Kit Karson

WOW! Yous guys are really a boost in moral!! Let's not concentrate on if it fits in the COMMON KIT CLASS reg's... I quite building to win trophies decades ago. Often times, especially our own club NNL, I won't even resister my builds... I find a place on the right table and set it down and walk away. Over the years judged events have fallen under great criticism, from unqualified judges to overly strict rules. Oh, and the NNL's have their problems, too! Stuffing the ballot box to bias or awed crowd response that really misses the craftsmanship and originality of the builder. True "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but Mom always said, "Beauty is only skin deep" real builders notice the insignificant details, even if they will not be seen by the casual viewer. Don't get me wrong, there's an honest beauty in a well done "Curbside", whether stock or kustom even with shaved-down tires just to get it to sit lower! On one more issue... if it's not street able, then it belongs in another class than "Street Machine" especially if it has racing slicks out back. Enough of my rant... Spent a little time bracing all of the point cut lines to keep everything in place while cutting up the body: I noticed a couple of mismatched door seams, especially between the A-Pillar and the leading edges of the doors: Even though the body came out of a fellow builder's junk body box it's the perfect subject for this project! Here's a note of future interest: the same day I decided to pull the trigger on this build I mailed @Rocking Rodney Ratthe other '28 Sedan that came with the junkyard dog body featured here. If you haven't seen this kit before it's because it may predate many of the forum members. I had one minted in the mid '60s that was stored, untouched, in a shed behind the folks house when I left for bootcamp. Only to return to find all of my kits gone! -KK

You ROCK, RRR! -KK

32 5 Window PU

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. '29 Track Nose Roadster '41 Lincoln V-12 Flat Head

Several people have different takes on this subject... I read it as anything except complete aftermarket resin bodies. I will tell you there's a Model A Roadster in the mix, too! -KK

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. Starting with an original AMT '28 Ford Sedan body & doors sent to me several years ago from another brother from another mother out in Portland, OR. The body has been around the block and back! But way too kool to leave in the body bin, right? After a couple of weeks in the purple pond (no kidding) Lots of scrubbing... Kouldn't get the top striped! Here's the plan: Here's the inspiration:

A friend of mine built this from pickup cab using the Revell ‘30 Model A Coupe kit with the addition of a modified AMT/Lindberg ‘34 pickup bed. Facebook His '30 Model A Pickup started with the Monogram 5 Window Coupe

Really inspired by your build so far! -KK

Famous last words! May they live forever, Brother! Designing on the fly is winning by/through failure! The "BEST" is yet to come!! Sometimes what looks good on paper may not prove to be doable in real life. Even if you plan your work and work your plan... the outcome sometimes doesn't meet with one's own expectation. And, if perfection isn't realized, the art of the intent is still understood. Your vision will lead you to your best and doing your best is learning through trial and error! And sharing is helping and teaching others... every step of the way, Brother. Enjoy watching over your shoulder!! -KK

Tony, what is the name of your LHS?

There's enough going on here and as always, the Master Fabricator is sharing a wealth of information and inspiration. Been watching over your shoulder for three decades and I am still learning something with your every build, Brother! -KK

One & Done! Never have I ever built one... One that I have never done... Done one that I have left undone... Building one that will never be done... But have never done one & done!

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Well done! A great kustom kar name from the fifties would be: "ZONE OUT" MOPAR KUSTOM KOUPE! @NOBLNGKool Tool, Brother! btw the only bad chop on a Model A koupe... Not quite low enough! -KK

@Speedprothank you for sharing your progress and the kind words. As expected, the changes and work you have put in surpass all of my expectations! I'm with you! And kan't wait to see it in some other color than maker's white!! -KK

You raise an interesting question, @Tom Geiger... I wonder how many MCM forum members are not yet on board with a subscription? Thank you for your renewal! I mentioned to the staff earlier this week, that everyone I have shared/shown my copy of MCM with has really been excited about what they saw! Having access to the publication really adds to my involvement here on the MCM forum! And being surprised issue over issue with actual MCM forum members being highlighted in print! How exciting is that? Way better than having your model showing up in one of the model car show coverages from around the world! Right? To everyone reading this, you too could be featured in the magazine in a future issue! Can you imagine being in a magazine that you haven't subscribe to as a member of the MCM forum? Would it be helpful to have a listing of outlets that carry MCM over the counter? That way those that haven't yet signed up, to have the one and only model car magazine delivered right to their own mailbox, would know where to find the closes MCM retail dealer. Quick question: What's the difference between the newsstand price and the cost of a subscription? -KK

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Once everyone is caught up to date on their subscriptions and have been able to assess the specific missing issues; and thanks to the staff, back issues are rapidly disappearing! As for the staff behind the scenes, kudos on all of your individual efforts in rebooting MCM!! -KK

Enjoying the progress, fellows! I have it on my continual watch list! -KK

You never cease to amaze... simply You're having way too much fun detailing the one part of your build that very few will ever see, Brother! -KK

We go way back with our Mate from down under... in fact we're trying to get him over here! -KK

Awesome, Mate! -KK

Fabulous coverage, ADL! Awesome mechanical conversion!! -KK

Kwick update from @Speedpro... Paul said he's klose to adding a primer coat to the pristine pickup & trailer. Yup! He's kleaned every piece of plastik and reworked & improved the rear suspension. We share the same koncern regarding the attitudes of the pu & tagalong boxes. Ride height, fender klearence & tire placement are krucial! Some fun diskussion has included the final kolor & assembly... oh, & the possibility of the latter okkurring together! -KK