Revell 29 ford roadster end of 21 build “finished”

[Bullybeef]

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

[Paul Payne]

Interesting how many of us use kit goodies to help us build- nice work so far, looking forward to more.

[Bullybeef]

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 

[Bullybeef]

Waiting for paint to dry ?

 

Edited December 31, 2021 by Bullybeef
Added pictures

[Paul Payne]

Looking fantastic! Will the body color stay flat?

[Bullybeef]

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.

[Paul Payne]

Lived in St. Cloud MN for a year- minus 30 with minus 15 feeling warm- is that warped?

[Bullybeef]

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…

[espo]

I like the change to the Flathead engine here. 

[NOBLNG]

That is looking great so far Bil.?

[Bullybeef]

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. 

[Bullybeef]

50 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

That is looking great so far Bil.?

Thank you Greg! 

[Zippi]

Love the old Flatties.  Looking good so far. 

Edited January 1, 2022 by Zippi

[Bullybeef]

Getting close to the finish, just trying to get the last little details put together.

[Bullybeef]

Well

im gonna call this done. Fun kit, 10/10 would build again. 

[bill-e-boy]

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 

 

[customline]

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. 

[Zippi]

Really nice looking.  Love the color and that ol Flat head sets nicely in the business end.  Great job.

[Bullybeef]

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. 

[customline]

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

[Bullybeef]

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.

[customline]

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:

[customline]

As for the flattie in the '29 .....YES!

[Bullybeef]

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! 

[customline]

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