Rocking Rodney Rat

Nice upgrades, ready to take over the track next season!... -RRR

I build hot rod models because I have never been able to afford a real one (well, priorities, actually, two daughters, etc...) so that kinda keeps the jones away. I will buy a real one once I sell this big house and I retire (wifey promises).... -RRR

Do you have a girlfriend? Shaggin' in the back of the Lincoln will be way more comfy than the Nova. -RRR

I bet you were using the DupliColor DAP-1700 (look for the numbers right above the bar code). You are correct, it doesn't sand well. Pick up the DAP-1699 (slighty lighter color). That sands very well. This kit might even interest a primarily hot rod/drag builder 😎 -RRR

You're ahead of me.... -RRR

Carbeque!!! The company my wife works for was recently purchased by a very large national company. They are offering company cars, a Chevy Malibu (I think that's what that is). In any case, my wife opted to keep driving her Volvo XC-60 instead. One of her co-workers picked up her car, drove it off the lot and down the street, then...BOOM!! -RRR

My goal for the long weekend is to get my sedan finished.... -RRR

I always enjoy your posts, Paul! Keep on it, I hope to see it done some day. You and KK @Kit Karson always perform such precision cutting while I'm using a scale chainsaw! -RRR

I'll admit it. I'm a sucker for box art. I guess it's the (frustrated?) artist in me. And as others have said, the contents don't usually measure up. A recent fave of mine. Yes, I bought three. Contents were worth it.... -RRR

I use these powders to add some wear/dirt/highlighting to add a bit of realism in certain situations... -RRR https://micromark.com/products/doc-obriens-weathering-powders-set-of-12-colors?variant=43891097927851&frt=14&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrL77046ViAMVnlN_AB2kYi4SEAQYASABEgLs8PD_BwE

I'm making (slow) progress on the final assembly of my sedan. The engine is completed. The SBC block and accessories are from the Testors Boydster. I had components aftermarket chromed many years ago. This seemed to be a perfect opportunity to use it. The T-5 trans is from a Mustang kit. Block hugger headers are from the Revell '37 Ford. The interior is dialed in. Front seats and door panels are from the Speedwagon. I used a second set of seats to make the headrests. Dash center section and gauge panel is from the Revell '37 Ford convertible (blue kit). Billet style steering wheel is from the Monogram 55 Ford pickup (red kit). I'm using the IFS from the AMT Phantom Vickie [sic] and photoetched disc brakes. I have so little space between the discs and the wheel, I'm having a hard time fitting in brake calipers (track width is a concern). I'm using some resin calipers from Reps and Mins of MD. Hopefully I can get this done over the upcoming long weekend. Thanks for looking.... -RRR

Cool work! -RRR

LOL!!! I can think of a few words, but they'd get me kicked off of the forum. Look at those mirrors!!! Can you imagine cruising the beach in this? A total babe magnet car. That cowl induction and wing adds at least 20HP.... -RRR

I clear coated the body and added the side graphic decal from the new kits' decal sheet. nothing like a digital picture to show that you didn't get the stripe on straight..... too late now! Onward to another coat of clear... -RRR

Good to see you back at this one.... -RRR