James2 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Because, just because, that is why I built this one. It is a Jalopy, because I really dislike the term Rat Rod! The plan was to use nothing but what I had, no running to the store for parts or materials. I wanted the gas cap to be the shiniest piece too. And no spray paint because I can not use the booth when it is so cold outside. Wrong vent no heat kinda thing! So with that in mind I spent all my spare time putting this together. It's a Revell 32 Sedan with a 29 Ford cowl, 29 frame (Z'd of course) a blown Tony Nancy 426, Parts Box pieces and some rust... And as always, thanks for looking and firer away! Edited December 25, 2016 by James2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 This is my secrete rust product 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Very convincing weathering, nicely done! Where do you source your rusting "secret"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlito Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Great looking model! Really has a nice look, and the green wires make a nice contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Very very Cool Jalopy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Turned out great, can't believe you can finish a model in the time it takes me to mock up a wheelbase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Focus and a lot of free time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I lack both of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Looks very tight and put together, all of one piece, rather than the usual stretched out r**-**d stance. And yet its plenty low and dramatic, perhaps especially so because the look is so well integrated. The '29 cowl marries surprisingly well with the Deuce. You may have hit upon a winning combination here! I like the careful use of metallic shades, especially on the upper part of the motor and on the roll-cage. Very convincing. I used those AMT '34 Ford wheels and tires on my r**-**d build earlier this year. They really are the hot ticket for this type of car. Congrats on another fine model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Very convincing weathering, nicely done! Where do you source your rusting "secret"?ebay of course And thanks Bernard I value your input greatly. Edited December 22, 2016 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Pretty cool model there, James. Nice use of "found" parts. Good of you to share your rust material with us too. It's VERY much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 ebay of course And thanks Bernard I value your input greatly. I've sourced mine from Micheals Only criticism I have is the "Beehive" oil filter - doesn't seem to be plumbed into anything. You did an excellent job pumbing the engine tho....Love these old ratty (Jalopy) Hot Rods - Nice looking build! Wish my parts box was stocked as well as yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Only criticism I have is the "Beehive" oil filter - doesn't seem to be plumbed into anything. You did an excellent job pumbing the engine tho....I had a similar thought about that and I should run some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Love this. The rust is superb. I would agree with others about the beehive. It's more fitting with a flathead V8 and I've never seen it mounted outside of the firewall. Otherwise, it's a killer jalopy!! Edited December 22, 2016 by modelfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good looking model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I too dislike the term rat rod. To me it's either a hot rod, traditional or a rod....I do like what you did on this though. Looks awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Real nice weathered hot rod James... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Turned out great, can't believe you can finish a model in the time it takes me to mock up a wheelbase Focus and a lot of free time! I lack both of those... I'm with Andy...!! Pretty Awesome build James....!! Love the gas cap...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Awesome job on this! and fast... wowza. Makes me want to break out my rust kit, i bought one, and then everything i build turns into a showrod... its still sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Sweet hot rod! And the sophisticated finishes rust solution is THE WAY to go. I use that for everything. My '55 Chevy truck on the work bench right now has liberal amounts of sophisticated finishes on it lolAnd if I wanted to add a hint of more recent orange rust to it, I dab a little tamiya weathering powder on it! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Awesome job on this! and fast... wowza. Makes me want to break out my rust kit, i bought one, and then everything i build turns into a showrod... its still sealed.your rust kit probably rusted itself from age by now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thanks again everyone and Merry Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 COOL...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Pretty cool experiment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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