Intmd8r Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) My latest WIP for the Community Rat Rod Build. Not all Rat Rods need to be black, primer, or rusty! Here's the mock up... The final finish will be flat - it is a Rat Rod after all! I want to apply some decals to give it some attitude, but seem to be stuck on what to use: 1. Found these flame decals in my parts box from the Monogram '32 Ford roadster. Looks like I can make them work on the Model A body... 2. These scallop type decals were designed for the '30-'31 Ford Sedan, so I know that they will looks awesome... Opinions? Edited June 1, 2016 by Intmd8r
Ramfins59 Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I'd go with the flames but you may have to do some creative cutting to get some of them to fit.
Jon Haigwood Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I would have to say Scallops , they have more of a traditional look.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) My latest WIP for the Community Rat Rod Build. Not all Rat Rods need to be black, primer, or rusty!If it's got paint...even flat paint... and isn't made entirely of poorly-assembled, poorly-engineered rusty junk, with jagged edges and bubble gum welds, it's really more of a "traditional" hot-rod than a "rat" rod. In the REAL world, most of the guys who build decent looking, functional, painted cars HATE having them referred to as "rats".Just sayin'. Edited May 30, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy
MrBuick Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I'd go with the scallops as well, I think it'd fit the style better....also, what body/kit are you using for this? I'm liking the look so far!
espo Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Do you have any pin stripe decals ? That's just my thought, and leave it shiny.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Just a suggestion on proportions...this type of car always looks better if the grille shell is pretty close to the centerline of the front axle. That may require pushing the engine back in the chassis, moving the axle forward a bit, or both. Or if you like it as-is, that's OK too.
Draggon Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Difficult to say which. You could always try different ones on each side to see which you like best.
Intmd8r Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 If it's got paint...even flat paint... and isn't made entirely of poorly-assembled, poorly-engineered rusty junk, with jagged edges and bubble gum welds, it's really more of a "traditional" hot-rod than a "rat" rod. In the REAL world, most of the guys who build decent looking, functional, painted cars HATE having them referred to as "rats".Just sayin'. Well.... that's one opinion.....The beauty about a "Rat Rod" or Hot Rods in general is that the definitionis can be subjective. What a Rad Rot means to me is generally a verison of a Hot Rod that is neither a "Custom show car", or "Traditional" Hot Rod. To me, it has very little to do with the finish of the body work, but the thought, engeneering, and use of parts to create a ride that gives a raw, uncivilized look.But that's MY interpretation... that can be a discussion for another forum.....
Intmd8r Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 Do you have any pin stripe decals ? That's just my thought, and leave it shiny. Thanks for the input. I've been doing a lot of shiny builds lately with my stock of pine stripe decals finding their way into most of them lol. For this one, I wanted to make something without. Change it up a bit....
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) The beauty about a "Rat Rod" or Hot Rods in general is that the definitionis can be subjective.... Yeah, it's already been argued to death. Build what you like, call it what you want. Edited May 30, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy
1930fordpickup Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 How about a Canadian flag decal that fits the door ?
Intmd8r Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 I'd go with the scallops as well, I think it'd fit the style better....also, what body/kit are you using for this? I'm liking the look so far!Thanks! The kit is based on the Revell '31 Model A Sedan with a Jimmy Flintstone body. The chassis was reworked to give it the "stance". The engine is a parst box flat head with resin Ardun heads. The blower & scoop is from my parts box as well - AMT '40 Ford kit if I'm correct.
mod3l Lover Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) I vote scallops! I have that same body ina build thread right now. My bench work is lacking right now, but Iwill get back to it soon! Steve yours is looking great!! David S.P.S.- I love that motor!!!! Edited May 30, 2016 by mod3l Lover
Intmd8r Posted May 31, 2016 Author Posted May 31, 2016 I love that motor!!!!Thanks! I like it too-not too shabby for somethings cobbled together from spare parts.
DrKerry Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) If it's got paint...even flat paint... and isn't made entirely of poorly-assembled, poorly-engineered rusty junk, with jagged edges and bubble gum welds, it's really more of a "traditional" hot-rod than a "rat" rod. In the REAL world, most of the guys who build decent looking, functional, painted cars HATE having them referred to as "rats". Just sayin'. BINGO!!!!!!! I get so tired of hearing the term rat rod..... It's a Hot Rod plain and simple!!! Like up here someone took a 77 Plymouth Volare painted it flat black and painted the wheels red and called it a rat rod...... REALLY???? Now as a hot rod you've got a great build going there..... Edited May 31, 2016 by DrKerry
Intmd8r Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks for the feedback everyone... I made up my mind!Progress pics will be posted in the next few days...stay tuned...
crazyrichard Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 nice ! , nice red also ! i would not do flames .. imo it doesnt fit the car .. mabe those crosses / skulls on the doors , in a way it feels like that would fit the looks and feel of the car
mod3l Lover Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Hey Steve, Just checking in to see what's new and exciting!I look forward to seeing the results. David S.
Jantrix Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 To me, it has very little to do with the finish of the body work, but the thought, engineering, and use of parts to create a ride that gives a raw, uncivilized look. I think that's a pretty good definition if you ask me.How about a Canadian flag decal that fits the door ? I think that would be a cool idea.
Intmd8r Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 I do have a decal sheet with the Canadian flag on it, but I won't be unsing it on this build. I did sneek one on a Porsche build I did a few years back..
Intmd8r Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 David - thanks for the interest. Not much done lately, been a busy week. Here's a teaser of where I'm at:
Intmd8r Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 Well,progress has been slow, but here's how she sits now: Lots of little details to finish. Things like installing the headers, minor painting, and soem light weathering.
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