Paul Payne

I have one of these and the panel van. When I get around to them I will keep your beautiful build in mind!

What a great idea and project! Are there plans for resin copies? And yes, it needs a V-16- perhaps something like this?

great looking rod and really fun to follow along with the build!

Absolutely, utterly astounding! Reminds me a bit of an M. C. Escher print.

Those stock seats definitely look more comfy than the custom seats! Great job on everything!

Guys, thanks for the advice and info- I'll check my local hardware store and on line.

I have printed out several gauges of various diameters on bond paper. Even careful cutting with a razor blade isn't really satisfactory. Can anyone recommend a way to make round punches in various diameters?

What kit, or what aftermarket supplier, are those huge tires from?

I have used natural bristle (animal hair) brushes for years. Some of my brushes are 35 years old and good as new. I have used them for Testors enamels, laquers, water based craft paints, and have cleaned them with brush cleaner and even acetone with no problems. Enjoy your nice brushes- you will be using them for years!

The excellent results make up for the problems. Congratulations on completion and now sit back and enjoy!

Thanks for the info! I will probably do something similar for the ones I want.

Figured out a possible way to mock up the windshield frame. Cut a strip of waxed paper and taped it over the cowl area. The translucent waxed paper allows you to see what is under it. I then used a bit of white glue to position the central divider, then more glue to hold the two bottom channels in proper relation to the divider and the cowl vee. So far so good. Now the risky part- applying super glue to the joint between the channels and the divider. This is now drying, with a possibility of applying more. In the mean time, I grabbed my trusty card stock to cut a template for the windshield glass. Here is the rest of my cunning plan- once I have removed the waxed paper I hope to soak off the white glue while the superglue joints remain intact, leaving my windshield frame intact. If it hangs together, next will be Molotow. I have a plastic box from which I plan to cut the glass. Installing it should strengthen the frame, allowing it to be installed as a single finished unit.

That is one incredible custom- a little bit of ol' skool, a little bit of new skool, and a whole lot of craftsmanship and styling sense! You packed a lot in one little package!

Made some progress on this project- finished the engine, created some pedals, cleaned up and restored the chrome on the exhaust tips and rear view mirror, created and installed hood hinges made from jumbo paper clips and styrene tube- worked right the first time! Also started sculpting on the long awaited egg crate grille! My scrap box yielded some chrome pieces which I stripped and cobbled together to form the center of the vee windshield and devised a way using waxed paper taped in place to properly place the bottom troughs for the window glass to match the cowl contours- pix on this soon.

Go to a yarn shop and ask for roving- it's used for stuffing needle felting projects.

Another thing you could try after getting everything as good as possible with sanding and polishing would be to spray it with clear gloss.

Although I don't build aircraft, these are amazing! I do have a question- I can't find wheel pants useable in 1/25th scale for cars- most are way too big- any leads?

Kool Kustom, love the Kat decal, and haven't electronics come a long way!

Great looking rod! Looks like you lowered it a bit- great stance, beautiful color!

Any glue bomb of a model that is rare or only produced once and never reissued, such as SMP/AMT annuals is always worth a shot at restoration. Another thought- create a little junk yard diorama to display your finds-add a little body shop with something being restored- and always get pix of before, during, and after restoration!

That is just plain wonderful! What a great family hot rod! I would keep the wheel and tire combo- they look just right! My late father-in-law had a 39 Chevy master deluxe sedan that was our wedding car, very similar vibes, and you will create the same memories for your family.

You do indeed! I like the chassis pinned to the corkboard!

Just completed great trades with Mike1017 and Chris Chabre.

Looks very healthy, but also sick!?

So low key, then you blows their doors off! That is one great model! Tell us more about those beautiful wire wheels!