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I'm not sure how I missed this post (I've been kept up with texts, tho).... Really looking fine. Are you SURE you're not going to give it a slight haircut??? J/K... Carry on. Metalflake red? If you can still find any of the disco'd Testors One Hit/Extreme Revving Red, that would be PERFECT!! -RRR
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Nice build of that classic kit! -RRR
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Lakester
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Rick L's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
This looks like the body is coming along. Check out the pix here for some ideas: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/kr-kustomsrods-bell/ I'll be checking your progress! -RRR -
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My Model "A" Dilemma
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That axle pictured above is a resin 'copy' of the axles found in the Revell '32 Ford kits (several body styles of that kit, roadster, 3 window, 5 window, sedan, Speedwagon and "Rat Roaster" roadster), they all have this axle). I'd be wary of using a resin axle that will have some weight resting on it, seems like it would warp over time (unless they have a metal insert of some sort to firm it up), my $.02..... -RRR -
*Portable Spray Booth*
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Zippi's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
yes, I get tons of dust in my paint jobs with my setup.... -RRR -
*Portable Spray Booth*
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Zippi's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
When I open a can, I throw the lid away. Is that a bad thing to do? I've always done that, they just get in the way. -RRR -
*Portable Spray Booth*
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Zippi's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Here's the worlds most 'Rube Goldberg' spray booth. I work in my garage and improvised this booth consists of a carboard box, a plastic funnel (with most of the small part cut off) and small vacuum cleaner to suck up the mist. It works. For awhile and and when it gets clogged up and gunked up, I tear it apart and start with a new box (shown here). With some scraping of overspray and a cleaning of the vacuum cleaner filter and I tape it together and start again. It's marginally better than getting everything in the garage covered with a fine coat of overspray.... -RRR -
another '32 sedan -update 4/26/21
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Rocking Rodney Rat's topic in WIP: Model Cars
The lid has been lowered. Not one of my cleanest chops ever, but it will be fine with some massaging. The stock body shown for comparison.... -RRR -
Lousy kit
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to johnfin's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I don't believe I have ever built one either.... -RRR -
another '32 sedan -update 4/26/21
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Rocking Rodney Rat's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Yes, ADL told me that. I know (of) Bryce, we used to all hang out on another forum several years ago. He is a very talented builder in Melbourne AUS area. I'm not going to build a 'replica' but using it as inspiration....I hope I can do it justice. -RRR -
There's been a few '32 sedans thrown up here recently and well, if ya can't beat 'em, join 'em! I have to give a shoutout to our friend ADL (Dennis Lacy) who recently made a chopped '32 sedan for master resin caster Ed Fluck. I told ADL I'd really like to have one of those bodies. It turns out Ed is busy with other castings and won't have time for this one in awhile. So, now that I've been thinking of building one and not wanting to wait, I have decided to take the plunge and start my own utilizing my scale Sawzall to drop the lid.... Here's my inspiration: My plan is to keep it FoMoCo and use the y-block from the Revell '57 kit (sedan and wagon versions available) with the optional two carb intake manifold.... Here's the 'yard sale' of parts gathered.... In keeping with true hot rod style, a serious rubber rake will be adapted. Front wheels and tires from the Revell Model 'A' series with Modelhaus front tires and some AMT wheels (specific kit lost to history). The QC is from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. The stock style firewall is from the Revell Rat Roaster 32 roadster. The '40 dash is from the Revell '32 5ive window coupe. I'm planning on using a Tamiya olive drab military color with a custom mix "oxblood" color interior with some black accents for the engine and drivetrain. I haven't decided if I should keep the chrome on the front suspension or go black....A big thanks to Kit Karson for supplying some of the parts..... Let's fire up the Sawzall!!!! -RRR
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HA! I have few scattered around here. That hemi with the over-the-top double blower setup would look good in some kind of funky '60s show rod style 'T' wouldn't it? Other than that, gathering dust.... -RRR
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Down memory lane for fun
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to John1955's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I wish I had your temperament, especially when I was younger! -RRR -
I remember seeing a picture of this kit in the ole Auto World (Scranton, PA) catalog as a kid. It's been a holy grail build for me and I finally finished it after a few fitful starts and stops. It's the AMT Piranha chassis and the AMT Studebaker 1953 Studebaker body. -Paint on the body is Testors One-Hit 'Extreme'' (or whatever name they were using when it was discontinued) Emerald Mist. -Frame is Tamiya gloss black with the panels cut out of bare metal foil, matt aluminum color. here's the original box art from back in the '60s.... Thanks for looking.... -RRR
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Favorite/greatest body style ever?
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Venom's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The 1932 Ford, in it's various iterations, is the most iconic styling statement (this was a one-year only style) ever made in the automotive industry. -RRR -
Revell 57 Ford Sedan Gasser
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to cobraman's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Wicked Pissah, Ray!!! Bring it on home!!!! -RRR -
Mr. Speed '53 Studebaker
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Rocking Rodney Rat's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Will look even smoother with clear coat.... -RRR -
Mr. Speed '53 Studebaker
Rocking Rodney Rat replied to Rocking Rodney Rat's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Thanks, I got some more BMF done today...slow and steady...next up a couple coats of clear on the body... -RRR