Phildaupho Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) I am building a model inspired by Vic Edelbrock’s Chopped 5-Window Deuce Coupe as one of two Deuces that will appear on the poster for the Deuce Days in Scale Model Car Show that will take place in Victoria BC Canada next year - Sunday July 24, 2016 in conjunction Northwest Deuce Days which happens every three years and has become one of the premier hot rod events. It attracts over 800 pre-1952 cars. Of those over half are Deuces. Once the Deuce Days in Scale poster is ready I will post more information on the model car show but first I have to build the models. The build of the real car is chronicled on the Brizio website http://www.roybriziostreetrods.com/progress/edelbrock/index.htm Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki My model will hopefully resemble and be similar in many ways but I am not attempting to build an exact replica of the Edelbrock Coupe. - Top chopped scale 2½ inches, insert cut out to paint separately. If I had been the kit designer I would have had an open insert area with the option of a fabric or flush insert. [Recently learned that Ford could have stamped the Coupes without an insert but did because the Sedan required an insert and they want similarity amongst the versions] - Dash from Phantom Phaeton - Pegasus wheels mounted on AMT Phantom Phaeton tires. Front wheels narrowed and diameter reduced - Frame – adapted cross tubing from Phantom Phaeton which was more complicated than I thought it would be. Rear end supported only by coil-over shocks and four bars - Engine – Ford small block with 5-speed from AMT Wagon Rod - Testor’s Dark Red enamel - Flame decals from Revell ’49 Merc Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited May 4, 2015 by Phildaupho
Bernard Kron Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Nice work! The front 3/4 view shows a very promising stance. I keep meaning to do the tubular "k-member" adaptation from the Phantom Phaeton to the Revell chassis. It's never done but seems so obvious to get a truly contemporary rod chassis. What are the issues you encountered. I also have noticed on several of your Deuces that you've narrowed the front tires and/or wheels in some manner. What is it you actually do? The result is invisible and it addresses a cmomon flaw in so many contemporary rod models I have seen. Looking forward to more, more, more... Edited April 12, 2015 by Bernard Kron
Phildaupho Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks Bernard for your comments. Regarding the Phantom Phaeton k-member I thought it would drop right in. Of course right from the start I lost some width with my saw cuts. I used a k-member from a pre-painted Phaeton so you can see the parts I used. By cutting off the short central pieces and replacing them with new pieces of proper length I was able to bend the rest to fit. I used the aft engine mount from the Deuce kit cross member to support the transmission and locate the rear stabilizer bars. A new aftermost tubular cross member was also added. I am pretty sure I can use the Deuce kit exhaust. I have separated the pipes just ahead of the mufflers and have drilled and pinned the pieces for rejoining. The mufflers had to be trimmed somewhat to fit between the tubing. Regarding the front wheels, in this case I cut off the outer most contour then sanded the diameter down by chucking the wheel in my moto-tool. I also trimmed the inner diameter of the tire until the wheel fit. At that point I trimmed the back of the wheel to the proper width. Nice work! The front 3/4 view shows a very promising stance. I keep meaning to do the tubular "k-member" adaptation from the Phantom Phaeton to the Revell chassis. It's never done but seems so obvious to get a truly contemporary rod chassis. What are the issues you encountered. I also have noticed on several of your Deuces that you've narrowed the front tires and/or wheels in some manner. What is it you actually do? The result is invisible and it addresses a cmomon flaw in so many contemporary rod models I have seen. Looking forward to more, more, more...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Nice. What axle are you using for the front?
Phildaupho Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Bob - I am using the kit axle but have incorporated the center I-beam section from a Revell 40 Ford and will chrome foil it once finished Hosted on Fotki Nice. What axle are you using for the front? Edited April 13, 2015 by Phildaupho
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks. Interesting way of doing it. Looking forward to seeing more progress.
microwheel Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Nice little deuce Phil, if it turns out anywhere near like the pic of the real car, it should be a show stopper.
Phildaupho Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 Most of the painting is done so it is now assembly time. INTERIOR – I was not able to find a complete photo of the interior on the Edelbrock 5-W so just had to speculate. Used Model Master Custom Lacquer System Fabric Tan, which I really liked. It reminded me of Scale Motorsports Faux Fabric that I was really missing. Alclad chrome on steering wheel. The dash is from the AMT Phantom Vickie. Hosted on Fotki ENGINE – Revell Ford 5-liter block with 5-speed from AMT Wagon Rod, Alclad Chrome applied to intake manifold, heads and water pump cover. Edelbrock valve covers from parts box. Air cleaner is modified from the Revell 48 Ford Convertible and was raised to clear the distributor. I had to modify the exhaust headers to fit through the tubular cross-member. Hosted on Fotki
Phildaupho Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 CHASSIS – As mentioned previously the chassis uses the tubular cross member from the AMT phantom Vickie with the Revell aft engine mount so I could still use kit rear stabilizer bars. The rear end is supported only by the coil-overs. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
wayne swayze Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Really nice work! Nice to see the brake lines also. Can't wait to see the finished car!
freakshow12 Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Looks good but the small block chevy valve covers look out of place...
Phildaupho Posted May 4, 2015 Author Posted May 4, 2015 Yes I know what you are saying but the model is inspired by the Edelbrock 5-W and they were the only Edelbrock valve covers I could find. I may end up changing them. Looks good but the small block chevy valve covers look out of place...
freakshow12 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 It's no big deal. I'm sure once everything else is on the chassis it wil be fine. I only noticed because I'm a Ford guy. Lol
horsepower Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 You would need a rear panhard bar to locate and keep the rear end centered from side to side, look at a few full size car magazines to get an idea of the one that is easiest to add to your build. But other than the Chevrolet valve covers on a Ford the rest is really nice.
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