Spex84 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Wicked. Beautiful work as always.My vote is no moon tank...it makes the front of the car seem a little heavy. That impression might lessen if/when the tank is chromed, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Wicked. Beautiful work as always.My vote is no moon tank...it makes the front of the car seem a little heavy. That impression might lessen if/when the tank is chromed, though.Thanks, Chris! I know the Moon tank can be a love/hate thing. It's definitely not for every hot rod. I decided to sit it up there for a look because I was thinking it kind of ties together with the slicks and tough-looking Hemi. I always paint the tanks because I feel like it tones down their presence and they came from Moon in a satin, spun finish. (Although I realize quite a few got polished out.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) Does any resin parts maker do a '29- '32 trunklid with the louvers? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part!?! David S. Edited May 9, 2016 by mod3l Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Does any resin parts maker do a '29- '32 trunklid with the louvers? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part!?! David S. Ed Fluck @ Drag City Casting was offering a repop of the louvered lid from Revell's '32 5-Window but not sure if it's currently available. I have one, very high quality piece. Would be a good question to ask in the resin section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Spent some time at the bench yesterday and addressed the interior. Using the floor pan, seat and '40 dash from the Revell '32 5-Window and cut down side panels from the Revell '32 Sedan. Made a steering column from .060" rod and put a parts box Bell sprint car wheel on the end of it. The strip across the firewall is a positive stop for the floor and will also make a nice area for glue. It doesn't show when looking through the side windows. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I had been using an intake/carbs from another project for previous mock ups so I made up the log intake and carbs that will end up on this car and also got the valve covers with the Moon breather stands mocked up for a look. It's not shown but I also found a mechanical fan that will fit and replace the modern electric and a generator to replace the modern alternator. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki At this point I have most everything in place. Hoping to get some bench time today so I can do all the fine prep work to get ready for primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I like the direction on this Dennis, as usual it is up to your usual standards. Personally I would go ahead and use the Moon tank, it seams to balance the car out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_F Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 What's the yellow stuff I'm seeing on some of the white parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 What's the yellow stuff I'm seeing on some of the white parts? Remains of the chrome being stripped off. Under the chrome is a lacquer clear coat which doesn't always come off completely. On the carb scoops and valve covers I just need to get in there with a toothpick and knock the yellow junk off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Lookin good!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Since I broke the car down today and did all of the fine clean up work to get ready for primer I decided I'd offer a quick overview of how the wheels & tires were adapted to the kit axles. In the front I'm using the tires from Revell's Ed Roth Beatnik Bandit. They are a perfectly sized 50's/60's bias-ply front tire. I used the front '40-'48 Ford style "steelie" wheel outer rim halves from Revell's '32 5-Window. As luck would have it, the outer halves fit right into the tires. All of those '32 kits (except both versions of roadsters) come with the American 5-spokes. Using the inner wheel halves from those, I cut away the centers and glued them directly to the inside of the outer wheel halves. That takes care of mounting the wheels to the front axle. With the tires being considerably narrower than the '32 kit series tires, I thinned the remaining wheel rings down considerably until they were the correct thickness to fit into the tire and butt to the out wheel halves. Hosted on Fotki On the rear I'm using the wheels and slicks from Monogram's 'Lil Coffin show rod, which is a heavily modified '32 Sedan. These are what the wheel and tire parts look like. Hosted on Fotki I smoothed out the back sides of the 'Lil Coffin wheels then, like the front, I cut the centers out of the '32 series rear wheel inner halves and glued them to the back sides of the wheels. No other modifications were necessary. Hosted on Fotki And, for a parting shot here's a box full of cleaned up chassis and engine parts ready to go to work with me in the morning for primer. (I do all my painting at work.) Once they're finished I'll paint the body and interior parts. Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Looks better with every post. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Remains of the chrome being stripped off. Under the chrome is a lacquer clear coat which doesn't always come off completely. On the carb scoops and valve covers I just need to get in there with a toothpick and knock the yellow junk off. Excellent, thanks. I had no idea what was going on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I paint at work a lot too. Looking good so far can't wait to see paint on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Quick update. All of the chassis and engine parts are (for the most part) finish painted, ready for assembly. Hoping the 3-day weekend will afford me enough time to get it all glued together despite having visitors from out of state. Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) you are building the same car I did ,I,m still not done with it , well mine is a modern hot rod though , nice work should be SWEET when it,s done , Edited May 27, 2016 by bpletcher55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Nice work Dennis and thanks for the tutorial - I'm loving the colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Nice version of a classic hot rod.Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 you are building the same car I did ,I,m still not done with it , well mine is a modern hot rod though , nice work should be SWEET when it,s done , Old Hemi's just look awesome covered in carburetors, don't they? Doesn't look like you're too far from the end, get on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Nice version of a classic hot rod.Thanks for sharing! Knowing who you are, your comment means a lot! I remember one of your models that Tim Boyd showed a picture of in his Modelers Corner from the earlier 90's. It was a blue 40's COE tanker truck with an actual plastic nose on the front and the tank said "Daisy" as in "daisy sniffing stance." Does that model still exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Evans Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Just plain awesome dude,Chris, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Knowing who you are, your comment means a lot! I remember one of your models that Tim Boyd showed a picture of in his Modelers Corner from the earlier 90's. It was a blue 40's COE tanker truck with an actual plastic nose on the front and the tank said "Daisy" as in "daisy sniffing stance." Does that model still exist? Yes it does.Send me your email address and I'll send some photos if you're intrested.That side marking on the tank of my truck says"Daisy Glue Co."alluding to those of a certain age seeking a cheap high by sniffing glue.The nose is a resin piece made for me as a favor by Don Holthaus.The master was a candy dispenser that dropped a piece of hard candy from a nostril when you pushed in the right place.Real high class rumor there but typical for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Really liking this, great colour for the chassis bits. Edited May 29, 2016 by Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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