DiscoSpud

Cheers Cranky That means a lot

Cheers Jim

Here's some more pictures of my rat rod builds for those who are interested: 39 Chev Coupe: 36 Ford Coupe ("Escape from Maggies Farm"): 32 Ford Coupe:

The more the merrier guys. As the rules stated, it had to start life as a glue bomb, paint bomb or beater, so you're all welcome to join. Mine's a hybrid of two glue bombs because I wanted to really challenge myself. So far it's been a pain just to strip off the hundreds of layers of paint!

This is true. I sometimes struggle though so I let a project linger on a bit to get the most out of it before I purchase another kit. What do you think of the newer photos Jim? I hope they turned out okay. The weather has been shocking here lately. And I know all about cold weather cuddles, my girlfriend has been more than happy to help in that area

Lol I knew someone would ask, believe it or not it's a chopped up 39 Chevy Coupe less the trunk area. I think 39 chevs are ugly, so i ratted it and added some dualie white walls on the rear and a Tom daniels dropped drag axle and front runners to the stock frame, coupled with a 34 ford grille it came out quite good.

good stuff mate well done!

I know hey? Once I chop the roof everyone's going to to "Ahh, I get it now"

Here's some outdoor pics guys: The truck seen in the background here is my show winning "Feral Ute" part of an Australian tradition that celebrates country music. It's also named Hillbilly Deluxe.

Progress so far:

Here's my progress so far. I know it looks rough, but the idea in my head looks amazing. I'm working on a glass bonnet so you can see the big hemi I'm sticking under there. body work will begin as soon as I get some more supplies.

you can view any time mate, I've just ran out of ratrods to post up, unless anyone wants to see more detail?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0kfF4caI7k This must be it. Pretty neat rat rod!

Agreed, good look!

I knew this would turn out to be way too cool! Well done for bridging the gap man!

that's no good. Best of luck this time round mate

Actually mate, with a bit of patience i know just what you can try. Lay down the red as you did, leave it for a week at least (Tamiya paints are awesome for this) then tape out your design. Spray the black top coat and leave for no more than two days, gently remove the mask and it should have worked.

Guys I just want to say that I am so proud to see how this CBP is coming along. I am already amazed at some of the care that is going into these models. I feel like we're just a group of guys hanging out in garages, drinking beer and restoring classic cars. Keep at it guys. I've been a little um.... preoccupied with my recent girlfriend so time in the hobby room has lessenned but as soon as i get some automotive filler and some PE supplies I'll begin building the body and posting pics. Thanks again guys!

I need to build up another rat rod mate. you've seen all of mine

Hey guys! Good to see this thread coming along so well! I've completed concept sketches of my f250 vette truck, and bot did I have some whacky ideas! Here's the list of mods: -53 vette front end -53 vette rear end -Suicide doors -Roadster conversion (no roof) -Chopped roof -see through bonnet -Silver with purple flames (Tamiya for once lol) -426? Blown Hemi -Revell 36 Ford 18" five spoke wheels. -Custom made grille -Awesome stereo components More soon Pics soon also.

Welcome to the madness tony, you are in.

Oh wow, that kid needs a kick upside the head! Best of luck mate. I got a rough start today. I'm slowly chopping apart the corvette and f250 to line up pannels. the vette front looks great on there but it needs a lot of modification to look like a custom job and not like it is just a vette grafted onto an f250

Sounds cool. I math have to go and have a tinker now

The glue bomb invitational, pics up soon. i was thinking of even doing a concept drawing first before I start building.

always a good sign! you should see my F250. besides the body pannels, grille, interior and half the chassis it's mostly missing in the parts bin. coverred in hideous glue stains. to cover up the crappy bodywork i want to make a wild custom, combining body pannels from both the f 250 and a 53 vette