Jon Cole

I cut and straightened the body.

Large scale model.

Perhaps there is an emerging awareness that the "rat rod" term is played out. Perhaps the provocateurs of the term have resorted to denying what is obvious to everyone else. I like it. But to deny the "ratty" aspect, that's just ridiculous. Just my 2¢ worth.

Flat black does not a rat rod make. Do you have something else planned for it?

Looks like I'm coming up empty on this one. I'll try again Friday afternoon.

They don't crumble on impact, they bounce. No muss, no fuss. Hey, it just may end up in the next county!

No pic. And I'm on Google Chrome. I have no idea if that makes a diff. UPDATE: Seems fixed now!

What a diff the outside pics make! I thought it was in black!

But... why? What would be the motivation to put out a model kit box of a 1/34 diecast? To what purpose?

Maybe we should call the box-art illustration the "box art illusion". I am amazed that anyone is upset because an illustration isn't just like the finished product. Illustrations always look sleek and far more enticing than a photo. As for the stance, you're model builders... lower it. You're not being hosed by the manufacturer. Be grateful that Pablo Picasso didn't do the cover art.

Exactly. I learned the hard way a long time ago, NOT GONNA HAPPEN. I don't loan. Too many slugs with no sense of morals.

Get some termites. You won't need the chainsaw.

LoL!

ZING! Right over his head!

For nine years I have been driving a minivan bus for transporting special needs kids to school. Before that, I did eight years in ball bearing assembly, clean room environment. Also did eight years pre-press (inc “stripping” LoL). Previously went to trade school to learn auto body, stayed in that for a few years.

LoL! "THE wiper motor!" Happy Birthday, Bill!

Wait until you have enough kits to form another room in your house!

This one will be issued in a pizza box. A large pizza box.

Stunning work, Jeff! Like the weathering, too!

Never built one, but I have saved some reference photos: http://images49.fotki.com/v109/photos/5/54765/228091/FrameZ1930AbySteveH01-vi.jpg Chassis by Steve H. http://images20.fotki.com/v189/photos/5/54765/228091/932hotrodframebyDaveFletcher01-vi.jpg Chassis by Dave Fletcher http://images12.fotki.com/v197/photos/5/54765/228091/FRAMEZ02-vi.jpg Builder unknown

What is the best steel wool size for final scuffing before primer? I did all my seam sanding, I would like to use something that can get into every crease, fold, and bend.

This is not a 1:1 car board!

"model".

Doobie, that hood scoop was a factory option on the AMC SC/Rambler. No so much on the "everyday" mundane versions.