Chuck Most Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 This is, of course, based on the new-ish Revell kit. I lowered it by filing off the top few leaf springs in the front pack, and by cutting a coil from each coil over -after removing the tabs the axle is meant to attach to on the chassis rails. Power is a 2.0 Ztec engine from a Focus SVT, fitted with side-draft carbs and a four-speed from a Ford Courier. The grille shell was cut from an Anglia tilt hood. Other than all of that it's alarmingly close to box stock. I left off the roof insert to show more of the interior. Next time I build one I think I'll drill out the holes in the bomber seats. This was built over the course of a slow Sunday, with the exhaust (dual straight pipes) added this afternoon- it looks decent for a 24 hour build. Next one I build I'll give a little more time and attention to detail and see what I can get out of it.
Dennis Lacy Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) This is the first showing of this new kit that I know of and I like what I see. The Anglia grill works surprisingly well and your tweaks to the stance look good, too. Interestingly, the very modern engine doesn't look out of place against all of the otherwise traditional styling. Sweet! Question: Did you attach the roof before or after painting the body? Is there really any reason why the roof shouldn't be attached ahead of time, despite what the instructions show? Edited June 28, 2016 by Dennis Lacy
Chuck Most Posted June 28, 2016 Author Posted June 28, 2016 Question: Did you attach the roof before or after painting the body? Is there really any reason why the roof shouldn't be attached ahead of time, despite what the instructions show? Before. I don't see any reason why the top is done separately, unless perhaps Revell plans to bring out a stock-height roof version sometime later on.
Intmd8r Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Great look'n rod-checks all the right boxes for me!
espo Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Beautiful build, well thought out with a different engine and other details.
DrKerry Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Nice little Banger Chuck!!!!!!!!! Likin' it with the 4cyl in it!!!!!!!!!
JTalmage Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 That is cool!I've seen/heard of a few focus powered hot rods. Neat idea!
Snake45 Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 Very nice! What's the paint, Model Master Olive Drab? Whatever it is, it looks good!
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 Nice work. This is the first one of these I've seen finished. Interesting mods. Those 4 velocity stacks kinda put me in mind of an Offy.
Chuck Most Posted June 29, 2016 Author Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks everybody! Very nice! What's the paint, Model Master Olive Drab? Whatever it is, it looks good!That's Krylon Fusion Woodland Light Green.
Intmd8r Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks everybody! That's Krylon Fusion Woodland Light Green. say that 3 times fast!
modelfink Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 I like more traditional engine choices, but it's a very cool build. I love the Anglia grill shell. Can't wait to get a few of these kits!
Sixties Sam Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 Very nice build! Creative and yet traditional. Good work!Sam
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