Mr. Metallic

I was trying to convince @Spex84 to try designing one for 3D printing but he's right, because those slats are so thin it probably wouldn't print well.

Is it just me, or do many of the forums appear condensed over to the left side of the screen leaving a big grey space on the left?

That last pic with the 1/2 round details is headed in the right direction. That big blank space towards the front is just begging for some detail. Either add a door that would indicate storage, or add some simulated bead rolling which would be added in real life to keep that panel from bending. You could use the same 1/2 round and just add a few strips of different length to fill that space. Here's a quick and dirty version done with my computers snipping tool

They appear to have replaced the "buick porthole" hood with the new stock style one. Odd that's the only part they decided to replace on all the tooling, leaving the rest of the RR parts as extras. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, especially about the chopped windshield still being included (I can use acetate for the glass). I always appreciate extra parts, especially when they're cool ones.

I can't speak for RRR, but I'll tell you what I did. Take the kit supplied interior panel that has the rear wheel well integrated into it, and cut it away. Take the wheelwell and position it inside the body down where you want the new wheelwell opening to be. Trace the current "big opening onto the wheelwell piece so you know what to cut away. Cut away above the line you drew, and then you should be able to blend that wheelwell piece into the body. The end result will look like this

Red stuff. I have a question for you all. I've been using Tamiya brush paints for about 20 years, but mostly metallics and flat/gloss black. I'm new to their gloss primary colors, but I bought two brand new bottles (specifically red and yellow) and attempted to use them on recent projects. My question is, they don't seem to have a lot of pigment. They are thoroughly mixed, but to achieve full coverage it would probably require two coats, and successfully applying one coat with a tiny brush is nerve wracking enough, let alone a second coat. When I've used the black or metal shades in the past I don't have this issue. Has anyone else had this experience? I could go back to Testors I guess. I haven't been able to find the new Revell paints locally yet, but would like to try those.

I didn't look that closely at the old parts, I was focused on the new parts. But as Bernard noted above, it appears you can still build the RR out of this kit. Looking over the trees quick it doesn't appear as they deleted anything, just added new trees, which is highly appreciated. Thanks Revell! Can't wait to get several of this one in my hands, being a 32 Ford fiend.

Y block in 32 is a great idea. Let me give you a couple pointers since I'm familiar with that process. The Y block and it's front cover/water pump/pulleys/fan assembly is quite long, an very tight fit in the friendly confines of the 32 engine compartment. This project happened to include a lengthened frame, and even so you can see how tight the fit is. All of this can be overcome with a little slice and dice and parts swapping. This engine is from the Revell 57 Ford, with some speed parts from Maple Leaf Modelworks

This is perfect timing with the Revell #2 roadster bout to come back (already hitting shelves in Europe). The quality looks good, thanks for sharing Bernard. @68shortfleet , what is the best way to get some of these?

My guess would be that would be one of mock-ups Mr Keeler showed at the IPMS show last year based on the former Tweedy Pie kit. Looking forward to more details Although based on that press release they missed the Q1 2022 release mark for the T based kit

I was confused that you said you bought a Rat Roaster, but thought maybe you actually found a RR in an Austrian hobby shop. You mean that you got one of the new 32 Roadster kits, which are not Rat Roasters (but maybe I'm being pedantic) Thank you for sharing the pics. It's a little bonus that they actually still included the chopped windshield even though you can't use it without some surgery to the body. I'm certainly glad to have it. It sure does look like they might be having the same issue with warpage that they are with the 29 roadster and 30 coupe kits. It appears this tree was warped enough to actually break these parts away from the tree. The rest of the parts look straight though( especially crucially the duvall windshield) it's just something for the rest of us to keep our eye on as these hit the shelves.

I don't think the 32 5w has left the catalog since it was introduced 10+ years ago. I agree with you on some of the rest, although they did versions of the 48 Ford tooling after the chopped version, with the Greased Lightning version done most recently. Apparently extensive investigation was done by the previous owners of Revell (Hobbico) into releasing a Ranchero based on the 57 Ford tool but decided it was tool expensive. Maybe Blitz will give it a shot? Out of all those the 32 Sedan is the one in most ""dire" need of a rerelease. That was a limited release the only time it came out (I think 2007, oh how time flies) and really should be ready to just run some plastic through the mold. That kit was just about perfect as is, but if they wanted to throw a little money at it even better.

Work has been continuing. I had a small delay while I searched for materials to do a real wood bed floor. Once I got those secured and worked out a technique I was able to move forward. It may not be prototypical to 1:1, but it looks good, and replicates something a builder could have done in 1965. Here's the materials I ended up using. There are more prototypical materials (H or I channel strip, photoetch rails, etc), but these materials are what a builder in 1965 would have had reasonable access to, or at least be able to achieve similar results. I cut 5 strips of wood and 6 strips of plastic all the same length using my handy dandy Chopper. This is a great tool for repeatable cuts over and over. I hit the wood strips with a couple coats of Testors clear and then assembled everything together. And just a taste of the finished product.

I've been buying from MAD for years, but placed my first online order earlier this year. Got a confirmation email right away, and then about 5-6 weeks later I got an email that my items had shipped. His distributors and magnetos are the only thing I use anymore. Can't beat the realistic look at the price point with no work. Rep+Min makes beautifully cast distributors, but you still have to wire them. MAD's are just as nice, but without the labor.

Great color choice on the body. Cool build.

Nice to see another one of these fine Drag City bodies built. And I love the 348/409!

Good movie, cool car. You did a nice clean version of it, well done.

Man that is sweet. One of the finest examples of a finished Monogram A coupe I've ever seen.

That's pretty much the long and short of it. If you see the thread about the Polyglas tire parts pack overt the the car review section.

Any updates on this one? I'm hoping Q4

Sorry, I'm late to the party, but these builds came out great. I especially like the blue one, great color. Thanks for sharing

I think they look great. That's one sweet little hot rod you have their, even though it's a little bigger than most of us are used to. Did you follow along the channeling how-to from the first 2 issues on R+C Models or just do your own thing? The Big D, well played ?

Few things. First, congratulations. Second, I thought you were supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps? But seriously, these are great little kits. They are so well engineered that with the pre-painting done it was a great choice for a quick build. I think the kit came with a small prop rod to put on the tail so it would sit up level without being attached to a tow vehicle.

The Ala-Kart didn't "end up in" the Mod Rod, it's the same tooling. Ala Kart/29 Ford roadster kit was a double kit (meaning you could build two fully detailed models out of one box) and reissued a few times. They altered the tooling to create the first Mod Rod version which still had most (if not all) the parts required to build the Ala Kart. But over time some of the AK specific parts disappeared. AMT, riding a hot steak in the late 90's of well engineered and accurate kits took the opportunity to create a new AK from the ground up, rather than try to fix the old tool. That would have been a very savvy move at the time because the traditional hot rod and custom movement was building steam and nostalgia for well known 50's/60's cars was also gaining momentum (see the launch of The Rodders Journal) and would have been great for the hobby. Sadly, mid-development of the new AK apparently most of the design staff was let go at AMT, and we got the kit that is about to be reissued. @Dave Darby is one of the experts on the matter, so if I'm wrong on any of the details he will set the record straight.

Repop of the 90's tool