25 Oldsmobile Roadster - finished ( or nearly!)

[alan barton]

So here she is.  Obviously I didn't built it in five days but I get sidetracked on projects sometimes so I thought I would wait til it was nearly done before posting build photos.  Overall, I am quite happy with the finished project.  It matches the picture in my head and I think it reflects the era, even if it has a more contemporary colour scheme.  I think it would look right at home at Pleasanton.  I enjoyed the fact that I used nearly all of the original kit parts (not counting the oddball Beverley Hillbillies bits.)

Since taking the photos there are a few things I need to go back and fix.  Originally I planned to use the stock Olds windshield but it just stuck up way too high. It is a beautiful piece, however, so rather than cut it down I am going to save it for a future T bucket project.  Instead, I cut down an AMT 32 roadster windshield frame.  This is an ugly piece that you would never use on a Deuce but with a bit of work it seems to suit the Olds.  As the photos show however, the fit isn't as precise as I first thought so I need to go back and fix that.  Finally, I chose to leave the wire wheels in the plastic they were molded in but as I still have a spare one, I think I will experiment with some washes  to see if I can get rid of the plastic look.

I've also noticed that a front tyre has popped askew on its rim.  Need to fix that, as well as a plug lead that has popped off.  Hey, new rods always have teething problems, right?

 

[mike 51]

Very clever....and very nicely built!

[falcon wagon]

Very well done

[peter31a]

Very sharp! Love seeing this era of car being built up as she may have been in the day. Kudos!

[bbowser]

I like it.  Don't often see this kit built in any form.

[D. Battista]

35 minutes ago, bbowser said:

 Don't often see this kit built in any form.

Very true...!

[ChrisR]

NICE!!

[Eric Macleod]

Oh...so cool. That is excellent. I like everything about it. 

[donb]

10 minutes ago, Eric Macleod said:

Oh...so cool. That is excellent. I like everything about it. 

Agree!

[Chuck Most]

Nice! Love the turtle deck and the fact you kept the stock four-banger.

[espo]

Turned out perfect. I followed your build on this and I like the way you worked thru it. The skinny tires bring it back to a much earlier time, and I like that.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Unusual project, very nicely done. 

[milo1303s]

Sweet little Hot Rod ya got there !!

[Mr. Metallic]

Looks great with the fenders and turtle deck. Nice color too. The improvements you mentioned to the wheels will only improve an already good looking ride.

[alan barton]

Thanks everyone.  I took a bit of a risk on this one so it is nice to see so many people appreciate it. When I get the improvements done I will be sure to post an update.

Cheers

Alan