Rocking Rodney Rat

An attempt at replicating the Mooneyes dragster in scale I built a few years ago...-RRR

If you're into Revell Parts Packs and want a trip down memory lane, or perhaps you missed them the first time around and you're wondering all the fuss is about, you can view them here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/revell-parts-packs/ it's the only things are collect (model auto related)..... -RRR

Very well done. It looks like it's been sitting awhile (flat spot on the tyres?)..... -RRR

Some nice body work going on here. I did the opposite, put the '32 sedan cowl and chopped windshield posts on the Phantom Vickie body. https://public.fotki.com/jferren/32-vicky-cabriolet/ I hope to see more updates soon! -RRR

https://public.fotki.com/jferren/bachs-body-shop-special/ -RRR

Well done. -RRR

Nice econoBox....those were fun to drive!!!! -RRR

Tim- Very, very nice. This is up to your usual high level of detail. Well done, good to see you're still at it... -RRR

The Monogram '30 coupe fenders can easily be made to fit the Revell '30 body: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/1930-model-a-coupe--2/ -RRR

Thanks, This one was painted by airbrush master, the late Doug Shey, a dear friend who took his life in 2008. He had severe back pain and I believe that the opioids he took for the pain caused depression that he couldn't overcome. He hanged himself from a ceiling fan, his daughter found him. He just had a way with an airbrush. He always marveled at the body mods I would do....-RRR

The raw metal finish was accomplished by spraying Testors Metalizer Titanium (or was it Magnesium?) and then rubbing with a soft cloth to bring out a bit of sheen... -RRR

I guess so, I'll have to give it some thought....the subject doesn't really turn my crank.... -RRR

the Buttera suspension sucks... -RRR

That looks RIGHT!! Did you bend up your own headers? I have a couple of Long John kits (bodies used to make a belly tanker), I will have take a peek in the boxes to see what the tires look like...hmmm...-RRR

It looks like I'll spring for a Jag XKE (for the rear suspension) for a hot rod, gee, what a surprise, huh? -RRR

A billet build-off???? ? I'll have to think about this one..... -RRR

Now, you're outta control!!! Looking good, tho! -RRR

UPDATE 10/25 YARD SALE!!!!! Ready to paint! I did manage to throw on a quick coat of primer and couldn't resist a quick mockup... The rag top is a bit crooked on the drivers side in the back...so that will need to be addressed...perhaps a quick slice and a tuck???? -RRR

Kool builds, thanks for sharing.... -RRR

Haha! I just watched Fargo on Netflix the other night, I hadn't seen it for years...nice work, don'tcha know, there eh....-RRR

TIM- The front suspension is from the Revell Model A series. I cut the spring off of the axle and then shortened it to fit between the split bones. You can see the suspension system in progress in this pic... -RRR

This is a good start, I'll be watching... -RRR