Paul Payne

my88malibu, I used pieces of styrene sheet glued onto 1940(?) Ford wheel backs. I removed the axle ends and wheel backs from the kit front axle, then rounded the cut-away area to form the spindle, then drilled a hole down through the center, working from each end. I then spaced two styrene pieces to go over and under the spindle ends and glued them to the wheel. I drilled one hole in one piece and the lined it up on the spindle and drilled through this hole, the spindle, and the second piece of styrene. I then added a second piece of styrene to the bottom at 90 degrees and drilled through again, same procedure, then drilled a hole for the tie rod end. The driver's side was done the same way but with the addition of a piece above the top piece parallel to the axle, drilled through, then drilled a hole for the drag link attachment point. The tie rod was bent up from brass rod with aluminum tube on the ends with holes drilled perpendicular for the pivots. Got all that!?!?!?! I will post more pix when I get a minute with the front end disassembled, then my directions may seem a little clearer (sounds like English translation of Japanese kit instructions translated by way of an obscure central Amazonian dialect....)

interior buckets, lots of work yet! the liquid silver bead hinge for the hood didn't work out the first time, will attempt again using a different method

cogged blower belt and pulley for Boss 429, salvaged from cartridge drive belt from defunct printer grillles, the maroon one needs foil and a black wash like the blue one groove tread front tires for the 40's deuce, from Arrowhead Aluminum

eyeball shifter, soon to be 8 ball shifter, manual pressure pump knob the beginnings of the engine turned aluminum instrument panels which will be mounted over the kit panel steering boxes, oil filter, coil, master cylinder, fuel pressure pump, disc brakes

working steering for 40's rod pitman arm fairing similar to Doane Spencer roadster, windshield mounting recesses filled, windshield cowl strip top filed at an angle so windshield will lay back gas filler added, rear crossmember drilled for license plate and club plaque mounting brackets, fillers added between body and frame at rear

flathead still needs carb linkages, fuel, and oil lines radiator modified for 4 water hoses

finally some progress pix! semi-scratchbuilt exhaust manifolds for Boss 429- will get photoetched header flanges the other side not finally fitted modified Weber carbs- flanges thinned, velocity stacks removed, will get new aluminum stacks with jets, which will hopefully fit under the hood....

I have been building for 48 years. For years it was lonely, only a few model car mags, which then began to cover just slot cars or funny cars, not what I was into.... However, Augie Hiscano came to my attention along with the XK-R (R stands for Rod) AKA The Blue Roadster, which inspires me to this day....Then there were no model mags, poor selection of kits, no aftermarket.... Then new model car mags arrived again, the aftermarket began to blossom, home computers were available, and the internet happened.... now there are model car foums, loads of aftermarket goodies, plenty of kits.... model life is good! This forum (and others) enriches my hobby because I can share, fellowship, see gobs of great models, be inspired, get ideas, have fun, trade stuff, see contest pix when I can't attend in person, have fun, and oh did I mention have fun? By the way, where are all the chicks you guys keep mentioning? It's not even Easter......

I'm so old I fart dust- which explains why I have to keep cleaning my models........happy birthday!

they look great! go for it!

Hi, my name is Paul Payne. My wife Elizabeth and I live in Erie, PA., with our poodle Abbie and our cat Black Pearl (named long before the movie...) I am a foundry tooling engineer and Betsy makes jewelry at home which she sells in local shops and on line (Damselfly Studio). I am 54 years old, started model building when I was 6, left in my teens, then started again in my 20's when a friend mentioned he was chopping the top on a model pickup (thanks, Big Bill!) Right now I enjoy building models of 1940's style hot rods, inspired by many great new books on this time period. I also like Bugattis, Millers, Duesenbergs, Offy engines, high performance sports cars, land yatchs, customs, and concept cars (did someone say "mmmm- Chronos"?) I lived in Marietta, PA. for a number of years and was a member of the Keystone Miniatures Model Club. I still see the guys at NNL East. Right now I am doing more parts scratchbuilding when kit parts don't suit, and as always there is the elusive good paint job..... My current project involves building two Deuces at once, one strictly from the 40's with a souped flathead, the second very similar but with disc brakes, wider tires, and a Ford Boss 429 engine with dual ignition and a blower with 4 Weber carbs.

you need a couple of very faded and peeled flower power decals, just for additional flavor!

Great build, Andi, is that the die cast body or the plastic body re-issue (I am assuming it's the Monogram kit)

Gregg, thanks for the reply in the general section. It looks helpful and easy. I wanted to do this so guys wouldn't have to go to my photobucket site to see some of my models. Paul

Guys, I want to post some model pix in the gallery section. How do I start? I assume loading photos from my Photobucket site would work the same as for a topic. Thanks for any help!

Wow, what a great response! Look at all the info in just one topic! This is what the forum is all about. Thanks to everyone who contributed, and thanks especially for the photos! I had been seriously misled into thinking the Boss 429 covers were for the cammer engine, now I know the difference. I still like the Boss 429 engine, I'm building one now for my double deuce project with dual ignition and two cases from the AMT 57 Chevy "S.C.O.T" supercharger combined into one unit, topped off with 4 Weber carbs and with a scratchbuilt exhaust system. I'll post some pix when it's a little further along.

I would say portability is important. If you are transporting it to a show, it can't weigh a ton unless you bring a crew to help move it.

very cool! can't wait to see more pix!

I get blocked when trying to fabricate something from scratch and not having the best luck the first time around. Since this usually needs to get completed before I do certain other work, everything sits, even though there are lots of other things to work on. Lately I have been doing one project at a time, although my current project is the double deuces. My stickers on this one is scratch building the exhaust manifolds on a Boss 429 engine, and using liquid silver tube beads for piano hinges for the hoods. Last night I started bending styrene rod for the exhausts and this is going better. The hinges are ambitious and very tedious to assemble- so far I have one hood with the center hinge completed, but I still have to do the hinges for each side- then I get to do the other hood! The main thing here is that the tubes are butt cemented to the edge of the hood with superglue, and when trial fitting they can break loose. Hopefully a little reinforcement with superglue from the underside will get things strong enough for paint and final assembly! Remember, I do this for fun and relaxation!?!? :twisted:

Here is a link to a great reference site! www.museumofamericanspeed.com Enjoy!

Lyle, where did Rich get the Offy Engine for his build? Is it from Etzel's Speed Classics? Is this a replica of Edsel Ford's personal roadster?

Guys, thanks for the help! JB, the paper clip idea sounds good, but how would you fabricate the rear attachment point? I don't solder, so I'm puzzled on how to do this.....

Any ideas what kits these were included in? Are there any available from aftermarket suppliers? Any help appreciated!

absolutely fabulous! I love it! I would also like to see any before pix, as I also have this kit and want to rebuild/restore as well.

I used sheet aluminum and used a small diameter diamond grit grinder in my rotary tool. You have to be careful because it wants to dig in.... Hopefully this time I will have better control and get a better pattern.