Paul Payne

Steve H., First I took some sheet aluminum and cut away everything that didn't look like a dashboard.... :twisted: but seriously, I used a 1/16" flat tipped diamond grit bit in my rotary tool and tried to lightly touch it to the surface in a even pattern to simulate engine turning. It was tricky maintaining control, but it isn't too bad for my first attempt.

here's some pix of my 32 Ford 3 widow coupe I just finished. just photographed it last night. also some w.i.p. pix. http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...32coupe-project

Here's a link to my latest project. Hope to have it done for the NNL East 75th anniversary of the Deuce theme. http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...32coupe-project

I'm 53, been modelling since I was 6. I will model until I die, hope it's 40 more years or so...(Mother is 89). I need at least that long for what I have now, God help me if I buy more, mainly aftermarket stuff, tools, supplies, and reference books now. :twisted:

Fabulous work!!!! Almost a shame to paint it!

I like primered hot rods, but wonder about applying decals to flat paint. I would think the decal film would be very visible applied directly to a flat surface. Should a small area be sprayed with clear gloss, apply the decal, then spray again with dullcoat? Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks for the info, guys! I have some aluminum sheet, and will try using a dremel tool with an appropriate tip. I will post a pic when I have something done.

Has anyone discovered a technique for simulating this surface treatment? I was thinking of both aluminum sheet stock as well as plastic (maybe with bare-metal foil?) I would like to scratchbuild a hot rod dashboard with this treatment. Thanks!

Jairus, Thanks much for the reference pix! Also, I agree, if it's in a model, anything goes! Maybe the 1:1 guys should have redesigned the pinion location to accept a quick change unit- or vice-versa!

Does anyone know if a Columbia or similar two speed rear axle unit could be used with a quick change rear end? Has anyone seen this done 1:1?

khart, I know about the aftermarket bodies, just wanted to try it myself, also not sure how much of a chop I want.....

thanks, biscuitbuilder, I will think about which I want to do!

Well, here it is- a project stalled for nearly 20 years! A Renwal 1966 Duesenberg revival with everything opening, a real (Monogram) Duesenberg engine, flip up rear cowl, windshields from the IMC 46 Ford, and way too many parts gathered together to ever make a decision about! I won't post a pic, but enjoy what you find at the end of the link! http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...e/duesy-project

I want to chop the top of my '32 3 window coupe. I know I saw a how-to awhile back, but can't find it. Because the "a " pillars have a slight slant, it looks like the roof would have to be cut apart and material added. Any help, suggestions, or pix would really be appreciated! :?

let's all go to the NNL East or a similar event and overflow the primer projects table....... if life gets in the way of building and completing models, re-arrange your life!

I had some fun with the Cobra- I used SOHC heads on the 427 side oiler, just for something a bit different! I had to rebuild the footwells to clear, then decided to install poseable front wheels. The tires are the MPC "hollow baloney" tires from the late sixties/early seventies.

Here's a link to photos of my latest 32 Ford 3 window coupe project, also the a-v8 is done after 3-1/2 years of off and on work.... Enjoy! http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul_Payne

finally got the a-v8 done, so here are a couple more pix. http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods003.jpg http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods004.jpg

aarrrrrgh!! my workbench is overrun with Ford hotrods! no, wait, this is a GOOD thing...... enjoy the pix! http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods003.jpg http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods004.jpg http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods009.jpg http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...shotrods010.jpg

These kits are just getting more pricey- glad to see such a nice restoration of a junker- you could never tell from the after pix

nicest lakster I have seen in years- excellent workmanship- and definitely, go with the t tracknose body! I used that Offy in my first 32 Ford project, also with a track nose, but with 2 side draft carbs and an exhaust header from a truck- no restrictions allowed! (or is that a LOUD!) http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...els07_16011.jpg

I've been working on a 1929 a-v8 for about 3-1/2 years, through 2 moves and no other projects- I just decided to git'er done, no matter what..... but I attempted more scratch building and parts altering than any other project, so that has kept it going- I just have to finish the fold down windshield...... my projects bog down when I encounter a problem I don't know how to fix, or when I can"t dream up a fabrication method to get a shape I need. So, I have few on the shelf like anyone else. How about, at the big car shows, we have a stalled projects table and ask everyone for an idea on how to proceed..... http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...nnls2006004.jpg http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/Paul...ne/my29av83.jpg

looks good- don't forget to sand your tire treads and dull down your tires- makes a world of difference! be proud of that rat!