Paul Payne

Lunajammer, I discovered some Evergreen structural shapes I am experimenting with. I tried the model railroad suppliers but what I found didn't have enough depth to contour. Right now I am laminating these together (WF sections) flat to flat and edge to edge. Laminating layers of the items you mention would probably work too, just didn't think of it. I will post pictures when I get a minute......

That's a great little model- are you planning a frame? I want updates of this!

Well, I just traded for some junk aircraft to use for their shapes. I m creating a 40's concept car and the shapes are really helping. At some point I will start a thread in "on the workbench". I have also built an SR71- the only aircraft which has interested me. Since I grew up in Gloucester Massachusetts I also love boats and ships- I have built a working fishing dory, a model of the schooner Elsie, and eventually will build a Chesapeake crabbing skiff- one of the most elegant vessels ever designed. The first model I ever built was the AMT 3 in 1 boat kit- one I will build again, when I get a minute..... However, my overwhelming interest is building model cars- I love 'em!

That's a great build- looks totally believable. Great use of leftovers- when an idea strikes, go for it! Welcome to the forum- I would say you have arrived in style.

Tim, very nice deuce- really like the auxilary lights. And that paint job- nothing like a gloss black hot rod!

Make it sit low and level!

Haven’t found that size yet...... if I do I will reply.

I checked out wheel pants on line, but didn't find any yet suitable for 1/25th scale- about 3 to 3-1/2 inches long actual size.

I have an unbuilt kit to which I plan to add the 289 engine from the AMT kit. Unfortunately this is on a very distant back burner- possibly a stove in another city! BTW, I seem to have lost the instruction booklet- could anyone provide a photocopy?

Yup- Give Tim an Augie!

Really like the front mounted blower version. Did something like that with an Ardun V8 in my 29 track nose. Keep us posted!

I built this kit some time ago, had it fall apart after a move ( glue points pretty indefinite, will try pinning). Just my opinion, but the model ends up looking slightly taller and narrower than photos of the real car. When I get a minute, I plan on rebuilding it and try to resolve these issues.

Casey, the Revell 1940 Ford and 1941 Stock woody kits have Columbia two speed rear ends.

Looking forward to more- great work!

Also, the Revell 41 Ford stock woody kit has one-NOT the pro modeler version.

Another idea for tires are the rear tires in the Green Hornet and Black Widow. Check out Replicas and Miniatures for windscreens, speed parts and all things hot rod.

How about the suprofil body?

Have any old junk airplanes? Cutting up the fuselage might give you the shapes you need, or very close.

For a trailer, I doubt you could really tell the difference between 1/25th and 1/24th.

Thanks so much for sharing!

That is a fabulous build of a great looking trailer- I assume it is 1/25th scale?

Any chance of sharing your polishing techniques and materials? That's more than a million dollar shine- I would add a few more zero's!!!

For the gears on the boom, try watch gears. You can get packages pretty reasonably- check the hobby stores and Micromark.

Two kit sources for windscreens are Monogram's Bugatti T35 and the XK120 Jaguar.

Great start on a seldom if ever seen subject. Looking forward to much much more!