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Finished

Just finished this one up.

It’s a water slide decal that comes with the revell 50 Oldsmobile.

Engine is done!

Well mine aren’t exactly right, I was trying to make them similar to what I’ve seen on a real deuce. When I started I didn’t feel like scratchbuilding my own so I modified the stock ones from the kit. They weren’t long enough to reach exactly where they needed to be hence their location. Also I didn’t have enough space to clear the floor pan which is why they lay a little flat. I’m not sure why the 2nd picture won’t load but check the link. Here’s what I was going off of: 9CA39C33-6FEA-471B-BB69-4E4DE7596D41.jp2

The headers were a challenge but I managed to squeeze them in there. Don’t judge me for the all the paint wore off the engine lol. I’ll have to touch it up. I do this with every build, knowing I shouldn’t paint anything till I have all the parts made for it.

Body is done! For the finished look I’m wanting this car to look as if it just came off a dry lake.

Finished up the interior.

Great work! Look forward to seeing your next build.

The painting continues! I’ve decided to name this car “Hell’s Belle” after a b24 bomber from WWII. It was part of the 494th bombing group so this car will be numbered 494c.

Cleaned the desk up, now we’re ready for paint and assembly.

Most of the steering components are done, I still have a few little things to do once I start assembly.

I’ve finished the suspension but still need to build the cowl steering setup. As soon as I finish that, the frame should be ready for paint. The radius rods for the rear aren’t quite what I wanted. Ideally I’d like them to sit a little further to the outside of the axle. I just modified the stock ones from the kit and that’s what I ended up with. It’ll work fine for this build, the exhaust will exit out the side so no clearance issues to worry about there.

Thanks for the comments. I was hoping to have the body work finished up but ran into a few small issues. I sprayed some krylon primer and it seems to have had a bad reaction with the plastic or something. The surface was smooth as glass but after spraying it bubbled up. Edit: after looking at it some more I took my exacto and barely scraped the surface. The flaw only exist on the surface of the paint. Anyone have any info on this? I’m going to try a different paint.

Back on the bench with this one. Hoping to finish it up for a show next month. Let me tell ya, wiring up this rocket motor was a massive headache! I think it was worth the work though.

Got the car in primer today. At this point everything is ready for paint.

Any and all input is welcome. The paint is testors metallic gold.

I made some wheel tubs for the rear. I’m going to work on getting the car in paint tomorrow.

Thanks for the comments! You know I actually like that idea quite a bit. I’m starting to steer away from the heavy patina look. While I still plan to age it I’m gonna try for something kinda light. I’m also thinking about flaking the roof.

That’s a good question, I’m having a hard time deciding on paint. I’m thinking about doing a white patina similar to what’s pictured below. Might try giving it the look of a survivor hot rod.

I started putting some color on the engine today.

So here is the actual ride height. For the front I just drilled out the top of the spindle and glued in a piece of .060 rod for it to attach. In the rear I just made some blocks. This is intended to be a simple build as I’m needing a break from my 32 5 window if anyone is following that build.

I picked up this Lindberg 53 ford on trade awhile back. I just had an idea so I’m going to run with it and see where it takes me. Wheels and tires are from the revell 29 model a pickup. Frenzel supercharger came from eBay.

Thank you, I wish there was a way I could show off more of the little detail. Being a black car that makes it even harder. I need to get a mirror base, I also considered making the top removable to show off the interior detail. Thanks

Brought home a little hardware from Cincinnati Challenge today.