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Here are photos from the automotive classes http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/model_shows/2015-island-classic/automotive-models/

The model show room is going to be surrounded by vendors and there will be a raffle draw hourly for a huge selection of model kits and accessories. There will be a coffee concession on site with a an offering of light snacks. Hope to see you there whether you are entering or just having a loo.

Thanks Bill - good info

GETTING STARTED I finally got a chance to get to work on this project. THE BODY - The first thing I did was to fill in the rear wheel well openings with sheet styrene. Once fared in, I will locate the stock wheel-well outline with pieces derived from the Highboy wheel-well liners. I am also filling various holes and recessions on the body. THE ENGINE – After re-reading Tim Boyd’s reviews of all available flatheads, I am going to use mostly the engine from the ’48 Coupe with the three-carb set up and front cover from the ’32 Sedan. THE CHASSIS – The kit Deuce chassis will end up being the most modified component of this model. I started off by joining the side rails directly to the narrowed rear section to give more clearance for channeling. Up front I am going to use the forward section of a frame from a Deuce kit, which will permit the use of the Deuce Sedan front engine, mount so I can adjust height of the engine to fit under the hood. I also will be able to achieve a lower front stance. How the two chassis come together will be determined by the location of the engine to the firewall and the length of the hood. Outback I want to use the complete quick-change & suspension assembly from the AMT Double-T kit and will combine it with the cross-members from the AMT ’29 chassis which I was surprised to find is quite a bit shorter than ’29 chassis in the Revell kit as you can see in the photo. I have also included another historic photos I got off the Internet. This is Ray Torres at speed on the dry lakes before he sold the car to Skip.

WOW groovy man!! I dig it more than the real thing that is in a museum here in British Columbia.

Nice conversion. Good job fabricating the supercharger.

Very impressed with this model especially your work on the wheels and louvers.

Nothing like a Deuce to get your model building mojo back. I did a great job with the channeling and stance.

The Island Classic 2015 Model Contest and Exhibition is only days away on Saturday October 24 - 9AM - 3:30PM in Victoria BC Canada for all the details check the website http://islandclassic.shawwebspace.ca/

Awesome looking 29. I really like how it turned out. Please add photos to the Group 29 thread http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/106750-group-29-the-thread-for-everyones-29-ford-roadster-builds/

Fabulous '29. One of the nicest yet IMHO. Please add to the Group 29 thread http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/106750-group-29-the-thread-for-everyones-29-ford-roadster-builds/

Great looking hot rod. Looking forward to seeing it a the Island Classic!!

Lots of great '29's posted already and looking forward to more.

As suggested by Tim Boyd please post photos of your 29 Ford Roadster builds even if they have already appeared on the forum. It will be great to see them all in one place. I have yet to start my build but I am really looking forward to it.

Tim - I was thinking the same thing.

Stunning color. Beautiful model.

This is great news. I have an AMT I have been trying to massage into a presentable SWB. I just hope the 275 GTBs get reissued someday.

Really like the color combinations. There may need to at 29 Ford category at upcoming model shows!!

Gary - Thanks for your great reply. I am currently traveling so may not get started on the build for a couple of weeks but really looking forward to it. My plan is to first build it as the Bonneville version with the option of finishing it as the street version.

Very good looking ranchero alternative. With Canadian Pontiacs essentially Chevrolets under the skin I did see an ad for 59 Pontiac bodied El Camino. But of course there were no Chev El Caminos in1962 which makes yours even more unique.

The BMW i8 is a very intriguing car but I have yet to see one for real. I find it as interesting as the La Ferrari but potentially more accessible. Hopefully the kit will eventually be available in white styrene and more friendly packaging

I have always liked the look of a chopped 3W 36. It is really great the latest reissue comes with that option. I also think those chrome wheels and wide whites look pretty awesome.

Very nice traditional hot rod. I especially like the black wheels and spiders as well as dual quads. Keep them coming!!

You can never go wrong building a Deuce. Gloss olive drab is going to look very unique.

Very nicely done. Each new build is proving this is a great kit.