LDO Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I had an idea for a Revell '29 Ford closed cab pickup powered by Tamiya's Jaguar 3.8L inline 6 from the Mk II Saloon. That engine and trans is A LOT longer than the Revell 4-banger. It would need a new chassis, or require stretching the kit chassis. Ugh. I was hoping for a quick and easy build. Edited February 15, 2018 by LDO
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 I know what you mean. I've been having a few issues with my '67 Bonneville project going together as well. I did plenty of test fitting in the beginning and as I went along with the build, but it seems like no matter what I do, I always seem to have some fit issues when it comes down to final assembly. I'll work through them, but it sure can be aggravating! Steve
LDO Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) My idea was inspired by this: This thing is so cool, I would consider making a real copy. I just don't know about a roadster, though. Maybe the closed cab pickup. Definitely with air conditioning. Hey- I live in Texas. Hey I just noticed it's on Deuce rails. I have only seen that pic on my phone. I think I'll dig out a Duece kit and see where that goes. Edited February 15, 2018 by LDO
Eshaver Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Lee, jus a question here . Aurora and Revell both did XKE kits . Could one of them suffice ?
MarvinGardens Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Lee, your inspiration (prototype) sits on stretched '32 rails. You WILL need to stretch the kit rails as well, just like the 1:1.
Jantrix Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, MarvinGardens said: Lee, your inspiration (prototype) sits on stretched '32 rails. You WILL need to stretch the kit rails as well, just like the 1:1. Yep. When I put a Chevy inline 6 into the Revell '30 Ford, it required a 3/8 (ish) frame stretch. It's not hard to do. I'd pick up a Revell '29 roadster and use that chassis though. It works real well with the Revell pickup kit.
unclescott58 Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 7 hours ago, LDO said: I had an idea for a Revell '29 Ford closed cab pickup powered by Tamiya's Jaguar 3.8L inline 6 from the Mk II Saloon. That engine and trans is A LOT longer than the Revell 4-banger. It would need a new chassis, or require stretching the kit chassis. Ugh. I was hoping for a quick and easy build. A great idea. But, you were surprised that Jaguar 6 was not going to fit were a Ford 4 cylinder once sat? Yea, no quick and easy build based on that idea.
LDO Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 I was thinking a recessed firewall might take care of it.
Eshaver Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Lee, be mindful of the leg room . Course , a Ford model A really wasn't known for legroom anyway Edited February 15, 2018 by Eshaver
LDO Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 Yeah, but then we could get into an extended cab conversion. Ugh. I think I'll go for a stretched chassis. Best solution all around. Also- I would like to stick with the Tamiya engine. The detail on it is really good.
Mark Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 The Tamiya engine is 1/24 scale while the Revell pickup is 1/25, so count on having to do a stretch job. The inline engine accentuates the length ahead of the cab anyway, so might as well make the most of it. I wanted to dump a Viper engine into a Plymouth Duster underbody awhile back. There's a guy who has been bringing a Viper mill to one of the local swap meets the last few years...sitting on a stand, it really didn't look that much longer than a V8. Should be a piece of cake...not! If I get back around to that one, I'll probably hack the firewall a bit and cheat the radiator forward as much as I can. The whole thing was to go under an early Barracuda body...
Art Anderson Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 12 hours ago, LDO said: I had an idea for a Revell '29 Ford closed cab pickup powered by Tamiya's Jaguar 3.8L inline 6 from the Mk II Saloon. That engine and trans is A LOT longer than the Revell 4-banger. It would need a new chassis, or require stretching the kit chassis. Ugh. I was hoping for a quick and easy build. Or, eliminate the cowling gas tank, move the firewall back, as well as shortening the drive shaft? Art
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Re: Proportions On the real car in your reference pic, note the relationship between the front of the stamped reveal in the '32 rail, and the base of the firewall. This is the critical point that defines where everything else has to go to get this really great look. The rails have been stretched FORWARD of the firewall, and the rear of the rails have been bobbed, with the rear axle moved forward of its original location.
LDO Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 Yep. I don't want to hide the back end of that engine. To me, it is a beautiful thing. It just looks so nice. Little bit of recess in the firewall=ok. Need to stretch kit chassis. Model will be closed cab pickup with fenders, so no need to chop up a Deuce frame.
mk11 Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 12 hours ago, LDO said: Ugh. I was hoping for a quick and easy build... Funny how quickly and often that concept goes out the window It's one thing when a kit has proper proportions and the mods are ones you want to make but it's another when a kit is poorly rendered from the get-go. One of my on-going (first category) projects is similar, retrofitting a 240 datsun six into a 620 pickup. Fairly simple compared to other stuff in the lineup. mike
Richard Bartrop Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 What about moving the body back on the frame?
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