Spex84 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Calling this one done for now (it's missing the radiator support bar in these pics, I'll make another that fits better). Thanks for all the comments on the WIP, it's been a long road (2009-now) so it's great to finally have this one on the shelf. There are about 13 other projects waiting for time on the bench now! A brief summary: -Body and interior: Revell 32 Tudor, interior floorpan partially scratchbuilt. Chopped, channeled. Chopped grille shell. -Scratchbuilt frame (styrene) and gas tank (balsa) -Wheels and front tires: AMT 34 Ford -Rear tires: die cast 56 Thunderbird -Engine: Revell '41 Chevy Pickup. Carbs: resin copies of AMT 34 Ford parts. Air cleaners: Revell '49 Mercury custom. Headers and radiator hoses are solder. -Taillights: indicators from 57 Corvette ( I think) -scratchbuilt chopped windshield frame, acetate windows -front radius rods made from rear wishbones of AMT '31 Ford woody -finned drum brakes made from cut-down toothepaste caps -brake backing plates: resin copies of parts from Monogram '32 roadster -grille insert: metal from an office door nameplate, drilled and polished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 wow... just perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Outstanding job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Loving this. The color, the stance and the simple beauty of it. Subtle modifications that transform it from being just another hot rod and turn it into a show stopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I like everything about and it looks so good in your colour choice - candy maroon? or burgundy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Beautiful build, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Very tasty! Beautifully photographed and presented too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks all!Phil--the color is actually Plastikote 7172 (Canadian), doesn't have a specific name as far as I know. It looks dull red in the shade, and flops slightly pink/magenta in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I like it. Great color too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Oh yeah!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well done. Really clean. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I too, say, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 At this point this may be redundant, but I have to say that looks spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Loved it as a WIP, love it even more finished. Home run, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Nothing to say but NICE, VERY COOL BUILD!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Impressive build Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 she's a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Looks awesome. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloe Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 0~1010!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Regardless of how long it took you to get it done, it was worth the wait. This a friggin' rad hot rod, Chris! I love everything about it. Nailed it from every angle. Toothpaste caps turned finned brake drums? Ingenious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I like that a lot, it looks really nice. I like the subtle color choice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Impressive and beautiful model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Cool hot rod. I am glad you finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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