Bullybeef Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Figured I’d try to smash out an end of the year build. I’ve had this kit since January and the only thing I’ve had done was to rob the wheels out of it lol. Decided on the channeled rod version. The frame and is components build up rather well. But now I’m at a crossroads, while the casting on the small block chebby is nice, I feel this ride deserves a third pedal. So I’m opting for a early 40’s flathead with a three speed crunch box instead. A pair of strombergs and some offenhauser heads will add some flavour. Edited January 1, 2022 by Bullybeef Fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Interesting how many of us use kit goodies to help us build- nice work so far, looking forward to more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul Payne said: Interesting how many of us use kit goodies to help us build- nice work so far, looking forward to more. Thanks Paul, well I wasn’t happy with the little metal axle pins so I replaced them with some styrene rod. This will allow a positive end fitment. Still continuing on with the warmed over flattie. Working on a proper engine mount and a set of headers. also have to add a lip to the rear wheels, got a little carried away making them fit the amt slicks. work continues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) Waiting for paint to dry 😥 Edited December 31, 2021 by Bullybeef Added pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Looking fantastic! Will the body color stay flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 30 minutes ago, Paul Payne said: Looking fantastic! Will the body color stay flat? I’m not 100% sure just yet, it’s minus stupid cold here today so any attempt at painting will most likely end badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Lived in St. Cloud MN for a year- minus 30 with minus 15 feeling warm- is that warped? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, Paul Payne said: Lived in St. Cloud MN for a year- minus 30 with minus 15 feeling warm- is that warped? To live in a place where the air hurts your face… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I like the change to the Flathead engine here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 That is looking great so far Bil.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 55 minutes ago, espo said: I like the change to the Flathead engine here. Well in my opinion, the standard Chev/Olds/Buick is kinda overdone, that and a slush box is counter intuitive to a hot rod build. Thanks for looking and commenting. milk have some more updates after breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 50 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: That is looking great so far Bil.👍 Thank you Greg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) Love the old Flatties. Looking good so far. Edited January 1, 2022 by Zippi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Getting close to the finish, just trying to get the last little details put together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Well im gonna call this done. Fun kit, 10/10 would build again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Looking good Bill - an easy swap that builds into an old timey rod I did an AV8 conversion when the kit was first released - the one with the nailhead motor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Bullybeef said: Well in my opinion, the standard Chev/Olds/Buick is kinda overdone, that and a slush box is counter intuitive to a hot rod build. Thanks for looking and commenting. milk have some more updates after breakfast. I couldn't agree more, Bil. I figure whoever designed the kit was stuck in the '70s. That or they never drove a stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Really nice looking. Love the color and that ol Flat head sets nicely in the business end. Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Thank you gentlemen, I actually really like the ability to swap parts from other kits when doing these old hot rods. Revell hit the mark with these kits and I hope they will do more like it in the future. They need to do a 33-34 ford rendition imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bullybeef said: Thank you gentlemen, I actually really like the ability to swap parts from other kits when doing these old hot rods. Revell hit the mark with these kits and I hope they will do more like it in the future. They need to do a 33-34 ford rendition imo. Agreed! My only '33/'34 3W choice was the ZZ Top Eliminator kit. Oh, and the Beach Boys too. Not the greatest. Absolutely couldn't build those oob. Edited January 1, 2022 by customline Spe.ling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, customline said: Agreed! My only '33/'34 3W choice was the ZZ Top Eliminator kit. Oh, and the Beach Boys too. Not the greatest. Absolutely couldn't build those oob. Jim there is a soloution to this problem, find the revell 33 snapper and cut the hood off add the inner cowl/firewall from the 34 5 window kit and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 This is one of those aforementioned Revell 33s (I think the Beach Boys kit was a '32, but a 3W). It didn't matter how bad the kit was because it ended up like this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 As for the flattie in the '29 .....YES! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, customline said: This is one of those aforementioned Revell 33s (I think the Beach Boys kit was a '32, but a 3W). It didn't matter how bad the kit was because it ended up like this: Wow I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: Wow I love it! Not exactly a silk purse, but that kit is definitely a sow's ear. 🐷 it felt toy-like mostly due to that horrible red plastic. The front end was way too thin and fragile. I'll probably use it in a gasser. Someday. The engine is completely useless and the wheels...... ugh. I really only wanted that 3W shell but I expected more from Revell. Edited January 2, 2022 by customline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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