Body/fender Mods On Revell '32 Tudor?

[FactoryStock54]

Wondering about the new Revell 32 Ford Tudor; the body looks pretty much factory stock, but the fenders seem to have been modified--or does it just look like they have because of the low stance? Out of the box, what mods have been made? From the photos of the kit box I've seen it looks like a factory-stock hood is included?

I am kind of embarrassed to admit; I am looking at this kit as the basis for another of my extensive factory-stock kit-bash/scrtatch-build projects. I source parts from many different kits in order to retro-modify street rod kits as factory stock models; have already done this with the Revell '37 Ford Tudor and am currently working on the Revell '39 Chevy Sedan Delivery (though I just ordered an R&R Four-Door sedan body and hope I can use it with what I've already got done).

This is very much the opposite of what it was like "back in the day" when I was starting out in the 60s. Then, most kits would have a factory stock option as one of two or three, and if you wanted to do a full-on lead-sled or involved custom job you had to do pretty much what the real-life hot-rodders did and do your own chopping and channeling. Now the hot-rod or custom incarnation is the "default" version and I have to scrounge and kit-bash to get something close to factory stock (not that I'm complaining; this is challenging and fun! Amazing sometimes where you can find the right part for a project; I just discovered that the 1/24 Jada 39 Chevy Sedan lowrider toy I've had laying around actually has factory stock bumpers and, low and behold, after some grinding down of the molded-in brackets, they fit and look right!!!!)

Don't get me wrong; I have enormous respect and admiration for hot rods and lowriders; the level of artistry and skill I've seen here is nothing short of amazing, and the level of DETAIL is often daunting; it's just not my thing.

So, if anybody can comment on the Revell 32 Sedan, I'd appreciate it.

Edited February 23, 2008 by FactoryStock54

[tim boyd]

Wondering about the new Revell 32 Ford Tudor; the body looks pretty much factory stock, but the fenders seem to have been modified--or does it just look like they have because of the low stance? Out of the box, what mods have been made? From the photos of the kit box I've seen it looks like a factory-stock hood is included?

I am kind of embarrassed to admit; I am looking at this kit as the basis for another of my extensive factory-stock kit-bash/scrtatch-build projects. I source parts from many different kits in order to retro-modify street rod kits as factory stock models; have already done this with the Revell '37 Ford Tudor and am currently working on the Revell '39 Chevy Sedan Delivery (though I just ordered an R&R Four-Door sedan body and hope I can use it with what I've already got done).

This is very much the opposite of what it was like "back in the day" when I was starting out in the 60s. Then, most kits would have a factory stock option as one of two or three, and if you wanted to do a full-on lead-sled or involved custom job you had to do pretty much what the real-life hot-rodders did and do your own chopping and channeling. Now the hot-rod or custom incarnation is the "default" version and I have to scrounge and kit-bash to get something close to factory stock (not that I'm complaining; this is challenging and fun! Amazing sometimes where you can find the right part for a project; I just discovered that the 1/24 Jada 39 Chevy Sedan lowrider toy I've had laying around actually has factory stock bumpers and, low and behold, after some grinding down of the molded-in brackets, they fit and look right!!!!)

Don't get me wrong; I have enormous respect and admiration for hot rods and lowriders; the level of artistry and skill I've seen here is nothing short of amazing, and the level of DETAIL is often daunting; it's just not my thing.

So, if anybody can comment on the Revell 32 Sedan, I'd appreciate it.

[tim boyd]

Heh Factory....no need to apologize. The varied interests in our hobby is what makes it so cool!

I think body and fender wise that the Revell-Monogram '32 Sedan is the best basis yet for a "factory restored" project. As far as I can tell the fenders are stock, unless they are slightly "tubbed" in the rear to accomodate the wder meats. The body may or may not wear a slight top chop, but otherwise appears stock to me and the cowl lights and tail lights are by far the best "stock" '32 parts to date (btw so my article on this kit in the latest issue of Model Cars if you haven't already, contains some photos of these parts).

The radiator shell is missing the Ford Oval and surrounding trim, of course.

The interior seating was inspired by the stock '32, though the door panels and instrument panel are obviously updated.

EVen the K frame crossmember is not that far apart from a stock '32.

IN summary, you'll have quite a bit of work to do but juding from your "restored stock" '37, you certainly have the talent and skills to pull it off.

TIM BOYD

[FactoryStock54]

Hey, thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for! I'll pick up a couple copies of the kit next month and get a new project started!

[theflame]

Relpicas and Miniatures Co do a 'stock' 32 frame for these kits, but I've not seen one in the resin...in fact they do a tonne of parts for the Revell 32 Fords that might be of interest to you...

[FactoryStock54]

Relpicas and Miniatures Co do a 'stock' 32 frame for these kits, but I've not seen one in the resin...in fact they do a tonne of parts for the Revell 32 Fords that might be of interest to you...

Do you have a current link to their website?

Thanks

[MrObsessive]

Jerry, Norm has no website..............he has an email addy but I'm not sure what it is. Maybe someone out there can chime in...........

[tim boyd]

Jerry, Norm has no website..............he has an email addy but I'm not sure what it is. Maybe someone out there can chime in...........

Try Normanveber@aol.com. Best regards...TIM

[FactoryStock54]

Try Normanveber@aol.com. Best regards...TIM

Thanks!