Steve Prideaux Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 This is a 32 Revell roadster with a little flat head motor. Ready for the dry lakes. thanks for looking. Comments welcome. Steve Prideaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Looks jus fine to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is that R2D2 in the passenger seat??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Looks cool to me . Harry that is the fuel tank , the hand pump is next to it . It is a former airplane part . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Looks good Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice job capturing the look and feel of the stripped down early lakes cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Spot on! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You nailed it! Looks ready to set some land speed records. - Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 hmm love it , the color is perfect also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Right on!! That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice job capturing the look and feel of the stripped down early lakes cars. Agreed. It looks completely authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 GREAT BUILD STEVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Nice and simple. I like it Did you hinge the hood or is it just glued in place? Edited July 24, 2013 by PowerPlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very cool and looks authentic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Harry that is the fuel tank , the hand pump is next to it . It is a former airplane part . I still say it looks like R2D2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 R2Diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Very cool lakes car, very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 ........Great interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Nicely done! It's got the right look, alright. And there's a lot more to this model than your pictures show. It looks like you went to some lengths to provide the car with period-correct suspension, judging from the bits of the front end peaking through. I'd also love to see more of the interior. But most interestingly, the car is inspired by a real car from back in the day, the Williams Bros. #159 A-bone which started out with a Flattie around 1948 and then in '54 ran a small block Dodge and ran... 159 MPH at Bonneville. It has been recently restored. You went with the same color, but where on earth did you come up with the decals? Anyway, sweet build. Thanx! Here's are a couple of pics of the inspiration car: Edited July 25, 2013 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I still say it looks like R2D2! You are right Harry it does look like an early R2D2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prideaux Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thank you all for the comments. I really appreciate them. Harry, I think it was way before R2D2, he was just called R. !!!. Bernard, you are correct, I saw the Williams roadster at the Pebble Beach several years ago. The front suspension consists of a brass I-beam axle with working steering back to the steering box, brass springs and shackles. bolted together. The decals were made for by Joe Curtis, on his Alps. ( which just died) Does anybody know of any place that works on Alps printers ? thanks for the interest. Steve Prideaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 ... The front suspension consists of a brass I-beam axle with working steering back to the steering box, brass springs and shackles. bolted together. The decals were made for by Joe Curtis, on his Alps. ( which just died) Does anybody know of any place that works on Alps printers ? ... I guess I was right. There's a whole lot more to your model than your initial pictures let on! Any chance of seeing some detail pics of the chassis and interior? Regarding the Alps. here's a link you might find useful" http://www.alps-supplies.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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