Rocking Rodney Rat

I believe the wheels I sourced on Ebay, they are from the same mold as the Monogram Black Widow pickup that was recently re-issued. The wheels in the Black Widow are chromed, these were not and molded in silver. Front tires are from a dragster, with the center rib cut out. The rear tires are from the AMT Vintage Police Car '27 T Touring (I believe...???). -RRR

This was a quick two week+ slammer (no frame, interior or engine) build done as a design concept. -Body from the Revell '29 roadster -cockpit from the MPC Cosmic Charger -Wheels and tires from the parts box -the rest of it is from various kits and Evergreen styrene -Paint is Testors Extreme Diamond Dust and Tamiya Silver Leaf (my usual dust encrusted crappy paint job). -Thanks for the inspiration by KK and his amazing '29 build ongoing... -build-up pix here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/29-roadster-lsr-/ Thanks for looking.... -RRR

Thanks! Here's the build-up pix: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/32-vicky-cabriolet/ -RRR

I like the patina. I don't think paint rollers existed in 1925, but whatever, nice work.... -RRR

You guys have a lot more patience than I do with some of these restos! Yes, that's definitely a pic from the Pac NW, look at all of the pine trees in the background. And, yes Olympia Beer and Dick Lewis Pontiac are from Olympia, WA. Carry on.... -RRR

Good to see some slicing and dicing?.... -RRR

WOW!!!! -RRR

Ditch the Rustoleum. Go with Duplicolor DAP-1699 (find that SKU letter/number on the label near the bar code) primer. This is a light grey, sprays on smooth and sands well. Avoid the DAP-1700, a darker grey, it doesn't sand as well. Available at auto parts stores. I have NEVER had it mess up any plastics or resin. Don't put paint on too heavy. A few lights coats are better. Use Tamiya paints (yeah, they're expensive, but worth it). My $.02 and worth both pennies.... -RRR

The hipster with the pipe and the comb-over really makes the pic... -RRR

You're welcome. I use mine often. Lots of delicate surgery here, we all know the patient is in the doctors' good hands and will survive all of the cutting and stitching together. Carry on..... -RRR

My father owned a couple of Ramblers. I remember going to the dealer to pick up our new '63 wagon in red. My father ordered it with the inside rear door handle delete option. An early form of a 'child lock'. You had to open the rear doors from the outside. My old man was ahead of his time.... -RRR

The ole Switcheroos!!! -RRR

Nice job, with the STR6 power! The ragtop came out great! -RRR

I believe this is the original version of the above kit? One of the 'Switchers' kits.....-RRR

'31 Ford Mordor....at about 4000' elevation in the Coronado National Forest outside of Tucson....nice stock resto job. -RRR

Speaking of Gang Green, one of my favorite covers... -RRR

It would be easier to start with the original 'Rat Roaster' version of the kit with the stock windshield and body with the mounting location divots for the windshield than the new rendition. -RRR

Add to new parts list: The body, which has been modified to accept the DuVall windshield. (no mounting divots on the side of the cowl to mount stock windshield). -RRR

that's the Australian version.....

YUM!!!! It's the same as the original blown SBC.... -RRR

You need a Bluto in pirate outfit popping out of the hatch! -RRR

IKEA has many options.... -RRR

Great site, TONS of information on traditional rods and kustoms. I miss the HAMB mobile app... -RRR