Dennis Lacy

Thanks so much for your compliments, Craig, they mean a lot. This is the first body master I've created and all I kept thinking until I saw the end result was "I hope it's good enough!" I didn't want to waste Ed's time and expensive materials. Thankfully, I don't think it could have turned out better. Now my fingers are crossed that the chopped Fordor conversion body turns out this nice!

Off to a great start. Those laced front wheels are bitchin!

Thanks! Instead of putty I prefer to do seamless body work. Much more efficient that way. ?

Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback. I appreciate them all! UPDATE! Last weekend I finished up the fabrication work and have began the paint process. I added louvers to the hood from the hood sides in Revell's '32 5-Window Coupe. I filled the bed mounting alignment holes in the frame and drilled new ones 1/16" forward to close up the gap between the cab and bed, running boards and fenders and also to center the rear wheels and tires in the fenders. Before and After. I didn't like the kit supplied bed cover. To me it made the back of the truck look too heavy so I made a flush fitted cover from .040" Evergreen sheet. Final mock up.

I wanted to let all you scale hot rod builders in on the newest offering from Ed at Drag City Casting. The master was created by me and is a Revell based 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe with a 4.5" scale chopped top that is a direct drop-on for their kit of the same. The roof still retains its stock fabric insert detail. The body retails for $25 and includes a matching chopped windshield frame and louvered deck lid. You can also use the plain deck lid from the Revell donor kit if you prefer. Ed is one of the most talented resin casters currently in the business and the quality of these pieces is exceptional! He is also as honest to do business with as they come. You will not be disappointed. Ed does not have a formal website but can be contacted directly at: lowcab36@epix.net He also has a business page on Facebook under "Drag City Casting" Ed has many other hot rod and early drag racing products available which can be seen at his Fotki photo hosting pages: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/member_dealer_directory/drag-city-casting-/?fbclid=IwAR14Rew2C2SlmfslGl89N4217mlzFxB9E4b1hwVJXFk7Em6HXGlMFe63zQ0

The wheels look great with the extra depth in the back!

Brake fluid is water soluble. Good rinse with warm water then clean with dish soap. The car is looking really good. I actually liked the gunmetal wires. Engine looks good, too. It’s kinda like those phony flathead toppers for small block Chevy’s. ?

I really like it. Nice color and accents and great choice with the blown 409! I also applaud anyone who makes use of JF body. They’re not the greatest quality around, as you found out.

I, for one, like these old T kits and will most likely buy a couple with my Hobby Lobby 40% coupons. All 3 of the variations released over the last 8-9 years have been creeping up in price on the second hand market so being able to grab some for about $20 out the door is good with me. I’m digging the new box art. ?

Nice start. Good stance. Ever think of moving the front fender wheel arches forward? It really fixes the look of these trucks and it’s not hard to do. See my ‘53 Pickup project right below yours. ?

With this project I'll be trying 2 things that I've never done before which is to build a 50's pickup and do a curbside model. I've always liked the 1953 - 1955 Ford Pickups (56's too) except for one thing. I just don't care for how far back the wheel openings are on the front fenders. They make the front end look like it has a huge overbite! I marked the cuts to move the openings forward 3/16" which is about 4.50 scale inches. I made the cuts but before gluing the pieces I taped them in place to make sure I liked the look. I glued the wheel openings back into place 3/16" forward then made filler pieces out of .040" Evergreen sheet. Side by side with an unaltered cab & fenders. I smoothed and cut out the stock grill. I permanently glued in the front fascia in, filled the bumper bracket notches and blended the lower corners of the fenders in. Out back I installed and blended in the kit provided rolled pan, fit the kit provided smooth tailgate, made rear steak pockets from Evergreen strip, fit the kits license plate holder and blended Revell 1948 Ford car taillight housings into the fenders. Being that this is a curbside model its not going to have a detailed or even complete chassis. I was able to get the exact lowered and raked stance I was after by gluing the kits front axle directly to the frame and installing the rear springs on top of their mounts. I did want to have the rear axle in place so that when the model is viewed from a low rear angle there is something there to sell the look. Here's the truck up on its wheels and tires with all of the modifications so far. The chrome-reverse wheels are from AMT's most recent 1936 Ford Coupe/Roadster kit and the double pinstripe tires and narrow cheater slicks are one of AMT's most recent parts packs. Also, I'll be using this really neat resin tuck & roll interior set from Drag City Casting which includes actual door panels, something that the '53 Pickup kit has never had! One more day at the bench should finish off all of the fab work then the paint process can begin. Stay tuned!

That’s a nice looking rear end you’ve got there. Nice and tight looking! ?

My wife and I had a good laugh over the whole set. She’s 37 and I’m 39. Our 16 year old son got offended and left the room shaking his head. ? So there you have it!

I shared it on the Sunday Models thread. Got a handful of “likes” but no discussion. Same for my ‘28 Sedan drag car. ?

I love it! Killer looking chassis, the tuck & roll interior is sweet and the metallic green and white make a great combo. Stance and proportions are right-on and that Buick mill looks tough as nails! (Get it?)

Thanks! I’ve never been bothered by floating alternators and generators but I get it.

Thanks so much, Tim. Glad you like it! I like the wheels a lot before but I’m really happy with how they came out stripped, painted and with the trim rings.

Just... WOW! Talk about absolutely killer!!!

I remember this ones short lived appearance on TRAK. I really liked it then and I still do. To do any post-War truck without fenders and make it look right while still resembling what it started out as is no easy task. I think you nailed it. Proportions, stance, parts selection and color scheme are right-on! I’d love to see a full scale version.

I really like everything you’ve done here, Roger. The windshield and top are a million times better. Bobbing the rear fenders was a good move. Stance and proportions are right-on! Looking forward to seeing what colors you’ve chosen.

Thanks again, guys. Glad you all like it!

Thanks, Roger! I dunno if it’s the best but that’s mighty nice of you.

Luckily that Greyhound you need is also in the Monogram ‘32 Roadster. It would be the crowning touch!

That's RAD! And a killer idea!

So that's what they look like stock! Very nice.