Dale W. Verts Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I know they're a dime-a-dozen, but this one is MINE. Still struggling with what I want it to look like. I dropped the nose some, and the motor is from the "Rat Roaster" kit. I need to build headers, and I'm not sure whether to bend styrene or try solder (input welcome here). Still, I'm havin' a lot of fun with these things. And with twelve weeks down with a broken ankle I should get pretty good at this. Or go completely nuts. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Looks really cool. I think you will have more fun with the solder for the headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'll probably pick up some solder today. What I have here is too big. Thanks. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Really nice work so far. Looking forward to your progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nice start, check this for the headers http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84407&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always painting Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 32s are dope your's looks sick nice an clean. ... here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 They might be a dime a dozen but they make such great hot rods!! There is so much than can be done with them, both in the real world and, thanks to Revell (and the aftermarket of course!), in scale as well. I like where you're going with this build and will watch with interest. Let us know how you get on with the solder, it is something I have never done so any enlightenment will most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 SARRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR ANKLE ,THE 32 LOOKS GOOD ,DO YOU NOT HAVE THE HEADERS FROM THE RATROASTER ? ,IF SO YOU CAN SHORTEN THEM TO WORK ON THAT BUILD , SOLDER WOULD BE MY PICK IF I HAD TO MAKE SOME ,I,V USED BOTH SOLDER AND STYRENE ,DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF HEADERS , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Bowen Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 You can never have too many Deuces! They are spectacular any way you slice them...box-stock to channeled-and-chopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks for the confidence-building folks. And for the link Dinky. The Roaster tubes just don't feel right for this car, if you know what I mean. LOVE the '32's myself. They just look MEAN. The Roaster car is gettin' a nasty flathead whenever I get to it. Like Doug says, you can do so many things with them. Pretty far out. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Neat hot rod,carn't wait to see them headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'll do my best. How many "firsts" can you have in a week of buldin' model cars? Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 You can never have too many Deuces! They are spectacular any way you slice them...box-stock to channeled-and-chopped. I agree with Doug, the main thing is that you are putting your own spin on it and having FUN doing it! looking good Dale!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 "Uhhh, hey waitress, I'll like to order of a couple of 32's if you don't mind, easy on the chrome though, and no flat heads". "You only have two left? Well, add a side order of 34's too". Thanks. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) I have four more 32's, two 34's, a handful of Model A's, some T-buckets, Willy's, etc.etc. How's THAT for an order...? Dale Edited May 10, 2014 by Dale W. Verts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Sounds like a good line up of rods you've got to get through there Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Now that's a fact. A wonderful collection, and you've started very well. Gassers, altereds and Hot Rods. I love them all. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Big 'ole slobberin' motors, hittin' you in the chest with a deep basso beat. And they're still IDLING... Rock and roll! Dale Edited May 12, 2014 by Dale W. Verts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Try aluminum welding rod for the headers.It's light weight,strong and can be polished to a chrome like shine with any type of metal polish.I use super glue to bond it to styrene.I got mine from a friend who does a lot of aluminum welding.Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks for the tip Tom! Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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