Rocking Rodney Rat

I built a '29 pickup in 1991 inspired by that Tim Boyd article. I still have it, although it's showing some wear. The truck was dropped by a club member who insisted in bringing it to a show I couldn't attend. It's ben repaired. I will shoot some pix of it and post. In the meantime, here's my recent tribute build..... -RRR

That's kool news, KK! Now's your chance to get your name in lights, y'all!! Anyone else wanna join in the fun? -RRR

That's a great idea and execution...well done!!! -RRR

Nice colors! Ya can't have too many '32 Fords on the forum! -RRR

Nice rod. Yes, filling in the rear wheel well openings on the body looks so much better... -RRR

I wish I was that organized. My parts boxes are model boxes....with parts in them. Most are parts from the model shown on the box art, but I just never know where some parts might be. It's a treasure hunt for that part... -RRR

All parts removed from the sprue, mold lines, sink marks and other blemishes are work over. Light sanding, WASH all parts with hot (out of the tap) water and dish soap, rinse thoroughly and dry (in the dehydrator?). Primer, more sanding and fixing etc id needed and paint. That gives you the best chance of a good looking build, your mileage may vary.... -RRR

Don't use Rust-o-leum paints, unless you're worrying about your model rusting. Many prefer Tamiya primer but it's expensive. I use Duplicolor (at your local auto parts store) primer. Look for DAP-1699 near the bar code. It sands real nice. The darker DAP-1700 doesn't sand as well, it will gum up your sandpaper. My $.02 and worth both pennies.... -RRR

CA gloo and E6000 when I have to nudge a part in to place. That is all.... -RRR

K&R Kustom+Rods Killer A Koupe...

The wheels are nice, the rest is humble at best. The Revell '32 series are far superior offerings.... -RRR

A Darwin Award winner in a van stopped in the middle lane of the turnpike, got out of the van, walked around to the back and this pickup hit him and killed him instantly. Three other cars were also involved.... -RRR

Yup, fun little bugger. Certainly, lots of possibilities: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/vw-bug-aafa-fuel-altered/9978y07y8.html -RRR

In October 2016, Bad Brains were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,[56] but were not inducted. -from Wikipedia...maybe some day. -RRR

Bad Brains Husker Du Minutemen X NY Dolls MC5 Sonics Mudhoney (Mark Arm coined the word 'grunge') ....and many more influential bands that will never get their due.... The R&R HoF ignores punk rock...(and most punkers don't give a BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH about the Hall). -RRR

Tamiya TS-58 Light Pearl Blue. Clear overcoat with Minwax Polyurethane.... -RRR

Indeed.... -RRR

Yup, yup, yup!! Very fine craftsmanship on these builds. I love that old kit. It's good to have it still around... -RRR

Good to see another one of these on the bench. It builds up nice. https://public.fotki.com/jferren/1932-mordor-sedan/ Bring it on home!!! -RRR

This build was inspired by a Jeff Allison drawing used as the T-shirt art for one of the Billetproof shows a few years ago. -body is from the recent Revell roadster issue (smooth cowl). -frame is from the AMT Phantom Vickie [sic] -engine is from the MPC Ohio George Montgomery (RIP) Malco Gasser Mustang. -other bits and pieces from the parts boxes.

Way kool, this might be my Holy Grail kit based on fond memories... -RRR

Thanks, don't hold your breath, though. Shelved for now.... -RRR

Promising start. AA/FA is one of my fav classes.... -RRR

Wow, opening doors and trunks, that's way too much work for this olde guy!!! Looks real good on this venerable kit... Looking forward to seeing more. -RRR