Dan Hay Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 This is a tribute to the McGee/Scritchfield/Meyer 32 Roadster. It’s not an exact replica, but close. Many thanks to Ed at Drag City castings for the top. It’s his piece that inspired the entire build. Built from a Revell 32 roadster mostly box stock with the dash, windshield and grille insert from the 32 Rat Roadster kit. Flathead from the 32 sedan kit, and complete front suspension from the Revell Model A roadster, as well as wheels and tires from the same kit. 50 Pontiac tail lights from the 32 5w kit. The hood was the most challenging, I grafted in louvers for the hood top, and filed down original hood sides to the correct configuration. Tamiya red with wet look clear for paint. The main modifications to resemble the real one is the shortened and peaked frame horns, filled cowl vent and the extended trunk lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Beautiful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Nice work Dan...beautiful tribute to an all time favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Dan....excellent use of kitbashing and a very convincing result, too. Big Congrats! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Looks great. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Super job, love the red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Beautiful looking traditional style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Nice, tidy Highboy. Great period look. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Nice and neat. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr1000 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Dan - I just saw the real 1:1 car at the Petersen Museum this morning and I have to say that you nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Very very nice Dan👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 5:45 PM, tim boyd said: Dan....excellent use of kitbashing and a very convincing result, too. Big Congrats! TIM Thank you Tim, I've been drooling over your builds in SAE since I was a kid. 13 hours ago, vr1000 said: Dan - I just saw the real 1:1 car at the Petersen Museum this morning and I have to say that you nailed it! Thanks! That's high praise! Thank you to everyone else who shared kind words. Maybe one day I'll build a 1:1 32 Roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Well built. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 That’s a sweet rod and the paint looks flawless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Super nice model! Looks like a 32 should! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 That's "purty". Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Nice conversion work. You pulled it off well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackT Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 That is an excellent replica of the epitome of 32 Fords. That is an awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Absolutely beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Awesome work, that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 My hat is off to you for identifying all the pieces necessary to build such a convincing replica. Isn't it wonderful that Revell over the last 25 years has given us such a diverse range of important hot rod model parts? Almost like the 21st century version of AMT trophy kits. A lot of people would not have noticed the full length trunk lid. And Ed's rooves are a great addition to any traditional rod. Congratulations on a beautiful model. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 While it may not be an exact replica the McGee roadster inspiration is immediately identifiable. Great stance, proportions and clean red paint job! It also makes me smile every time I see one of the parts I mastered (top) for Drag City Casting get used! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.