Paul Payne

That trailer is a thing of beauty! Show us a pic of the tail lights you don't like, and a pic of tail lights you do like- maybe one of us could suggest a starting point (not that you need one with your scratch building skills!?

Thanks, Mike.

Been concentrating on this build- still puttying, sanding, and puttying- but also making progress on other things- had a part of a belt sander laying around for coarse sanding, and decided it might work as carper, so cut some and laid it in- now the glue is drying. Fabricated and installed the connector pipes from the superchargers to the intercoolers plenums, also painted and detailed the carbs and added air cleaners. Figured out the exhaust manifolds- waiting for first coat of paint to dry, will be adding elbows and extensions before final fitting. Decided on the headlight treatment- since this car was supposed to be built in 1949, decided on long nacelles blended into the fenders- used the barrel of a dead mechanical pencil- more putty and sanding- found headlights in the parts box along with lenses. The interior panels are from the Revell 29 A roadster highboy version, adjusted to fit. The tail lights are two quarter round clear something or others from the stash- painted them inside and out with stoplight red. After some misguided attempts at a windshield frame, which was always to be divided, I started with some H section stock and cut down 1/8th x 1/8th stock into a triangular cross section for the beginning of the central divider. Small channel stock will form the bottom section mounted to the cowl- there will be no top or side frames. Once this is completed and installed, I will make a cardstock template for the glass and cut it from a clear plastic box that was waiting to be useful.

Be sure to include a few flatheads in your builds- also, some like the 3 window coupe, tudor, and four door sedans had pretty deluxe upholstery- nothing like a luxurious interior for comfortable cruzin'! BTW- its not madness, it's normal modeling ambition! It's only madness if you set a deadline!

Thanks for the tips!

Actually, you do need more projects- it guarantees immortality since you can't die until they're all completed- and then enough time to enjoy looking at them...............?

Michelle posted a Lincoln wagon in pau.

I went on line and discovered mohair could be very velvety in texture, but possibly with a slightly longer knap than regular velvet (upholstery versus clothing). I am planning some custom projects using 1939 Ford tudor sedans as well as the 49 and 50 Fords. I not only want period performance engines, but also very luxurious interiors in both leather and cloth- hence the interest in mohair. Betsy is a fabric guru and I have several scraps of fabric including ultrasuede and velvet- worth a try. The seat that comes in Revell's 1932 Ford 3 window coupe is the look I want to incorporate in the other builds. I also have a maroon leather glove stowed away I may actually break down and use!

Has anyone tried to simulate this? Used mainly in the 30's, in Fords it was pretty deluxe and cushy. I have not yet purchased any embossing powders- any thoughts on how they might look?

That would make a nice little parts picker upper for a shop!

It's always worthwhile for a kit that was never reissued. Years back I got a 1961 Thunderbird convertible from a buddy- my first resurrection- when I get a minute I'll take a photo. No wip photos, wasn't taking pix back then. The top of the engine was unsalvageable but some parts from the bin made a very healthy replacement.

That is by far the nicest build of the Hubley Duesenberg- or any Duesenberg I have seen- the leatherwork is perfect. BTW, Monogram also released a boat tail Duesey in their metal body series. Got a sudden brain flash- how about a thread for Duesenberg builds of any kind or scale?

The results of the waiting speak for themselves- excellent builds every one!

I don't think I have seen a full size one with better paint- with the right background it would be mistaken for a real one- can you shrink me down for the driver??

Nice resin casting- that's not an easy part to cast. The engine looks great- you put your research to good use!

Roger, those are some great restorations!

I'm that way about the Renwal Revivals- I have one of each and a couple of duplicates, and I need some boxes and instruction sheets. I would also like to get the flip flop colors. I plan on building them all- some customized, some stock- and continue collecting more.

Bruce, good tip- will keep that in mind!

Chris, thanks for the links.

I have never tried to use decals on tires, but to get that lettering I would certainly try some! Here is a pic of the Firestone Shabo lettering on my A-V8. 1

Alan, thank you for the info. I had forgotten about the Black Force- I will have to take a closer look. I am mainly interested in the grill and headlights for a custom project, so exact stock is not as important as it would be for a stock builder.

Does anyone make, or has made in the past, either a 1938 Ford front end, or an entire body (coupe preferred)? Not interested in a die cast, 1/25th scale only. Any info appreciated!

We could go really, really old school and knap blades from flint- under high magnification a flint edge is smooth while a surgical scalpel looks like a saw blade- the only problem is that flint is brittle.?

Now that Shabo seems to be out of business. does anyone else make either dry transfers or decals for the old style Firestone lettering? I have a number of tires with no molded lettering so a pen won't work. BTW, I work in 1/25th scale, and would like lettering for 40's style hot rod tires.

After all, there is no such thing as a stock hotrod! Your friend nailed a great little rod- you bet I would drive a full size version!