Courtesy vehicle showrod

[BIGTRUCK]

I was going to start this Courtesy Vehicle right after New Years but I was on a roll getting things done so I started it early. Im not sure if I should add frill to the existing roof or cut the roof in half and keep the drivers half and make the entire back half new. I had a few Paddywagon junkers and parts so thats what I started with. That also gave me the extra rear seats. Added lower profile front tires and removed all the gold color plating on the kit.

 

[Tom Geiger]

Ken, not to bomb your thread, I thought this could give you ideas. This one started out with Paddy Wagon sides too. I did make my own back panels from two 1950 Ford tail gates to get the Ford script on them. I made my own steps.

For passenger seats, I found this was the best configuration.  If you want to be able to access the cab in yours, just leave out the center seat.  The seats are nothing more than Evergreen sheet cut to size.  The cushions are two layers of basswood, covered with printed paper.   Hope this helps!

 

[BIGTRUCK]

Looks awesome Tom , I love the colors. What's the roof made of balsa?

[OldNYJim]

9 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said:

Oh yeah!!! That’s AWESOME!!!!!!!  I love it!!! Great start!  I’ll be following along!

[Bills72sj]

Interesting project. I'll be following.

[BIGTRUCK]

I liked Toms seating so much I just had to build an insert , but added a pole in the center.(Thank you for the ideaTom) The grille was had the word "1912 FUZZ" molded in so I sanded it off but had to make a screen to cover and give it back some detail ,  also split the back of the front bench seat in the cab.

[stavanzer]

This looks like a fun build.  I'd have never thought about doing this with a Paddy Wagon. A Snake Says "Model On!"

[Tom Geiger]

23 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said:

Looks awesome Tom , I love the colors. What's the roof made of balsa?

The roof is all basswood.  It's like balsa but a tighter grain that holds shape over the years much better.  Shingles are basswood too, done just like you would shingle a real roof.

5 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said:

I liked Toms seating so much I just had to build an insert , but added a pole in the center.(Thank you for the ideaTom) The grille was had the word "1912 FUZZ" molded in so I sanded it off but had to make a screen to cover and give it back some detail ,  also split the back of the front bench seat in the cab.

I am honored and pleased to help!   You have taken my seating arrangement to a new level!  And that is very cool!

[BIGTRUCK]

Color choice will be pink and white. Not ready to paint yet but pretty close. For the rear floor insert , Im gonna try a light wood tone brushed on in a  few shades and clear coated. Added parts box front fender brackets and pieces of curved sprue to hang the rear fenders on. 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

cool project, I always  enjoy a well done show rod

 

[BIGTRUCK]

The pink paint and wood tones are done.  Still looking for fringe in the right color for the roof edges. Engine was pretty basic so no big project there.

[OldNYJim]

I love it!  A red fringe might look good for the roof edges?  This is a really cool and inventive build on a classic design - I’m really enjoying it!  Thanks for sharing!

[cobraman]

Very creative !

[BIGTRUCK]

Pretty much 90% done. Still need to paint and  mount the fenders and a few other items. My daughter does crafts and made me some fringe for around the roof. This is the 3rd roof color , 1st pink, 2nd pearl white but black just worked the best. Im using the surrey decals from the Hogans Hero jeep, also made up a sign that will mount on the roof. Plan to paint the fenders white.

[Tom Geiger]

Very cool!  I like this one a whole lot!