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'30A Coupe w/ stock-type roof opening/Quick Change/Flathead Ford V8/10-6-16 nearly done....

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Thanks Bill....those are great pictures.  

My own 1/1 scale reference photos were not consistent as to whether there were a total of five or six crossmembers.  I cut and stained six of them, but went with only five tonight because six looked too cramped....

Of course, I made some compromises for simplicity in my version too....but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  

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looks great ! you might consider doing the woord along the edges around the hole first and then put in crossmembers ? that would really make it B)

Richard...thanks for bringing this up as when I first thought about doing this, I was planning to carry it out exactly as you say.  

But I tend to follow a policy with most of my model car projects (except for the relatively few, gonzo "all out" projects) to concentrate on modifications that deliver 85% or more of the visual impact of "going all the way" for roughly 40-50% of the effort required to "go all the way".  

Adding those sections along the edges of the roof opening would have required probably twice the time that I spent on the crossmembers alone, and with a notable potential of a very compromised result (e.g., questionable visual quality /craftsmanship).  I decided to pass.   

I realize that may be viewed as a cop-out by some Forum members, but with a project like this (that I am trying to complete within a couple of weeks, vs a couple of months or longer) it's a decision I'm very comfortable with.  

Nevertheless, I appreciate the feedback and comments!   Cheers....TIM  

 

 

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Here's one way to address it.....thanks for looking.  TIM DSC 1054  

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But I tend to follow a policy with most of my model car projects (except for the relatively few, gonzo "all out" projects) to concentrate on modifications that deliver 85% or more of the visual impact of "going all the way" for roughly 40-50% of the effort required to "go all the way".  

I realize that may be viewed as a cop-out by some Forum members, but with a project like this (that I am trying to complete within a couple of weeks, vs a couple of months or longer) it's a decision I'm very comfortable with.  

 

That's usually my thought as well. As you say, it's the difference between a finished  model in a reasonable time period and a model that's on and off the shelf many times over a longer period. Glad I'm not the only one.

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The pic has disappeared from the original post. Any chance you can repost it?

The picture appears OK on my screen.  But Fotki has been acting funny this evening, maybe that is causing a temporary problem?  

.....TIM 

 

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Thanks for the great idea, Tim!!! I'm in the early stages of my '30 coupe and hadn't yet decided on whether to leave the roof alone or do something different.  I may try your solution.  Looks fairly easy to do compared to the full wood perimeter and it really does create the illusion of the proper look.  Thanks again!!!????????

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The pic has disappeared from the original post. Any chance you can repost it?

Fotki is up and running again this morning.  Here's a slighty different view of the roof treatment..  DSC 1055The roof bows are wood coffee stir sticks, reduced to 1/2 the original width and notched to fit in the roof opening.   The bows were treated to a Mahogany wood stain and a clear sealer (Testors Model Masters Gloss Clear spray).   

The roof opening, prior to the bows being added, was enlarged to better correspond to the opening on original 1/1 scale Model A sheet metal, including bringing the front edge of the opening all the way forward to the windshield bow.  

Thanks for the comments and feedback, everyone.    Best.....TIM  

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Getting close to completion...

Body with interior installed....DSC 1084

Hot rodded Ford Flathead V8 added to chassis along with Halibrand Quick Change out back....DSC 1085

Final assembly nearly complete....watch for more tomorrow.....TIM 

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Tim... That is looking great. Awesome work on this little Hot Rod. Love the details you have put into the roof rails. I always enjoy your builds. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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... Adding those sections along the edges of the roof opening would have required probably twice the time that I spent on the crossmembers ...

 

 

maybe too late with the interior installed vs risk on this one, but how about a wood color paint around the perimeter of the cut out? real tin isn't as thick as scale plastic, so it might not look completely out of place.

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Almost done....just the exhaust tips and fabricating pipes between the headers and the mufflers to go....hiding behind those magnetic jig wheel blocks are '41 Ford hub caps on the kit's steelie wheels....and thanks for the feedback and comments, guys; very, very much appreciated.    TIM    UPDATE - project is now fully completed and posted at the "Under Glass" section of the forum....TB DSC 1091

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maybe too late with the interior installed vs risk on this one, but how about a wood color paint around the perimeter of the cut out? real tin isn't as thick as scale plastic, so it might not look completely out of place.

Spike...thanks for the idea....I did consider this too, but did not feel I could deliver it with quality or a believable appearance.  Maybe with the next build?   Appreciate the feedback....TIM 

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have we got a C4 behind that flattie?

Mike - We most certainly do.  

While a fairly popular 1/1 scale combo, this one falls clearly apart from the "Traditional Hot Rod" design ethos.  

However, in 1/25th scale, it also provides for quick assembly (no mods required to the '30A Highboy chassis)  - a key consideration for an under-two week design build timeframe.  

Those looking for a more "traditional hot rod" approach should look at the Ford Flathead V8's in other Revell kits (the '40 Ford Coupe and '48 Ford Chopped Custom Coupes are my favorite sources) and be prepared to make the driveline and frame modifications necessary to accommodate those engine/trans combos.....

Best regards...TIM 

 

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Tim,  thanks for the tips on the roof - it looks good - I have to agree it captures the "look" correctly and that's what I would go for also. A C4 behind a flathead is perfectly acceptable - been around since the '80's when the flatheads started coming back- see Flat-O-Matic http://www.flat-o.com/carproducts/flatomatic.htm.  They also have a kit for an S10 5-sped with a flathead.  The finished model is in the way cool class for sure.

 

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