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What engine is represented in this kit?

The biggest thing for me is not having it too modern. I like the traditional style hot rods from the 50s and into the 60s. Just want to make sure I don't throw a rear end setup that is too modern. Sounds like just about anything except coilovers .

Thanks Ace, some great input and diagrams. Love the Linda Vaughn comment. Being in my early 30's I certainly missed her "prime" in the car world...but still find her to be one hot older woman.

I have looked through a handful of 1:1 forums and webpages, but can't seem to find an answer I am happy with. Can someone give a quick timeline and/or period correct rear suspension/axle setups for hot rod builds using any of the following (model T, A, . I know the most traditional would be the transverse leaf, but what came after that?

Appreciate all the positive feedback. Hoping to have something from the street finished and posted before NNL East.

Sorry about the pics. Will be redone shortly as full size. Thought I was trying to do clickable thumbnails.

Pics adjusted. Sorry, thought I did clickable thumbs.

Coming back into the hobby after a 2 year lay off meant digging up some old projects. Not sure when I will get them back on the bench for additional work, but still some of my favorite starts. My dream ride. 53 Ford F100, chopped top, pie cut hood, widened rear fenders, front wheel well openings moved forward, and a bunch of smoothing and tweaking. Heavily influenced by Foose's personal Ford truck. ASA model that eventually will represent an 80s/90s style dirt late model. Modified Scout crawler. Heavily modified Chevy coupe body destined to be a Richie Evans replica coupe modified. Finally, a modified Vega modified body. This was an arrangement with a friend with a resin business. I altered the body to go from the hatch style to a coupe/sedan style. I have a couple of these sitting on the shelf waiting for a chassis.

It has been two years since I have done much with plastic. Spent the last couple years doing wooden toys, but have recently had the urge to do some model building again. Not much new stuff to show, but a couple of modifieds I built probably 5 years ago. Replica of a modified that ran at Danbury, CT. My dad worked on the 1:1. Nothing on this build didn't end up getting heavily modified or scratchbuilt. One of my first true efforts at building a replica that required such extensive work. Probably still one of my better builds to date and proudly displayed at my dad's house. Replica of a DIRT modified (east coast) driven by Brett Hearn in the mid 80s. Chassis, body, and hood completely scratch built. This modified was a collaborative effort with a friend from upstate NY. This was the last project I completed before switching over to wood working. If I remember correctly he built the chassis and did final assembly. I think I did the interior tin, nose, and hood, as well as paint. This was given to a friend of ours who resides in TN. Replica of an 80s style asphalt modified run by Reggie Ruggeiro.

I can cetainly empathize with your desire to build at an extremely detailed and quality level. I spent many of weekends as a kid throwing together kits. Through high school and college I would build here and there. It wasn't until 2005 that I really got back into the hobby after settling down with a new house and my wife. I went strong for about 6 years asking a thousand questions on Randy Ayers and Fred's Resin forums. Now after a 2 year break, I have broken the plastic out again and am ready to start doing some building. The lesson I learned most from 2005 to now is that the hobby needs to be fun first and foremost. I was able to accomplish some of my goals in terms of builds, quality, and detail level. There are still some holy grail builds that I haven't gotten to. The reason being I have siked myself out a bit with my expectation of the final product. I would never discourage someone from trying new things and aiming high, just keep it at a pace and level that still remains fun.

From what I have read and remember from some of the slightly older reissues of the AMT 32 Ford 5w (like the one with the green car on the box), many of the original custom parts (like cycle fenders) were not included. This looks like a true reissue of the original. Any idea when this was released as I don't see this particular one available at places like modelroundup and plastic-models. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-ERTL-1932-FORD-5W-COUPE-FACTORY-SEALED-/281059819940?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item41707881a4

Finally making a comeback to the hobby after a 2 year lay off. I picked up with a project that I started several years ago and plan on painting it with a satin style finish. I have read the comments that the MM 2 part lacquer spray paint "needs" the clear coat. What am I risking by not using the clear coat. I would think the base coat alone would give me the satin look I am looking for.