29 roadster with a twist, trim?

[exesivefire]

One of my favorite shows each year is the buckeye classic in the spring, one of my favorite parts is the "buckeye challenge" where we all must start with the same kit. Last year Eric won with his amazing Cuda and picked the revell 29 roadster for us to all have a little fun with. This build will hopefully be my entry for this upcoming show.

Starred with what we see here, you know I can't just build this out of the box right? 

You can probably get an idea where I'm going with this, but I'm guessing this next picture will help. 

The idea is a little pickup type roadster, I originally planned on using the back of the tweedy pie body. After cutting everything up I quickly realized I'd be better off reconstructing the back of the body myself. 

Roughed out and time to head off to thanksgiving dinner..

 

 

Edited November 25, 2016 by exesivefire

[exesivefire]

After dinner I got back to work, cleaned up the body a little more and roughed out a bed.

 

 

Edited November 25, 2016 by exesivefire

[Modlbldr]

I like where you are going with this. I almost picked up this kit and the 30 with it this morning. I managed to talk myself out of it. I may have to go back later this week.

Later- 

[James2]

Should be a good'n Andy. 

I am hoping to be there also, unless I'm in Daytona for bike week!

[Rider]

Great start. 

[wayne swayze]

Love old hot rod pickups! I'll watch yours come together. Great start!  

[DrKerry]

Me likey??

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great start. Always a treat to follow your projects. Looking forward to  seeing more.

[DumpyDan]

looks like this is gonna be great

[Snake45]

I like where you are going with this.

Later-

Me too!

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Betty cool

[62pyro]

Nice start you got going on.

[crazyrichard]

stunning job !!

[exesivefire]

Chopped the bed, need to get things like that and wheelbase figured out before I can start constructing my chassis. 

 

 

[Lowlife ! !]

That works really well, one of those 'why didn't I think of that' type models, simple idea but it looks great !   Love those wheels n tyres, where are they from ??

[bobthehobbyguy]

Definitely cool project. What color are you planning?

[exesivefire]

That works really well, one of those 'why didn't I think of that' type models, simple idea but it looks great !   Love those wheels n tyres, where are they from ??

right now it's mocked up with the 29 kit tires and wheels. 

 

Definitely cool project. What color are you planning?

either brown or a mint color.. 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Either color would be great.

[exesivefire]

Getting ready to cut the main chassis rails..

[exesivefire]

Progress was made today! It's been a while since I could say that. 

Started by cutting out 4 pieces out of .040 sheet. 

Laminated two together x 2 to make a pair of matching rails .080 (2 inches in 25th) thick. I like to weigh those things down so they don't warp while the solvent is drying.

Starting at the back and working forward, made a matching pair of cross members for the rear.

Progress check 

 

 

 

 

[exesivefire]

And mockup for good measure. Still playing with the stance a bit, the rear will need to come up a tad still for sure.

I'm not sure those are the final rear tires, but I did rob the wheels from a Revell 37 pickup. I like those on here I think. 

[wayne swayze]

This is really grabbing me! Love the rear crossmembers and the wheel choice is spot on!

[exesivefire]

This is really grabbing me! Love the rear crossmembers and the wheel choice is spot on!

thank you! Rarely does what's in my head come out into the real world, but so far this is an exception. 

Playing with ride height. Had to bring it up a little to actually be able to drive. 

 

[James2]

Focus! Stay focused,now keep it going...

[exesivefire]

This one has a deadline, so that should actually help. I work better under pressure