'30 Ford phaeton high-boy question

[wayne swayze]

I'm thinking of starting this as my next project. Despite the differences in scale (body in 1/24 and frame etc. in 1/25), has anybody here done this, and what issues did you encounter? It looks pretty close in the mock up.   

[Ace-Garageguy]

Here's some real-deal info. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/how-to-best-mate-an-a-tub-to-deuce-rails.851411/

As far as the scale difference goes, watch where the body ends up relative to the stamped (on the real one) reveal on the '32 rails. Look at a lot of pix of A bodies sitting on deuce rails, and pay attention to where the forward edge of the body goes in relation to the rising end of the reveal on the frame. Pay attention to where the rear fender arch ends up relative to the rising line at the rear of the reveal as well. You may have to split the difference or adjust otherwise. Subtle differences can have a significant effect on the first impression.Watch the hood length too. You may need to shorten the hood to get the right look...or you might not. The '32 frame is about a 2" longer wheelbase than the model-A frame (some modelers think that because it's only 2mm at the size of the model it's insignificant...it's not) that would normally be under the tub, so the scale discrepancies may work to your advantage.

Take care mocking up the suspension exactly before you commit to placing the body in a specific location, and mock up the grille and headlights too.

Stance and proportion are everything on one of these...or any hot rod...and they make the difference between a "wow!!" car and a goofy one.

 

Edited July 19, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy