Phildaupho

Tim - you nailed the engine - hit it right on the head!! Great to see the AMT hood fits at the cowl as it can help form a scratch-built hood if required. Also really like the finned oil pan, valley cover etc.

Another nailhead to study that was spotted at a car show today.

As always, thanks Tim for your excellent review. I hope I do not have to wait long to unwrap my own kit. I am looking forward to seeing how a Deuce grill shell, hood and hood sides will fit both versions and which flathead will work best.

Sharp looking custom. Really like your color choice. I have always thought the 41 front end to be the most attractive of the fat-fendered Fords

Good on ya Curt. You built a fabulous model and it is fantastic that you gave it to Tony A. I am sure he will treasure it. I have had a few similar experiences and found them to be very rewarding. Congratulations.

Very promising I must say. The tan color of the body makes it look resin but the shape looks like it is AMT!!??

Spectacular build of a beautiful car. I have had one of these kits in my closet for years which I hope to build someday. I am really enjoying the resurgence of interest in building models of classic cars.

This is one of many Mercedes 300SL being restored in Victoria BC Canada by Rudi & Company and Coachworks

Wayne - You made a great start. I think you should get back at it as it is a very cool concept.Maybe the future is now!!??

Thanks guys - Michael - The model will be black like the real car with tan interior and orange wheels and grill

Hello Wayne - This is the Revell kit. I attached the fenders to the frame before painting to make test fitting everything easier. After painting will just have to dull coat the running boards,

I completed the engine first so I could accurately locate the opening in the hood to clear the air-cleaner. During assembly I noticed in addition to showing the heads upside down, the instructions also show the exhaust manifold flanges upside down and the oil filter does not have a notch as shown.

Very nice. I especially like the engine compartment and plaid seats. I assume there is right hand steering option. I had a red 1980 Canadian GTI badged as a Rabbit. It was basically a standard fuel injection 5-speed with the European looking body trim and interior. It was a great little car. Mine had a sunroof, Scirocco style alloy wheels and two mirrors

This is going to be very nice. I like very much what you are doing. Please continue.

Superb build. Turned out beautiful. I like everything about it.

I am very impressed with this model and until I saw what you started with I was thinking maybe you grafted on the roof from a '60 Starliner.

Tried successfully to find notes I may have made regarding the wheels I used but 962 might be a good guess.

You might get a kick out this photo which is the model I modified from the Monogram kit posed with the real 2D taken at the Monterey Historics in 2005. I managed to get Jim Hall to autograph the model. By the way, Jim Hall just turned 80. More of my photos of the real car are at http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/historic_road_race/monterey_historics_2005/chaparral/

This is going to be a very unique Deuce. I really like the chassis and engine.

Del - Thanks for your reply. I am definitely no HEMI expert but I think this is something that needs to clarified. This is why On the Workbench posts can be so informative to builders. Please have a close look at the instructions from the Revell 32 5-Window. In the upper drawing the heads are shown in my opinion upside down. The vertical tabs are meant to fit into the recess in the block. The two open slots on the lower edge are for the exhaust flange as shown correctly in the lower drawing. There are also moldings for the cooling water crossover pipe on the upper front top of the heads. As well tabs on the valve covers properly mate with the heads when installed as I fitted them.

This model is a tribute to a car I remember from the sixties seeing it often at car shows. It still has the same owner, although it was sold in the seventies and then found again over a quarter of a century later. It was always a very cool car but it is now the way the owner always wanted it. Back in the 60’s it was brown, the blower had its natural cast finish and was fueled by triple carbs. I think I always thought it was a Deuce but knew there was something different about it, like maybe it was channelled. In reality it is a 1930 Model A on a Deuce frame with 32 fenders and grill shell. - The model is all Deuce – body, fenders and frame. Filled cowl vent and door handle holes. Gas tank removed and roll-pan added to body. ’34 Ford taillights. Rear fenders bobbed. - Hemi from 5-Window kit [Note – The instruction show the heads going on upside down and there is no starter indicated] - Blower assembly from Revell Willys street-rod. I had to do some trimming to get the blower drive and belt assembly to fit in available space between engine and radiator which was sunk into the grill shell - Air cleaner from Revell 41 Chev Pickup - Tires from the Revell 30 Sedan as are front wheels. Rear wheels are resin. - Drilled beam section added to front axle

Just saw these three tasty mild customs at cruise night - 60 Olds, 55 Pontiac and 51 Meteor

Radically wild !! Especially the very interesting and well executed engine and drive train. Definitely not your average Deuce.

Steve - The upgrades really enhance this Chaparral which is one of my all time favorite race-cars. Beautiful job casting the wheels. Love the reflective photo.

Nothing is better than an all steel chopped 5W in full scale and the same is true in smaller scale as well. Congratulations on a beautiful Deuce.