Stock 1/16 Scale 34 3 Window in Resin

[fractalign]

Hey Guys.

I purchased a Revell 1/16 Scale 3 Window Coupe a while back for a street style nostalgia gasser type build. I was impressed with the detail but even so I felt I could add more. I then proceeded to un chop the roof, open up the doors and add an open roof. On top of that I plan to open up the cowl vent and add inner door skins.The kit lends itself well to these modifications and I have been toying with the idea of doing a full one in resin, sourcing a different engine to the SBC possibly the sidevalve  from the Minicraft 1/16 Model A kits or maybe a Hemi if I can find one. Which ever option I choose, the engine itself will be distinctly modified as well with Hillborn injection. The kits would still retain the same wheels but the tyres would be bias ply with white wall slicks at the back. The front end would be a straight tubular gasser style axle. The rear end would have a quick change rear with the traditional transverse leaf spring setup and the interior would have a traditional tuck and roll upholstery with a diamond tuft roof insert.  I am planning on creating these parts for the build anyway, so I am wondering if anybody else would be interested in one as a kit.

There are not many larger scale rods being done in resin so I am keen to get some feedback.

Cheers !

 

[socal76]

There are a lot of things being done in 1/16th scale in 3-D printing that just are not quite there in 1/24-1/25 yet. But still a lot of nice stuff done in the common U.S. modeler's choices. Now when TDR gets that 409 done in 1/25th..... LOL

[AzTom]

For me it would depend on the price.  I would at least be interested in the non chopped body.  The chopped top is the only reason I never bought the Revell kit. 

[Casey]

I think offering just the stock body parts-- body shell, "glass", trim-- would be a good start. I can't recall if the kit's fenders, grille, hood, and hood sides are stock (I want to say they are), but just about everything under the skin of that kit is so '80s, it might be better to leave the rest up to the builder. The engine, wheels, and tires are the easiest things for builders to source, so I would focus on the body parts and a stock frame.

[RAT-T]

I think offering just the stock body parts-- body shell, "glass", trim-- would be a good start. I can't recall if the kit's fenders, grille, hood, and hood sides are stock (I want to say they are), but just about everything under the skin of that kit is so '80s, it might be better to leave the rest up to the builder. The engine, wheels, and tires are the easiest things for builders to source, so I would focus on the body parts and a stock frame.

I AGREE, EXCEPT FOR THE TIRES, I HAVEN'T FOUND A GOOD SET OF BIG & LITTLE BIAS PLY'S ANYWHERE. SOMETHING LIKE WHAT COMES IN THE ALA KART, EXCEPT IN 1/16

[1930fordpickup]

RMR does something for this kit I believe. Or did awhile back.

I agree with Tom about not having found good looking tires for 1/16 scale. The ones that I like the look of anyway.

Sorry about my brain fade , Yes I think an unchopped body would be a good thing to have for these kits, If you can find one. 

 

Edited October 15, 2015 by 1930fordpickup