traditional Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I've just completed this traditional Deuce 5 window by modifying and combining a GMP roadster kit with an incomplete diecast 5 window body. All the parts were stripped of paint and the front window detail had to be modified for proportion by making the top of the window opening less curved (bonding a wire form to the metal body). Simulated rubber running board detail was added to the fenders, and I also added the black top insert detail. I used the wheels from the GMP kit but substituted smaller diameter rear tires from my parts bin since the ones in the kit were a bit oversize in diameter. The simulated Mercury caps are plated fabric snaps. I wanted to use something a bit different for the drive train so I made a tri-carb 348 Chevy from the 409 used in an Ertl 'American Graffiti' '55 Chevy gasser. The tri-carb intake is entirely scratchbuilt including all the fuel lines, carb linkages, filters, etc. the capped header and exhaust system is also scratchbuilt using silver solder and polished aluminum tubing. The interior is done in grey and blue base coat (satin finish) and the exterior paint is custom mixed pearl blue basecoat/clearcoat. The carpeting for the interior and trunk is done in grey felt.
peekay Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Truly outstanding work throughout - and paint to die for! Beautiful!
wayne swayze Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Another superb model from you! It's gorgeous! Well done!
karbuildr Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 You are the man. Awesome build, fabulous detail, and I love that color.
Agent G Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Now THAT is a hot rod '32.Gorgeous sir, simply gorgeous.G
Phildaupho Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 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.
1930fordpickup Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Man this is very cool. Looks great color, stance and the wheels just draw your eyes in for a look.
misterNNL Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Nice build with beautiful finish and sharp photography.Thanks for sharing.
AzTom Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Whoa! Very nice. How did I miss this one? That is awesome build.So, the body is also a GMP, just from a scrapped car? I sure wish they would do the non chopped top 5 window coupe.
Yenkocamaro Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Beautiful build! Thanks for sharing. Cheers,Lance
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