'A' Mod: '29 Model A track style modified

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Alright, alright, alright....this build has been languishing in a box for some time. I started it a year or so ago, got to final assembly and realized the hood and sides weren't going to fit as planned (poor engineering on my part), got frustrated and tossed it back in the box. My good friend from SoCal, ADL, suggested that I really should finish it (thanks for the kick in the keester, ADL). So, here it is, minus hood and sides... It's based on the Revell Model A roadster with the body modified into a 'T' bucket style. The SBC engine is from the Revell Rat Roaster with the 3x2 intake  from the Revell '30 Model A...the wheels are resin items I acquired from somewhere several years ago, I forget where now, probably picked them up on FleaBay???? They fit the Model A tires perfectly. Paint is Testors Titanium Metalizer. More pix here: http://public.fotki.com/jferren/a-modified-track-st/  -RRR

Edited December 17, 2017 by Rocking Rodney Rat

[Force]

Cool build, it looks great!

[Pete L.]

 Great job, really cool build !!!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Very nicely done.

[mike 51]

looks great!

[cobraman]

Very cool model.

[Dennis Lacy]

Glad I could be of service! Can you send some of that motivation back this way? I sat at my bench for two hours today and did nothing.

Finally got a chance to get on the big 'puter and have a look. I think it looks awesome!!! If this was sitting on a table with no name tag I'd know you built it. Got your signature "look". I like the exhaust soot on the body and those "riveted" interior panels.

Man, I need another roadster... 

[1930fordpickup]

This is a very good looking car. 

[DustyMojave]

Is the back of the cab from the newer release Ala Kart kit?

[Erik Smith]

That’s really cool. Simple design and colors but great looking model! 

[Dave Van]

Nice craftsmanship......

[High octane]

Awesome build!

[Modelbuilder Mark]

They looks great! I would not worry about the hood. I hardly ever put hos on my hot rods.

[iBorg]

That is really sweet. I haven't seen a 1:1 built in this style but look forward to it. Great inspiration. Plus thanks for skipping the patina look.

[Kit Karson]

9 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

Glad I could be of service! Can you send some of that motivation back this way? I sat at my bench for two hours today and did nothing.

Finally got a chance to get on the big 'puter and have a look. I think it looks awesome!!! If this was sitting on a table with no name tag I'd know you built it. Got your signature "look". I like the exhaust soot on the body and those "riveted" interior panels.

Man, I need another roadster... 

ADL, you hit on it! As soon as I saw the first glimpse I heard the same thing in my mind!!  RRR, you have a Signature Look!!!  Unmistakably RRR.  It begs Carb Linkage... -KK

[Kit Karson]

6 hours ago, iBorg said:

That is really sweet. I haven't seen a 1:1 built in this style but look forward to it. Great inspiration. Plus thanks for skipping the patina look.

Something like this, Mike?

[ChrisR]

Looks awesome!

[Kit Karson]

7 hours ago, DustyMojave said:

Is the back of the cab from the newer release Ala Kart kit?

Yeah, where did the back of the cab come from? -KK

[Snake45]

Almost didn't click on this thread because I'm not a fan of track noses, which of course I assumed. Wow, am I glad I did! Fantastic job and I don't think I've ever seen anything like it, either real or model. VERY nicely done, and I especially like the low-viz "stealth" color scheme. Fabulous! 

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Thanks for all of the compliments, guys. The back part of the body is from some variant of the AlaKart? Here's a pic of it before slicing began. Can anyone identify the kit this came from? I can't remember now (getting olde...).  -RRR

[TooOld]

Very cool !  Great details and I love that paint !

[PARTSMARTY]

I'm digging this !!!

[El Caballo]

Those wide-fives sure make that model different, I haven't seen anything like that.

[bbowser]

58 minutes ago, El Caballo said:

Those wide-fives sure make that model different, I haven't seen anything like that.

I was thinking the same thing.  Those wide-5's really make it stand apart.  Great work.