Fenders for new Revell 29 A roadster- caster interest?

[Mr. Metallic]

I made this fender set up over the weekend. It's designed to be a drop on part for the new Revell 29 A roadster. I spliced together 2 sets of AMT fenders to match the slightly longer length of the new Revell frame. I also added the molding that goes all the way around the fenders (seen here in white) that was very faint/non-existant on the AMT fenders. I integrated the floorpan from the new Revell kit, and the Model A frame kits very well. This should allow the builder to substitute it instead of the floorpan, but use all of the suspension and driveline parts without modification.

As far as the body goes, I could modify the wheelwell openings to stock so they would fit the fenders, or the builder could section the bottom of the body and use the chanelled interior pieces.

 

I have done more modifications and cleanup since this picture was taken, with a little bit left to do.

 

Is there much interest in this? If not I will just use it myself, but I wanted to gauge interest before I started modifying it to my own tastes.

[Mr. Metallic]

Well, I guess that's a no.

[Greg Myers]

Gosh are we impatient ? 

[Erik548]

Well, I guess that's a no.

Gosh are we impatient ? 

remember modeling has alot of older guys too, some of them take longer then 20 hours to remember how to turn on a computer

[Brett Barrow]

Go back through the News thread and PM everybody who said they wished it had fenders.  See if they'll put their money where their mouth is!   

 

[JTalmage]

Replying so I can find this later when I get home... lol

[Mr. Metallic]

Gosh are we impatient ? 

Well, after 24 hours and 75 views I was disappointed to see no responses.

With a similar response on another board I figured it was either my poor workmanship or a general lack of interest.

[Erik548]

Well, after 24 hours and 75 views I was disappointed to see no responses.

With a similar response on another board I figured it was either my poor workmanship or a general lack of interest.

one thing i wish i would have learned along time ago, but i didnt untill i was at a train swapmeet (im mostly a model railroader) about 2 years ago watching my hackjobs fly off the table. no matter how poor your workmanship is, someone will be happy to have it because its better then what they can do. so then i realized just try it, if you have a modeling idea, just try it, even if you dont finish it. then if your not happy with it, bring it to a swap meet. and someone of lesser skill would LOVE to have a start on it because its not as scary as starting from scratch. 

TL;DR go to hobby lobby and pick up the resin casting kit and try it yourself, its a usefull skill to learn (your only what 39? you got a long time to enjoy that skill) and its not hard. then make a couple extra and post them on ebay or next time your at a swap meet throw a couple on your table some beginner would be happy to have a rough version that needs some finishing vs starting from scratch  

[carnut]

It looks like you did a fine job on those, I am interested. As far as no interest I can only speak for myself, I am rather busy with other things.

[Mr. Metallic]

 TL;DR go to hobby lobby and pick up the resin casting kit and try it yourself, its a usefull skill to learn (your only what 39? you got a long time to enjoy that skill) and its not hard. then make a couple extra and post them on ebay or next time your at a swap meet throw a couple on your table some beginner would be happy to have a rough version that needs some finishing vs starting from scratch  

Thanks for the encouragement Erik. I've tried my hand at resin casting before with very limited success. And that was flat casting, this would require a two part mold.

I build for my own enjoyment. If others like what I do, cool. So, if there is little interest in this I'm not disappointed. I visit several forums and kept hearing "how come Revell didn't include fenders?" or "I wish I had some", so I gave it a try. 

[Jon Haigwood]

I do not at this time have an interest for these type fenders but certainly may in the future. I did not respond but bookmarked it for future reference.

Now if it was for motorcycle style fenders I would be all over it.

[fractalign]

Hey Craig.

I just noticed your post and yes I am interested in the idea and I had a similar idea myself. I am lucky enough to own an AMT Model A Roadster kit which has the stock fenders. I will be getting the new Revell version soon so I can compare the two. The problem with the Revell version is the enlarged rear wheel arches. My advice would be to remove the rear fenders and graft on a set of larger 32 Fenders preferably from a 1:24 version such as the Monogram 32 Roadster or 3 window Coupe. Another thing you should look into is offering a full hood with the chassis/fenders that way the builder can have a full body kit. As for casting experience, I have done various two part moulds for bodies, chassis and recently I started doing them for wheels. The image below is of a 32 pickup I am working on. PM me and I will see if I can help you out.

Cheers !

Edited November 19, 2015 by fractalign

[fog cutter]

those are good looking fenders and it appears you've got some other parts, too. i think once they become "out there", the fenders would move since the '29 Ford kits are literally flying off the shelves.

only caution i would offer is to not adapt anything strictly not prototype. read any threads about new kits and see how the unwashed masses tear apart anything does not meet original criteria. i think most modelers buying aftermarket resin have the ability, and expect, to do a little work getting things fit.

 

as an added bonus, it gives them fodder for battle stories around the water cooler telling how they slaved to make everything come together because there were obvious "fitment issues".

[Greg Wann]

http://smcbofphx.proboards.com/board/45/resin-casting

 

Craig, Don't give up on trying the resin casting.  The link will take you to some of my posts on our local model forum.  Two part molds are not hard to make at all.  I make two part molds for flat items too.  It just takes some patience.  If you have the skill to create a part from scratch then the mold making and casting can be just as enjoyable.....well there are frustrations to overcome like anything else.  I have two advantages I believe.  One is living in a low humidity area, the other is being able to go to a store in Tempe that sells all the SMOOTH - ON products I need fresh off the shelf and all the free expert advice I need to get a project going.  It also takes some equipment to get it done right and keep resin products sustained.  Even here resin can still draw in moisture.  I need to put it in a vacuum chamber and have the vacuum pump remove it.  Curing resin can reach 140 degrees as it creates a thermal heat to cure.  If there is moisture in the resin it will become frothy and make crappy parts.  You can learn to make some really awesome stuff!  I will soon be teaching a guy that is a professional model builder and also does body work on real cars.  High dollar collector race cars mostly.

[1930fordpickup]

Craig what about the 1/24 scale 1930 rear fenders to match up to the bigger rear openings? I do think you are on to something with this idea. I think the changes you want to do to the fenders is the way to go. What  you have done so far looks good.   

[Mr. Metallic]

First, let me start by saying thank you to everyone for the positive support.

Second, I think there's some confusion. I have no interest in casting these myself. I have done masters for a couple well known casters, and before I submit a piece to them I always try to gauge public interest first.

So, this post was two fold. To see what kind of interest there is, and also I know there are a few casters on this board. If any of them are interested feel free to contact me. As far as the body and hood, I'm more than willing to do those as well. The body is pretty straight forward, I've already done it once for my own project.

Again, thank you all for your support