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I really like how the roadster looks in primer and I am waiting for better weather conditions to do the final painting. I was relieved to be able to fit the radiator hoses so they clear the belts and fan as well as fitting under the hood. Something I have not been able to figure out is why I had to lengthen the hood so much even over the length of a Deuce hood. The 29 body only appears to be slightly shorter than that of a Deuce.

Good to see you tackling this project. I am curious to see how you resolve the stance and proportions. I really like how this kit has generated so many individual interpretations.

Now I have to move onto priming, finessing and painting the bodywork and interior

This is going o be a great project. I managed to acquire the GS kit maybe 20 years ago but have never started it although I got the VRM decals when they became available.

This going to be one very nice Deuce Coupe

Now that is a good looking hot rod. Very nicely done Tim. This really is a great kit because it allows the modeller to either built a very nice hot rod straight from the box or to modify it and create their own version.

A few more photos

FRONT SUSPENSION– As mentioned previously the front spring was reduced in thickness and mounted closer to the axle. The front shocks are from the ’29 kit trimmed, modified and mounted up-side-down. I attached the kit headlight mounts to a fabricated shock bracket. REAR SUSPENSION -Once the front ride height was established I was able to install the Model-A rear cross member and transverse spring. The spring/shock brackets were modified from the coil spring brackets from the ’29 kit. The rear radius rods are the extra front rods from the ’29 kit. The AMT ‘25 Model T kit also provided the rear shocks. The drive shaft is modified from the REV/MON 1/24 Deuce. I decided to reduce the amount of chrome on the car so the tie rod and radius rods were de-chromed. REAR WHEELS & TIRES – Used extra set of fronts on rear for Bonneville version ENGINE – The exhaust system and carbs are set up for the Bonneville version. Because I choose to use a three carb manifold like was used by the real car, I had to use an off-set generator which is going to make running the radiator hose on the right side a challenge.

Iconic. Great job on painted stripes. They really enhance the look.

I like both of your Cobras very much but this "polished" one has the ultimate WOW factor.

Really nice to see a 300SL build especially a roadster. Great looking model of a great looking car. I have had this kit along with every Gullwing kit available for years. It is about time I built one. Canada's new Prime Minister has a 300SL roadster he inherited from his father. It was restored here in Victoria by one of the top 300SL restorers whose shop I have visited so I have few excuses.

You did a real fine job on your 29 and I really like the flipper hubcaps

Very well done return to the hobby. Welcome back!!

Looking very attractive. One of the first and in my opinion one of the best looking super cars. I especially like the higher rear winged TWR racing version.

That soft top is going to be awesome!!

Good looking blown flathead. I especially like the curvey water pipes.

I like both sets of wheels but I love the scallops!!

Superb model. Excellent custom. Very well done in all respects,.

Very attractive. Great paint job. Your very well done build makes me very impressed with this new kit.

George had a great life. I first got to know him through the pages of Rod & Custom and especially liked the interview with him and Big Daddy Roth. I saw him at a number of car shows over the last few years and he always seemed to be enjoying himself. He was a pioneer although at times he could also be very controversial. I hope the Drag-u-la is brought out for his funeral which will surely attract the whose who of the car hobby world. RIP

George had a great life. I first got to know him through the pages of Rod & Custom and especially liked the interview with him and Big Daddy Roth. I saw him at a number of car shows over the last few years and he always seemed to be enjoying himself. He was a pioneer although at times he could also be very controversial. I hope the Drag-u-la is brought out for his funeral which will surely attract the whose who of the car hobby world. RIP

I will be away from the workbench for a couple of weeks so was anxious to see how the stance and engine location was going to look. Components are just held together with tape and silly putty. The overall ride height and stance were established by mounting of the front suspension. I did lower the front spring closer to the axle and trimmed down the springs leafs. I also think I achieved a lower front stance by using the front frame section from the Revell Deuce kit. The rear may come up a bit once I install the Model-A rear cross member and transverse spring but I do have a quickchange assembly fabricated and widened from the AMT ’25 T kit. It is also now obvious that the sectioning of the Deuce grill shell was required. The engine can sit a little lower so the air cleaner will fit under the hood.

I have been tempted to try to adapt a C5 chassis for street rod use as I always thought it was possible. You have proven it to be true.

Very different look which rather than being out of the box it shows styling "outside the box"!!

Beautiful Deuce which makes me want to watch the movie again.