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My version of the Revell ’29 Ford Roadster highboy.

Paint is Testors Inca Gold, Testors White Pearl (firewall), and Duplicolor clear.

No aftermarket parts were used on this build – everything was either modified kit stock, or sourced from junk around the house.

The fuel block and turn signals were made from scrap plastic, while the fuel lines, spark plug wires and boots were sourced from a damaged HDMI cable.  The throttle linkage was made from sewing pins.

I cut out the center section of the grill and replaced it with some mesh from a food strainer.  Lastly, subtle wood grain hand painted on the steering wheel and shift knob. Built over a 3 week period.

Weather has been uncooperative lately, so kitchen table pics will have to do.

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Here she is – all polished up for her debut at Heritagecon (Hamilton Warplane Museum).  Final completion was only a few hours prior to this shot, the night before lol.

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She won her class – Street Machines and Rods

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My favorite shot - displayed back at home, next to my Father's Day "Dad Rocks!" one of a kind rock lol.

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Super nice build there Steve, awesome creative detailing. Definitely worth a win.

Is that the roadster we traded for?

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Thanks everyone for the feedback - much appreciated!

Super nice build there Steve, awesome creative detailing. Definitely worth a win.

Is that the roadster we traded for?

I'm going to say "yes".  I had two in my collection, and at least one came from our trade lol.

 

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Thanks everyone for the feedback - much appreciated!

I'm going to say "yes".  I had two in my collection, and at least one came from our trade lol.

 

Nice, I feel like a winner too! LOL:D

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Very clean build. The little details you added to this great kit really set it apart. Nice job!

Thanks for noticing Craig and to everyone for the feedback.

 

Rods from the '20's and '30's have been done to death, so I really wanted to add my own details while adhering to the contest rules of no after market parts.  With those details so small (literally), I'm surprised than anyone else noticed

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