Paul Payne

Thanks, Bob! Going to do some people to go with it! Haven't done figures in an age! Using Preiser 1/24th scale- Roxie and Raymond. Checked the fit of the interior and chassis and everything is looking good. Going to do a Mexican blanket interior. Just finished hacking out the passenger side sail panel and super glued it in place. Next will be the drivers side and then the usual super glue reinforcement. After that, cutting out the rear window opening and installing the surround. More darn fun! More pix soon!

Here's my latest- 49 Ford 47 rat- sits level!

While painting another project I got inspired to start another one- a chopped, pie sectioned sinister looking 49 Ford with Revell's 427 engine with 2 4bbl carbs. This one will be painted flat black. I got into this project and made more and more progress so didn't take pictures until this morning. After the rear rolled pan front pan and grille surround, and rear skirts were added and the super glued. The body was pie cut about 4 scale inches at the rear, to zero about 1/2 actual inch from the rear of the front wheel openings. I always felt the rear fender area was a bit heavy on the shoe boxes. The A pillars were cut about 5 scale inches, keeping the cuts as close to horizontal as possible. Expansion cuts were cut into the roof in order to spread the upper pillars to line up with the lower portions. The rear window was cut out for later installation in the new rear roof section. The roof was cut in half at the B pillars and then the B pillars and rear of the roof was removed. Short sections of the sail panels were retained along with the rear curve of the window moldings. What to do for he rear roof? I wanted a very smooth but not flat transition from the existing roof to the rear deck. I tried the hind end of an early Corvette but the curves ended up being all wrong. Solution- the chopped top section from the 53 Studebaker kit. This is where I am at- next step is cutting the opening for the rear window and installing it. All through this I used super glue quite heavily throughout to maintain as much strength as possible. I also wanted to use the stock spinner and horizontal grille bars.

Guys, thanks for the info. When I try to spray, there is only a light dribble of paint. If I try the hole method, I will shake the can thoroughly. Can anything be used to probe the exit and actuate the valve?

I have a can of spray paint which has lost pressure. Is there a way to get the paint out for use in an airbrush?

Super build of an old time rod!

Casey, do you have a donor?

I have a partial tree of yellow lenses. PM me if interested.

Great job on a difficult kit, but it does lend itself to a good looking model. Having built one myself, I can only suggest gluing the top on as securely and accurately as possible with liquid styrene cement, and seal the seams with super glue. I have also found the grille surround and front of the hood can be tricky- on my 36 roadster I added material to the front edges of the hood sides and was very careful to engage both locating pegs on the body to the fenders to make sure the body sits down correctly. Good luck on your next 36 Ford build!

One feature in particular I remember was that the top was glass from a Corvette and masked off to be painted with the body- amazing workmanship! Good luck on a very promising project!

Reminds me of Doug Whyte's Stude several years back- I will be following!

Great looking hobby room! Based on experience. I recommend packing and transporting models in any stage of build by yourself, and transporting them in your own vehicle. I learned that the hard way.......................................................?

Cool rod- mellow yellow?

NICE! Love the color!

Made a lot of progress- completed the chassis, 4 carb engine, and interior with Bugatti Royale seats. Reworked the grille surround and ends of the hood sides, extended the hood to match the Monogram grille.

Looks like a peppy little custom! Looking forward to seeing it completed!

Now that's a GREAT HOT ROD!

Great looking hot rod! Ready for the street!

Looking forward to under glass photos!

Looking very tasty!

What material is the engine and engine mounts printed with? I'm not sure there's enough power....................?

Les, thanks for the info. I may experiment on a piece of scrap before using it on a model.

Has anyone used this after final paint polishing? I have heard some car waxes don't play well with styrene.

About the best hot rod I have seen!

Looking forward to more pix!