Kit Karson

This is where the '28 XPU progress towards the '29 In-Mind: We'll klean this up... ...and grow the XPU a year newer! (Do the math!) -KK

Had a morning alone in the house and a few minutes at the bench. Checked out the blade width of the saws involved: The cut line crosses the end of the white brace that has already been severed from the forward bracing in the center... The amount of material that needs to be removed is just a tad more than the thickness of the saw blade... Not quite through at the brace until more of the cut is completed... Change saws to the middle sized of the three being used... Thinnest blade saws over the edge of the curved roof side... Back to the final point connecting the two cut edges with the white brace... Working the edges with all forms of material removal aids and banding the perimeter then clamping the inner bracing together all the seams were bonded! A little CA and sanding dust in the seam over cuts saves on putty! Happy New Year! -KK ps Next up converting the AMT '28 into a Revell '29...

We have a WINNER! I counted 32 with the Silhouette trailer! -KK

Mate! You nailed it!!! First, leaning over your shoulder while watching your inspired tribute come together was a real joy!! Second, your continued support for other trib' builders is admirable and lastly paying homage to the late '90s issue box art is genius! Well done... -KK

Been talking to @Speedprorecently about the twiddly bits... when the Trib Build changed hands taillights from the old Monogram Deuce were wrapped and packed with the pickup & trailer... Here's where it gets really interesting! Waldo has been pining over these little jewels for days on end. So far everything that has been done has had his touch added! During yesterday's morning snow fall, my phone lights up! We're just coming above freezing here and he's knee deep in the white stuff. After the pleasantries, tails of broken and mended brackets brought the warm fuzzies of "Hey! I've got an idea!" -KK

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Ken, Next to KOOL this is way above the mark! Back in MCM #215 3D was brought forefront and your transformation from your imagination to a three-dimensional image is an example of mind over matter. Knowledge is power. Well done... keep us posted! -KK

RC that is so kool! Gonna be sweet based on your plan... you've been sitting on this idea for some time, it'll be fun watching over your shoulder while you work your plan! -KK

Don't know how this got past earlier inspection... while doing the measures for the '28 to '29 XPU conversion turns out the driver's side opera window is a smidge wider than the one on the passenger's side! Might have to address a couple of the x-bars... If you look close on the right side the cut line crosses the end of the white brace just enough to leave a ledge to mate the body panel back together... -KK

'28 XPU Kowl conversion to incorporate the '29 Roadster Kowl & Doors... I'm liking it! -KK Envision the belt line on the '28 XPU being replaced with the '29 roadster's belt line... now the '29 doors & kowl forward of the back doorline on the '28 XPU body: Looks like it'd come together, right? There's a way to address the difference: A couple of V-Cuts before removing the '28 kowl! Think the windshield frame will fit after the stanchions are removed... @Rocking Rodney Ratwhere's the Sawzall? -KK

Here's the Catch 22 in going forward on the '28 XPU... most would agree that the chopped up '28 Sedan body is pretty kool, but if the GSL-XVIII Common Kit Class distinction is having to build upon the kit's roadster body as an absolute, that disqualifies the extended cab as it currently exists. So, to comply with the intent as interpreted by the judges in past GSL common kit classes that required that every entrant start with the same kit body, changes must be considered. Film at 11!

Very Kool Project -KK

There were a couple more back in the day: '28/'29 Ford Roadster Pickup '28/'29 Ford Roadster Pickup '30/'31 Ford Roadster Pickup '29 Altered Swinger is based on the roadster body - Check out the belt line behind the door line...

Well done daily driver! Pop's grocery getter!! Kit is a builder if you stick to it... right out of the box. How many years ago, may give clue to the two-tone finish that was chosen back in the day. Ford always said, "You can have it in any color you want as long as it's black." Wonder what his response would be? Two thumbs up!! -KK

Merry Christmas to All! When @Dennis Lacystarted this Tribute thread he imagined having started something that would grow over time. From his start it has blossomed into a mass accumulation of international builders each working from the same base and further boxed into a very narrow time zone... well 657 replies & 49.4k views later the thread has passed the point of no return. Thanks to: @Dennis Lacy @Rocking Rodney Rat @Kit Karson @Speedpro @tim boyd @alan barton @BullysCustomModelParts @bill-e-boy @foghorn62 The above have started tribute builds... some have been completed and have their place Under Glass: @Dennis Lacy @Rocking Rodney Rat @foghorn62 If there are others that have finished their tribute build, please let us know as there's talk of having a collective Under Glass posting including all of these '29 PUs! -KK

Consideration regarding incorporating the roadster body in the '28 XPU build seems to be on the table once again. Seems there are a few members here that based on previous GSL events, this will be my first (& last) time attending, are concerned that the Common Kit Class intent has always required the kit body be part of the build! So, here's the way I see this: Use the '28 XPU & Vintage Tag-a-Long as the display stand for the '29 TNR or Combine the chopped up '28 Sedan body with the '29 Roadster body. Film at 11, on that... I'm so excited on so many levels and with time diminishing rapidly, do I drop one in favor of the other? Are there enough parts from the Revell '29 Roadster kit already planned to be used on the '28 XPU to qualify as is or should that matter if the roadster body is/is not present? -KK

Brother, you hit this one out of the park! You're batting 1000 and delivering every time at the plate!! For me it's always in the details. From top to bottom: Period Perfect Chop; Every Color Choice Used Complements the Coupes' Lines; Proper Stance, Not Too Low in the Front; Street able Show Car Quality Undercarriage; White Pleated Bench with Matching Piping Interior & Double Wide Whitewalls on all 4 Corners! Thank you for the ride once again! It's always enjoyable and informative watching over your shoulder, Brother!! -KK

GSL-XXVIII COMMON KIT BUILD '29 Altered Swinger Roadster COMMON KIT CLASS: The Common Kit for GSL-XXVIII is the Revell 1929 Ford Model A Roadster (kit #RMX854463). The intent of this Class is for each entrant to start with the same kit, then display their widest array of individual creativity, craftsmanship, building skills, and technical innovations. The entrant may build the entry in any style or vintage. Regardless, all entered models must be based upon the parts from this kit. Entrants may also: i) swap parts from any other kit(s); ii) use any aftermarket parts (except for complete aftermarket resin bodies); and iii) use any building materials, techniques or technologies without restriction. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7914974 This body shell (Altered Swinger) has just recently traded hands, originally ran by Eugene, Oregon racer Stan Wilson in the late 60's into the early 70's... ...current owner Josh Higgins. May not duplicate it to the nth degree, but even the dolly might be a fun addition... let alone the grass underneath! -KK

@Russell Cshared these photo-shopped pictures of the '28 XPU over at:

@Russell CWOW! Now that is a gig that I have yet to master! Photo-Shop is a very valuable tool, Brother! At this point moving the front axle forward of the grille was also a consideration:

Well, that makes me feel a lot better! It's little inconsistencies that'll drive me batty! Happened with the AMT '34 Ford 5ive Window Coupe kit, too. Then after a bit of self-ridicule the question of what to do about it comes up! Several mockups have been dropped back in the box because of the time investment estimation says, "not right now but could be done... one day." Oh, the many conversations backstage that are always a source of inspiration and/or frustration let alone becoming a kind of challenge. @Rocking Rodney Ratcan attest to having lost a battle or two with a model more than once. Working with what you have and learned is the common challenge we all work around. Putting fenders on a hot rod just adds dignity and grace to an already beautiful body! Carry on... -KK

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Backstage efforts have brought the question to those in charge... a discussion has ensued regarding the presents of said part being included or possibly being excluded/omitted in an entrant's entry in the Common Kit Class for the GSL Finale. Look for a heads up and if you haven't already signed up for the GSL-XXVIII email: www.gslchampionship.org

Busted! POSIES Rods and Customs- ThunderRoad has had a major impact on the overall appearance less the tube chassis & contemporary engine. -KK