'34 Ford Early Altered - 1/16th Scale

[gasser59]

I've picked up one of the Revell 1/16th scale '34s from my friend Greg Myers. Its a well previously-built 80's style that I have plans on doing an early altered style with a Mark Johnson 392 hemi which I already have. Been saving it just for this build. It will be fenderless and have a scratch-built functioning straight axle. Not sure on the kind of rear end, depends on what's readily available. Thinking I'll open the doors as well as the trunk lid. This will be fun.

Here's the car that inspired this build although i won't be building a replica.

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/flyfshr/Scale Auto Builds/1933 Ford Altered/34FordAltered_zpsyonqc37m.jpg

Mooneyzs will be so proud I've jumped into 1/16th scale. He's been hounding me for years.  LOL

Edited April 15, 2016 by gasser59

[RAT-T]

I'LL BE WATCHING BRAD 

[cobraman]

Larger scale is easier on my old eyes but take up more room in my cabinets.

[gasser59]

I have no idea where I'm going to put this one when its finished so maybe I shouldn't finish it and keep it on the bench. LOL

I haven't built this scale since being a teen so this will be interesting.

[gasser59]

I hope to get a few pictures up late this evening. Stay tuned.

[AzTom]

Hi Brad, I was nice meeting you at the show.  I will be watching this one. 

[gasser59]

Thanks Tom. You too.

[gasser59]

OK fellas, here's those aforementioned photos. This is how I got this from Greg and it is really a good base from which to start.

I started by carefully undoing the glue joints. Thanks Greg for not using a lot of glue as these came apart easily.

Hopefully some bench time this Sunday. My Saturday is jam packed.

[Zoom]

Watching this 

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[Greg Myers]

[Greg Myers]

[Mooneyzs]

Brad.... Tell me it isn't so?? I need to pick myself up off the floor..... Am I dreaming or are you finally starting a 1/16th build??  It's only taken me long enough to twist your arm to start one of these  . I have to tell you that you may just get hooked on these 1/16th scale builds. I am super excited to see what you do to this build. I really like your idea on how you want to build this and going with fender less is going to be sweet. As for a rear end I would recommend one from TDR they have a Ford 9" as well as a Mark Williams set up. I look forward to updates on this.

[gasser59]

This is on hold for the brief moment. I was trying to get a curbside done of my old '82 Toyota 4WD pickup with 33 inch tires done in a week and am just about done with it. Stay tuned.

[Mooneyzs]

Well bummer but cool on the curbside

[Nytrozilla]

AHA!!!!!!!!! Found you where you thought I'd never look for ya, huh? I'm too slick for you Brad.

I've got my unfinished 1/16 Hawaiin that had 2 failed paint jobs. I got the Vega wagon body and the Wonder Wagon decals, just waiting for paint. And motivation.

I always heard about how the slicks collapse over time. Never saw it until now. Is there a fix prior to that happening? I don't think Goodyear makes a 1/16 inner liner and tube.

 

[gasser59]

Hey Joe, no hiding from you. The new Hawaiian has better slicks that don't look like they'll collapse. I may use them on this build although I'm hoping for some pie crusts to be more period correct.

Edited April 30, 2016 by gasser59

[Mooneyzs]

You could always fill those Revell rubber tires with some foam or even tissue or paper towels. I did that on my 1/16 Front Engine Dragster.

[Nytrozilla]

You could always fill those Revell rubber tires with some foam or even tissue or paper towels. I did that on my 1/16 Front Engine Dragster.

Great idea Brother Chris. Camera case foam comes to mind and I've got a ton of it.

[Mooneyzs]

Brad... any updates on this??

[gasser59]

Moonman - still on hold for the moment. I know, you're really impatient but you're gonna need to hold on a bit longer.

[Mooneyzs]

No worries Brother!! You know I am patient.... I have only been working on the funny car for little over 5 years now.... 

[gasser59]

I keep pulling this out of the box and looking over the parts and then put it right back in the box. I've done this about four times.

[gasser59]

Pulled out the Mark Johnson 392 and set it up this morning since I can't seem to get motivated on anything else. Mark's engine is so well done. It has a few places that need a little attention. This will be my first attempt at a resin engine. Any thing I should know before I dig in?

[Flat32]

Gather 1:1 reference photos showing every detail you'd like to include and survey the casting for what may be missing before painting. Clean the casting using methods prescribed by the resin manufacturer.  Verify the scale accuracy of the casting.

[edboys]

Have fun with the engine. You have the Ford 9" sent to you following your latest purchase. Just to let you know I finished the later version of the Ford 9" and now have both early and late style rear ends. Revell's 34 Ford is a nice kit, however I wish Revell would have opened the doors and trunk like other large scale kits. I spent a lot of time getting that detail into the 34 and yet it sits in the 'never to see the light of day' stack of unfinished kits. Good luck with your project, I will be following along.

Edited April 25, 2019 by edboys