Koellefornia Kid Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Hi there, I was one of the lucky guys who managed it to get one the Revell ´30 Model A Coupe kits for the original price shortly after it was released and I still didn´t build it when it was discontinued. It kept lying on my shelf for nearly two years because I didn´t dare to touch it. It actually started to talk to me. First it said: "Sell me, for a profit!" But I did not want to do that. Then it said: "Build me, it might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" And I finally gave in. But it had to be something special! I remenbered that one of my childhood heroes, professional skateboarder Steve Caballero (member of the legendary Bones Brigade, a skate crew sponsored by Powell Peralta, alongside Tony Hawk) had a Model A some years ago. The Rod was featured in Traditional Rod and Kulture magazine in 2006: A beautiful Rod, isn´t it? It was originally built in the 50s by Buddy Dughi, singer of the rockabilly combo The Hot Rod Trio. Back then it was blue with copper scallops. Around the Millennium Steve bought the car and had it restored and repainted at Gambino Customs. Later it was sold several times, current owner is german skateboard legend Titus Dittmann. But for now, enough said about legendary skateboarders, legendary model kits and legendary Hot Rods, here is my version of "The Coupe De Cab": The build features a wired engine with a scratch built magneto, custom made scallops decals, tires from thepartsbox (AUS), taillights from Revell´s 32 Ford 5 window and a spare parts trunk handle. I also made a set of Powell Peralta skull logos for the side windows... ...a H.A.M.B. plaque for the rear window... ... a skate wheel topped shifter and, of course, an original Steve Caballero skateboard fort he interior: The original license plate is framed by a PE part from Scaleproduction: I hope you like it and I hope that Revell will give us this awesome kit back again someday... ps: While I was building the coupe I found a Hot Wheels die cast of a ´32 3 window version of "The Coupe de Cab" with a vice versa paint scheme: I might want to Build that as well someday in the near future... Greetings from Cologne, Germany
mredjr Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Great job! a Hi-Boy body sits on top of the frame that one is channeled over the frame. Still a great looking Hot Rod the real one and the model.
alan barton Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 That's a really nice rendition of the real thing, Oliver. I especially like the accuracy of the scallops. I have the Hot Wheels coupe as part of my collection and didn't realise the significance of the signature on the pack - I thought it was just Hot Wheels milking it a bit! If you wanted a closer match to the real car's headlights, maybe for the next build, the AMT or Revellogram 36 Ford units might work well. Cheers Alan
tbill Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 That is a great rendition of the 1:1, great looking build of a gorgeous car. That kit was put to good use, well done!
RichCostello Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 I've still got an unbuilt one on the shelf. I'm waiting for it to talk to me.
espo Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Your build looks just like the real car. Interesting that it has been owned primarily by skate boarders.
Phildaupho Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 You did a fantastic job on this A-Rod. How much longer are we going to have to wait for the return of this fabulous kit ??
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 13, 2019 Author Posted October 13, 2019 20 hours ago, mredjr said: Great job! a Hi-Boy body sits on top of the frame that one is channeled over the frame. Still a great looking Hot Rod the real one and the model. Oops, my fault! I always thought the definition of Hi-Boy was the frame itself, being not notched or z´d to lower the car (for I used the original frame, narrowed for the channeling just like the original and not the optional z´d frame from the kit to maintain the slight rake and the correct ride height). Never too old to learn something! Thanks for the rectification!
stitchdup Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Awesome, nice to know cab's still around and doing something he loves. I wonder if he calls the car animal chin? (skateboarders from the late 80s/early 90s should get that reference) Edited October 14, 2019 by stitchdup spelling, always spelling, lol
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 15, 2019 Author Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 7:09 PM, stitchdup said: animal chin? (skateboarders from the late 80s/early 90s should get that reference) My brother bought the video in the late 80s from his pocket money. I remember us watching it at a friend´s house. Just before Chin appeared inside the ramp his VCR ate the tape...?
tim boyd Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Oliver....great that you decided to build the kit instead of the alternative! Great touches too to personalize the design....scallops look really cool. Congrats! And let's all continued to convey our wishes to Revell that they figure out a way to put this kit back into production, and to do it SOON!!!! Best Regards....TIM Edited October 18, 2019 by tim boyd
Peter Lombardo Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Very nice replica. Great job. Love these old Hot Rods.
Tom Geiger Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Oliver, Very cool model, I especially like the skate board since it's very appropriate to include. Looking at your town location I thought you might enjoy a place I visited recently.... There is a town in New Jersey USA named Cologne. Many of the streets in this town have German names too.
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 It's good to see you built this one up. Maybe we'll see it again some day? IMHO it's the best kit made in the last 20 years (since the introduction of the '32 series in 1996). I'm on my fourth build of this kit and I have three sealed sitting on the shelf.... -RRR
mrm Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: It's good to see you built this one up. Maybe we'll see it again some day? IMHO it's the best kit made in the last 20 years (since the introduction of the '32 series in 1996). I'm on my fourth build of this kit and I have three sealed sitting on the shelf.... -RRR I’m with you on this being the best kit in years. Unfortunately I failed to stock up on them and sure regret it.
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 20, 2019 Author Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 3:29 PM, Tom Geiger said: There is a town in New Jersey USA named Cologne Interesting. Do they have any breweries there? Here in Cologne, Germany, we are very proud of our local beer culture... 22 hours ago, mrm said: IMHO it's the best kit made in the last 20 years I agree! The kit has many options and everything fits nicely! Its a pure pleasure to build it!
carrucha Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Neat scale replica. The skateboard is a nice touch.
Mr. Metallic Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Very cool build. Great job adding unique small details to set it apart from the rest and relate back to the real cars owner.
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