Kit Karson

You know how seeing something triggers the mind to recall something very similar seen once before? The chrome tree did that to me!! AMT 1925 T is the same!!! The axle from the BIG RIG ROD is the only version with the two sets of two points on the top of the axle: Have no idea what they're for, but they are perfect for the elliptical spring shackle mounting points for the TNR front suspension:

Front Axle Source:

Front Axle Mystery? Way back when looking for the right front axle... one that had most of the desired features turned out to be this one: R&MCoMD Kinmonts & Mystery Tube Axle Driver's side Other Driver's side Going to strip the chrome off it... Then fill in the voids and remove the static axles and fit the R&MCoMD Kinmont Hubs & the Mystery Tube Axle, both left... ...and right sides... So, help solve the mystery about the tube axle, what kit did it come from? -KK

I know that old Revell Chris Craft kit. One of the things that I admire about model builders is their aspect. What is "aspect"? aspect: [noun] a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded. appearance to the eye or mind. a particular appearance of the face: mien. When you can see something different than what it's presented to be, then you have an eye for transition! That is an admirable trait, Brother! Your take on the SSK Speedboat is another point of view, too! Not to steal your thread, but this started out as a Revell Bass boat: Keep going, Brother as the Woodpecker Speed Boat is back in the box and waiting on being finished... -KK

'32 Deuce 3 Window Coupe AMT body & fenders with a cut down Revell Orange Crate sedan roof started just before the Revell '32 Deuce 3 Window Coupe was released! Just recently pulled from the shelf and mocked up... -KK

This is a new re-release: Full Fender'd '29 Roadster PU‏ from AMT

@Dennis LacyInquiring minds want to know? -KK

Found it, Brother! Thanks, Brother!

But will it float? Not your father's ski boat!?. Like the new wheel! Very well thought out build and very well finished! Really enjoyed your WIP and here even better here! -KK

Good Bad & Not Ugly at ALL! Finish it! -KK

Top notch construction and execution on an unsuspecting subject! Marvelous work on the accompanying trailer it's truly a stellar display stand!! Wonder what might be towing this sea going green hot boat! -KK

Looks like fun!

Thinkin' 'bout a pair of friction shocks...

Shocking! So, let's see how we got here, OK? AMT 1927 Ford Touring Front Axle w/attached Spring: One side fair and the other not so... Level the back sides... Glue the two together... Shape the spring mounts on both ends to fit the axle mounting points... Eyeball test fit... Now to rough in the front suspension: Transpose to stock front x-member into landing pads for the elliptical springs: Kut it out! Kut 'em up! Mock 'em up! Scope 'em out! Located useable hairpins radius rods: Added mounting points: Pretty pair of matching hairpin radius rods: Mockup the front suspension with the elliptical springs and hairpin radius rods: Rough mockup looks klean! Add the body... Check ride height... Check assembly points for fit: From head on... And it almost all disappears when the nose is put in place! -KK

'29 TNR Front Suspension Film at 11... -KK

Moving on to the front suspension... Gotta lose the horns & some of the stock x-member... Convert the old front x-member into elliptical spring mounts... Plan is to file down both sides of the old x-member to align the springs with the front axle mounts... Fun-Tac mockup... Ride height & ground clearance about right... Took it apart and grabbed a couple of my favorite files & turned to... Slow deliberate trial fitting along the way... -KK

Decided to cross over the AMT '41 Ford Woody front cross member & engine mounts just behind the stock x-member: The stock x-member will be removed... ...after this unit sets up!

Over the top, Brother! The previous comments are the absolute truth!! It's not the model... it's the modeler!!! -KK

Absolutely outstanding, Brother! Far beyond all expectations, so '80s contemporary that I had to look at the calendar to check today's date!! -KK

Very likely going to be a stellar resurrection, Brother!

ABSOLUTELY

@alan bartonLooking forward to having @Dennis Lacystart a "Tribute" thread Under Glass for all of the builders can leave their finished builds! He and @Rocking Rodney Ratwill be glad (hint! hint!) to post their builds!! And, as soon as "Pete" @Speedprofinishes painting our build, we'll add it, too! This has been an amazing thread as a tribute to an amazing mentor and Brother in modeling! And with @bill-e-boyabout to hit the finish line, I'd like to see if we can recruit a few more trib' builders to join this thread! Thoughts? -KK

SIMPLY

Spent the morning yesterday with Mr. Elgin - back to Pg 1 -KK