Pie Wagon

[crazyjim]

Here's my version of the Tom Daniel's Pie Wagon.  I used HOK Tangelo pearl.   I didn't like the rear suspension just hanging down like on the original so I ground out the body to fit the huge slicks. 

[DumpyDan]

Wow I really like your version, looks just right.  Nice work!

[cobraman]

I like pie !  I agree, your version with the lowered rear looks much better.

[crazyjim]

Thank you very much Ray.  My original thought was to put in some giant engine instead of the flathead, but the would have to be cut up so much as to not even be there.  So I stayed with the flattie.

[Dave Van]

I like your spin!

[crazyjim]

Thanks Dave.

[Greg Myers]

Nice clean build. But I thought this was what you were talking about 

[crazyjim]

Thanks Greg.

[TooOld]

Very cool Jim , I like it lowered like that a lot ! 

[crazyjim]

Thanks Bob.  Lowered looks better to me too.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice work. Where did you get the rear tires?

[crazyjim]

Thanks Bob.  Rear tires came out of the parts box.  I have now idea what kit they were in originally.  Sorry.

[Tom Geiger]

Nice job! One of my favorite Tom Daniel classics from when I was a kid.  I remember when I was 12... one night painting parts, the next night assembly.  And I got a credible looking model I was happy with!  Of course it wasn't as nice as yours!

How did you find the mid-body seam to deal with?  As the assembly calls for the two halves to be joined after painting.

[Lunajammer]

Lookin' pretty tough there Big J. From trailer queen to street freak. You've made it believable, nice work.

[crazyjim]

Thanks Tom & Mike. 

In order to grind the openings for the rear wheels I had to glue the body together first.  The parts were slightly warped and didn't fit very well.  Any painting would have been ruined if I had waited to glue them afterwards.

[Harry P.]

Never been a fan of the wacky "show rods," but you did a fine job on this. I suggest a black wash on the carbs and front wheels to add a little more realism and take away some of that "modelish" look.

[FordRodnKustom]

Outstanding. I like how you lowered it.

[crazyjim]

Thanks Harry & Ron.   Black wash isn't bad idea.

[disabled modeler]

Nice Jim... I always liked the crazy show rods.

[crazyjim]

Thank you Mark.

[unclescott58]

Another nice one Jim.

[crazyjim]

Thanks Scott.

[slusher]

Amazing build Jim. I really like your version....

[crazyjim]

Thank you Carl.  I really appreciate it.

[Jmaracing]

Great looking build Jim. I like it. I also have this kit it's pretty cool.nice job!!