Rocking Rodney Rat

Nice color! That's gonna POP once you clear and smooth it out! -RRR

Sorry this thread has devolved into a discussion on varieties of malted beverages. I guess I asked for it. The next installment of the original intent of this forum topic (a buildup of a 5 window '36 Ford model car in 1/25th scale) will be in the 'under glass' section. Over and out.... -RRR

In this case, it's Bud Heavy..... -RRR

My friend, from Calgary, quaffs Bud Light like it's water, so maybe many fellow Canucks would concur... -RRR

It looks like your off to a good start. A solid foundation is important! A chopped 3w coupe is a good choice. -RRR

Not my fave brew, either. Limited to what decals are available!! -RRR

Vroom, vroom!! -RRR

So, ADL, KK and I have been having a running joke about cup holders in vehicles. Mainly, it's me suggesting that ADL add a cup holder to a build. As we all know, real hot rods don't have cup holders. I figured this build would be perfect for a cup holder, so I made one. That lead to a discussion about putting a beer in the holder. This past weekend I fashioned a can of Bud to put in the holder. The decal is from one of the Slixx race car sheets. Please note that the can of beer is NOT opened. None of us condone drinking alcoholic beverages and driving.... -RRR

Yes, it was narrowed to fit the tub, the door panels are from the Phantom Vickie as well.... -RRR

Painting this weekend....parts in primer... ------ Basic color scheme for the interior, Tamiya tan and brown. Notice the Dennis 'ADL' Lacy cup holder (in joke)... Thanks for looking.... -RRR

I've been using the Testors Extreme paints quite a bit lately. Dries fast here, but usually it's in the low 80s, so temp might be a factor. Yes, it goes on heavy (hides blemishes nicely) and the flakes are huge. Make sure you mix the paint almost constantly, as the big flakes will sink in the mix. If you're spraying mostly silver, that's the flakes that have settled to the bottom and you're picking them up and spitting them out. I've done this before. This paint is almost the exact opposite of Tamiya (not that one is better than the other, just works differently)....I like this color, I may have to look for some, I know where there is some of these paints (now discontinued) under lock and key and it's always seems to be there when I go, I just have to find a clerk with a key! -RRR

mrm- Following your build up. I agree that the '32 frames on these kits are a bit wonky, bulky and lots of attention needed to bring them around. I haven't noticed any warpage on the several I have purchased (both first and second issues). I just picked up three of the'30 coupes of the new version. Casually looking over parts on the first kit I opened, spied this... ...a nice hole in the seat. Obviously, QC must have been asleep when this was bagged... -RRR

I just grab some common pins from your wife's sewing box. They're FREE! She can't figure why she's always out of pins! -RRR

Not the FIRST, but, yes a little time taken to detail and fill in the seam between the body and the greenhouse is essential to a decent build. Details... Nice work... -RRR

nice parking job.... -RRR

I've been slowing plugging away on the '36. Not much of excitement to post, just finishing up a few last few items... I fabbed up the steering column mount. The plan is to use some photo-etched gauges... ------- I added a windshield frame to the body... ------- It's off to the paint booth now... -RRR

Good looking builds, Gerry! I hope all is well in the ole Pac NW! -RRR

Great stuff!! I had kinda forgotten about the Zingers! What a whimsical concept! I like the old box art builds...well done in '21! -RRR

It's not the quantity, but the quality and all three have that in spades!!! A terrific year anyone's standards. -RRR

That chop is looking good. That's not an easy chop on a '33/'34. Looking forward to more... -RRR

Nice builds, Rob. That Viper Kart is beautifully engineered... Happy New Year... -RRR

Beautiful paint jobs! I dig your style, man.... -RRR

One of my most productive years in years! I guess pandemics are good for staying home and sitting at the bench! Happy New Year to all..... -RRR

'49-'51 Mercury Woody.... -RRR