a few small pieces added to fill some gaps, putty has since been sanded), I got the frame cleaned up with some putty on some sinks on the rails, c-notched the front crossmember (gotta get that front low)....awaiting arrival for the roadster kit that KK is supposed to be picking up today at the ACME NNL in Atlanta... I'm futzing around with a few small details, deflated the rear airbags, notched the rear frame rails and what not. I might shoot some primer this weekend to see where I'm at on a few parts, mostly the body.... Stay tuned... -RRR Going to use those "flame arresters" on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Calb56 said: Going to use those "flame arresters" on this? Yepper, on top of the 3 x 2 manifold and Rochester 2G carbs from the Revell Model A series....vroom, vroom!!! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 31 minutes ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Yepper, on top of the 3 x 2 manifold and Rochester 2G carbs from the Revell Model A series....vroom, vroom!!! -RRR This will be very cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 A pair of Revell 1932 Ford Roadster Street Rods were loaded on the transport yesterday & if Nicole doesn't pitch a fit... should be dropped off by Friday, RRR!! Merry Christmas -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Kit Karson said: A pair of Revell 1932 Ford Roadster Street Rods were loaded on the transport yesterday & if Nicole doesn't pitch a fit... should be dropped off by Friday, RRR!! Thanks, KK!! You're the BEST. I'm waiting for the post.... -RRR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 14 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Thanks, KK!! You're the BEST. I'm waiting for the post.... -RRR That is cool!!! I can barely wait to be able to afford this new kit. One of the few kits that I've been truly excited about. ...back to your regular programming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Calb56 said: That is cool!!! I can barely wait to be able to afford this new kit. One of the few kits that I've been truly excited about. ...back to your regular programming. Charles, check your messages... -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) I finally got my grubby mitts on a couple of the new Revell '32 roadsters, thanks to my pall KK! Much obliged! The missing items I needed to source (engine and related items) are now here and work can progress. The idea for this is to have the new headers poking out through the hood sides. I wasted no time in removing the chrome from the headers. The first step is to temporarily assemble the engine and set it in place.... yes the headers are too long, they will be shortened... ------------------------ Next take some measurements and transfer that to the hood sides... ------------------------------ Take the plunge and make some cuts..... --------------------------------- A LOT of fitting and futzing here.... --------------------- I added a bead around the openings...... ------------------- Both hood sides cut out, bead glued on (Evergreen .020" rectangle), a schmear of putty applied around the openings with some blue masking tape over the louvers to protect them. ------------------- Header has been shortened, cap installed and the piece between the header and the exhaust has been fabricated up. That little piece took a long time to make and get it fitted right. Now I have to do the other side 😬..... One interesting thing I realized in the new roadster kit (and presumably on the original "Rat Roaster") is that the master cylinder/brake booster was omitted. The mounting tab is on the transmission crossmember. I scoured the parts list, it's not on there. More later. Thanks for playing along! -RRR Edited November 15, 2022 by Rocking Rodney Rat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Beautiful! Is the top portion of the hood going to be removable? How are you painting the body with the headers sticking through the hood?🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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