lysleder Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 It looks as if this one is coming out again. I for me am happy, although others might be more indifferent to the news. http://round2corp.com/product/1939-wagon-rod/ I find it funny though, that Round2 lists one of the selling points as; "Great engine and drivetrain parts for kit bashing ". As if they think the kit is not attractive enough in it's own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I would love to see this re issued with different wheels, to fit the kit tires. Maybe Torgue Thrusts ? Also would love to see these tires, with other wheels, issued in separate sets, like the tampo printed Goodyear L/60 - F / 60 Poyglas GT sets. IMHO, one of the best market offerings they've given us...'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Underneath that hideous body is a great frame and suspension that works good with AMT's 37 Chevy or other similar vintage rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I must grab another of these. Under the body it is a very good platform for other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Years ago I tried to make the body a little less hideous...'37 Ford headlights....-RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Wagon Rod needs a pie cut out of the middle, above the fender. Lower the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Wagon Rod needs a pie cut out of the middle, above the fender. Lower the front. Yeah, I could see that. It kinda has a Jimmy Durante thing going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 What car is this supposed to be? I like the body, was trying to think of some decent fenders/hood to go with it. Maybe 39/40 Ford? I imagine you would have to shorten the frame some though, or use maybe the AMT 40 Ford stuff underneath.Looks like there could be an Allison engine under that huge hood.Thanks,Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 What car is this supposed to be? It's derived from a '39 Chevy sedan delivery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I would love to see this re issued with different wheels, to fit the kit tires. Maybe Torgue Thrusts ? Also would love to see these tires, with other wheels, issued in separate sets, like the tampo printed Goodyear L/60 - F / 60 Poyglas GT sets. IMHO, one of the best market offerings they've given us...'Z'Tires in this, and the Phantom Vickie kit, are Plymouth Prowler tires. Next time you see a glue bomb/partially built Prowler in a junk box at a show, grab it.Some 1/20 scale wheels can be reworked to fit the rear tires. For the fronts, look for either Jo-Han funny car rear wheels, or Monogram 1/24 scale wheels. The Monogram stuff is hit-and-miss, not every wheel will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 It's derived from a '39 Chevy sedan delivery... Thanks, Bill. I'm not very good at that era Chevy stuff. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I think it would look pretty cool with stock headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I've owned this kit at least three times. It sits on my shelf and I stare at it, trying to come up with a cool idea, and ........................................................nothing. And then I trade it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I think it would look pretty cool with stock headlights.Yes, that's always been my idea, too. I've never test-fitted it, but my thought is to combine it with the front end from the Monogram '39 coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 What I had always planned to do with one of mine is slam that sweet Art Morrison chassis under an AMT '37 Chevy coupe. Best part of the kit. Yes, it's a legit Art Morrison aftermarket fat fender hot rod chassis, not something they made up. There were even Art Morrison decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 This is how mine turned out. But yes it is a great donor chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I like what you did with the headlights, I was going to try that with mine, and since its a woody, make it a station wagon instead of a panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Years ago I tried to make the body a little less hideous...'37 Ford headlights....-RRR Very nice looking ride..Looks very clean and well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatboy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Has anybody tried to build up the front suspension on this kit? I have and I gave up! Easier to reproduce in metal, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Has anybody tried to build up the front suspension on this kit? I have and I gave up! Easier to reproduce in metal, I think. I have assembled this frame 5 or 6 times and had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatboy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Steve Z. About the Wagon Rod's front suspension: did you construct some kind of 'jig'? You've got me thinking, maybe I'll try the kit again. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Does anybody have a photo of the new customizing decal sheet that AMT have been advertising as being included in the new issue of this kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Steve Z. About the Wagon Rod's front suspension: did you construct some kind of 'jig'? You've got me thinking, maybe I'll try the kit again. ThanksNo, no jigs. Just very careful to get the A arms, glued to the frame at the same angle, left vs. right. I use superglue. Actually thought it went together much more easily then others - The R/M series of 37 Ford Street Rods with the IFS.....I HATE those ! A arm mounting points are too fragile ! My favorite is the R/M '41 Willys Street rod front suspension, with the upper A arms cast integral with the frame...'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The original idea for this kit was a Jairus Watson design for Scale Auto Sketch Pad some years before the kit came out, but it looked a lot nicer, he had original style headlamps and Pontiac Banshee three spoke wheels, even the Dodge Copperhead Concept car wheels looks better on this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Here's a pic of the new decals. I liked the wheels, just not the center caps, here a pic of how I change them. I'm making mine a station wagon, got to do something with those headlights, and get the kahonis up to attempt doing the wood right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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