Paul Payne

Super diorama, very realistic- and then that roadster! Really nice work!

Love this build! Will be following closely! Built an Ardun Amt 36 awhile back, replaced the grille with a Monogram grille because the AMT unit doesn't have the tuck under. Here's a pic.

I know one thing- as thick as the body plastic is, you should have plenty to work with!

Love it! Warning- rat rods are addictive! Great use of 3d printed parts.

This one is looking really interesting! I will follow!

Looks promising! More!

That is fantastic! So glad to see progress on this!

Well, I have been busy with the Duesey- repainted the engine, added the induction system and exhausts (the exhausts will need a little more work), wired it, and fitted mounting brackets on the chassis. The body is finally one color after 35 years- decided to go with Testors flat red instead of my usual flat black- still needs a lot of sanding- maybe another coat and then wet sanding. he final body color will be deep red, and the interior will get a shot of dullcoat to look like leather. The front chassis/belly pan still need paint. Had to repair some cracks caused by flexing during trial fitting. Also trial fit the front wheels for the first time ever- they need to be raised a bit to lower the front end. Also managed to get some paint on some interior pieces, as well as fabricating the beginnings of a bar in the back of the front seat- bottles courtesy of the gangbusters series. Does anyone have miniature liquor bottle labels? It would be fun to add them, but they really wouldn't be seen............

Patina! Character! I love it!

Great start- if you have some AMT hammers, you could alter them into body hammers. Small pieces of wood could be carved into dollies and bucks.

Every one a winner! Great work!

Again, a great idea, a adaptable using various styrene shapes and even scrap.

I know the feeling- my barristers bookcase sacrificed a shelf for my boat, trailer, and towing truck!

Followed this build and love the result! Any thought of displaying it with something being towed?

Looks like you are working in 1/8 scale? Super work in any scale! Will be following!

Good to see this build get 3d interior panels! All other work looks really good1

Looking Good! Progress (trogress?) pix soon?

Great hot rod!

Nice stock build.

Mock up of the possible exhaust system. Will probably need to be shortened and otherwise adjusted!

At this point, it's sort of like restoring a junker. Didn't have a clear plan when it was started, but I'm much better now!

This project has been dug out and put back so many times it's a wonder the box isn't worn out! It began as a very ambitious project with opening doors, rear cowl, and trunk. Given the complex contours of the doors, this was way beyond my skills at the time- it was simply impossible to get the door edges and openings to align and look good, so I decided to scrap the idea, glue the door panels in place, and fill them in. Recently I acquired some superchargers from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland which were included in the 63 Ford pickup. This eliminated the need for trying (unsuccessfully) to fabricate one myself. A few days before New Years I dug it out and determined to finish it mainly as a styling exercise- which was the original intent! The original engine was a strange v-12 (Duesenberg never made a v-12) so a Monogram engine will be transplanted. Tires from a 1/32nd scale big rig were just right! The windshields were from a Testor's release of the 48 Ford. The new front fenders are from the parts box. Let's see what happens!

Really superb build! Detailing and working features are excellent!

Love the parking lot with the Zen garden! Nice touch! 1

Thanks again! Happy New Year!