My Take on Revell's '30 Model A Coupe

[2002p51]

First let me mention that I haven't touched my model work bench or done any model car work at all for at least the last six months, maybe longer. There's no real reason for this other than a general lack of interest and my time being filled with other hobbies and activities. It took Revell's new '30 Model A coupe to get me back. So with that being said, take a look at the progress so far.

 

 

 

 

 

Using the '32 frame I dropped the front about 2 scale inches improving the stance. The engine is a Chevy 409 from the AMT '62 Bel Air kit with valve covers and air cleaners from spare parts. 

All of the paint is Testors Model Master. Although it looks brownish in the photos the main color is really a dark maroon made by mixing some Gloss Black into Guards Red until I got the shade I wanted. The interior is black and Sand. The wheels are just Gloss Black. The engine is Gold.

I'm not as bothered by the size and shape of the roof opening and the visor as some others have mentioned. I only have two real criticisms of this kit. One is the small block Chevy engine. It looks too generic to me. Just doesn't really capture the "look" very well. The other is the decal sheet which is a complete waste of paper.

Other than that I really like this kit, mostly because I really like Model A coupes, and I'll probably buy several more.

Now, the question is; who's going to be the first one to use two bodies and make a stock height roof?  

 

[tim boyd]

Drew.....looking very, very fine.   For my two-cents worth, your 409 is a far more original choice for this kit than an SBC, and the dropped front is pretty much a "must" for this kit.  Also liking that color scheme.   

Yeah, I've thought about taking two of the tops, making one more close to original 1.1 scale height while making the other a more severe chop.  I want to do a Gasser-themed version, and the stockish-top would be a better fit for that one....

Looking forward to seeing yours done...TIM  

 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

looks good,  I like it

[slusher]

Very very nice...

[DrKerry]

Nice start!!!!!!

[James2]

Outstanding 

[Dennis Lacy]

Your correction to the stance is just right! The stance out of the box is terrible. 

I also love the colors you chose. They all look perfect together!