Richard Bartrop Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 From the Jalopy Journal, and take at last year's GNRS. If had had to come with my idea of the ideal early hotrod, it would be pretty close to this.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) The Eddie Dye Roadster from the early 1950s has always been one of my favorite cars of all time... https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Eddie_Dye's_1929_Ford Edited January 25, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy
Mike999 Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 This Jimmy Flintstone body, #NB-175, is almost there. '27 Ford roadster body with track-T nose. Be advised that the nose doesn't have panel lines for the hood and grille. You'll have to add those yourself, the hood and nose is one smooth piece. You'll also have to add the grille bars. The nose is just an open hole. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jimmy-Flintstone-NB175-27-Ford-1-25-Scale-Resin/122406388029?hash=item1c7ffd413d:g:YBAAAOSw32lYz~ly
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I started building a "correct" one back in 2015, because the shape of the then-new Revell A roadster body in the rear is actually considerably more accurate than the old AMT body we all know and love. The Revell line makes a difference when trying to capture the initial impression of this exquisitely-designed car. The Eddie Dye car (and the recent version shown by the OP) is an exercise in subtlety, rather like the DeTomaso Mangusta. Ham-handed renditions that look "kinda like" or "good enough" don't do either car justice.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mike999 said: This Jimmy Flintstone body, #NB-175, is almost there. '27 Ford roadster body with track-T nose. No, actually. The OP car and the original Eddie Dye car use 1928-'29 Ford Model A roadster shells, not '26-'27 T shells.
NOBLNG Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I started building a "correct" one back in 2015, ... Looks like you got a pretty good start on it. What ever became of that build? I for one would love to see it completed!
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Looks like you got a pretty good start on it. What ever became of that build? I for one would love to see it completed! It's still resting. Most likely, I'll pull it out again after I finish the two I'm trying to close out now. On both of them, all the cans or worms I opened by going way beyond my original plan are finally emptying, one little worm at a time, and when they're done, I believe I should be able to tackle just about anything (except BMF ). Actually, this one has been pretty much in preparation for doing the rest of the Eddie Dye car. Lots of similar features, similar problems to solve. Edited January 26, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy
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