Snake45 Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 So I'm in the process of restoring this 55+ year old "survivor" AMT '32 Ford Vicky built model, and I'm to the point where I can set the chassis back up on its wheels (I've done some repairs, and replaced the original early '60s skinny tires with better looking rubber) to see where I am, and for no evident reason the thought occurs to me to see what the Revell '34 Ford coupe body would look like on it. If you've never seen this kit (the Revell '34), the body has been downscaled a little to fit on a chassis originally used for a T, and to make things worse, the hood is visibly and obviously WAY too short even for the undersized body. So I set the Revell '34 body on the AMT '32 Vicky frame, and you know what? It doesn't look half bad--to me, anyway. I'm going to continue restoring the Vicky but at the moment I'm thinking seriously of setting this '34 body up so I can swap it on there, too, "MPC Switchers" style, as the mood strikes me. What do you think? Comments not only appreciated, but actively solicited.
ewetwo Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 I think they proportions are off. But then again, I built stock.
Bucky Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 Are ya gonna use the same grille? It looks a little taller than the cowl area on the body. Also, if you go this route, you might want to shorten the header a bit, so it will appear as though the door can be opened. But, you prolly had already noticed that. I say, "GO FOR IT!!"
Spex84 Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 I love the idea, and the initial impression is positive, but I feel like that body is just very toy-like. Overall I think it has lots of attitude. Might as well build it!
Lowlife ! ! Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 I like it, but i do agree with the comment on the grill being too tall... How about channelling the body a little, maybe try a 34 grill too ??
Snake45 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 3:30 AM, Bucky said: Are ya gonna use the same grille? It looks a little taller than the cowl area on the body. Also, if you go this route, you might want to shorten the header a bit, so it will appear as though the door can be opened. But, you prolly had already noticed that. I say, "GO FOR IT!!" Expand Yah, the grille's taller than the cowl as set up here. The tall engine kinda breaks that up and makes it not so obvious. But I've seen a few real cars where the grille was taller than the cowl. You're right about the doors. Didn't see that looking at it, but it was about the first thing I saw when I posted the pics. Not sure how to handle that other than just ignore it. Not gonna alter the header; restoring the Vicky to original-ish condition is the priority of the project.
Snake45 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 5:48 AM, Spex84 said: Overall I think it has lots of attitude. Expand I thought so too!
Snake45 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 9:49 AM, Lowlife ! ! said: I like it, but i do agree with the comment on the grill being too tall... How about channelling the body a little, maybe try a 34 grill too ?? Expand Channeling the body would make the grille look even taller. Might try going the other way and mounting it highboy. Not switching to a '34 grille. The project here is to restore the '32 Vicky. The possible "switcher" body would be just an "extra added attraction." (And a way to do SOMETHING with the undersized thing.)
Tom Geiger Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 You can go two ways with a '32 grille. You can drop the grille lower in it's cavity or you can cut some height out of the unit.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 I like the 34 version. Does the grill match with the cowl on the 32? If so I'd leave it along. Like the idea you can switch between the two bodies.
Scott Colmer Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 I built it many years ago. I put a lot of work into it so its really just the body. I did not realize how out of scale the kit was. I like the look of it, but it is a bit smaller. People notice that if that matters to you.
Snake45 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 11:49 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: Does the grill match with the cowl on the 32? Expand No, but the engine fills the space between them, so there's really no room for a hood anyway. IMHO, a '32 grille looks better than a '33-'34 without a hood (or at least the top of one).
Snake45 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 12:12 AM, Scott Colmer said: I built it many years ago. I put a lot of work into it so its really just the body. I did not realize how out of scale the kit was. I like the look of it, but it is a bit smaller. People notice that if that matters to you. Expand Pretty creative!
Oldcarfan27 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Snake, I like it! If you don't do it on this chassis, do it on another. It looks too cool not to do. Edited October 24, 2018 by Oldcarfan27
Snake45 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 1:52 PM, Oldcarfan27 said: Snake, I like it! If you don't do it on this chassis, do it on another. It looks too cool not to do. Expand I'm seriously thinking of it. I should wrap up the Vicky restoration tomorrow (or by the weekend at the latest); pretty much finished the chassis today and basically just have to polish out the body. Then I'll get serious about fitting this body to it as a "switcher," and might still come up with another chassis for it.
Rider Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 12:12 AM, Scott Colmer said: I built it many years ago. I put a lot of work into it so its really just the body. I did not realize how out of scale the kit was. I like the look of it, but it is a bit smaller. People notice that if that matters to you. Expand Cool looking build, it looks like it could be turned into the 'Defibrillator'. Good luck with your restoration Snake.
chris chabre Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 i say build the 34 into a landspeed car...where a downsized 34 would fit right in haha
Snake45 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Posted October 27, 2018 Finished the '32 Vickie restoration last night, more or less. Pics Under Glass soon, I hope.
Tom Geiger Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 12:31 PM, Snake45 said: Finished the '32 Vickie restoration last night, more or less. Pics Under Glass soon, I hope. Expand Cool! Can't wait to see. I finished up my chopped Model A last night. Still will bring it back up to the bench for some patina adjustments, but I'll be doing a photo session outside as soon as the friggin rain stops!
Superbird McMonte Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Is that the same body in the ZZ Top kit?
Snake45 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 5:01 PM, Superbird McMonte said: Is that the same body in the ZZ Top kit? Expand Oh, no!
Snake45 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 1:58 PM, Tom Geiger said: Cool! Can't wait to see. Expand Don't have time to do the full writeup tonight, but hope to have pics Under Glass tomorrow. Preview of Coming Attractions:
Tom Geiger Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 I have a very cool survivor build on this one too! I'll post it when I get a chance.
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