My first build for 2022 - '32 Ford Classic Hot Rod updated 9/20/22

[Dennis Lacy]

1 hour ago, Bullybeef said:

Thank you for the kind words @Dennis Lacy the engine in the photos is just one that I've been using to mock up with, the correct engine will have a lasalle box and adaptor, it was my hope that it will fit properly. if not I can quickly remove the center sections and slide them all back a tinch. That was supposed to be last nights challenge but my area of the city lost power for 8 hours haha. 

Understood. I went through the thread and that wasn’t explained so I had assumed you changed your plans for the engine and trans. 

[Phildaupho]

You are doing a great job so far on your classic Deuce. Maybe you should plan a trip to Victoria in July for Deuce Days and the Deuce Days in Scale Model Car Show !!

[Bullybeef]

2 forward… 3 back☹️

Edited January 12, 2022 by Bullybeef
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[Bullybeef]

Thanks for catching my flub @Dennis Lacy, happy that it was able to be corrected in time. That’s what I like about this forum, the help and support. ?

[Bullybeef]

Alterations complete, 

[Dennis Lacy]

Right on! Now you have the motor sitting right where it belongs. Didn’t know you were going with the ARDUN setup. Looks great with the hard chopped 3W body. 

[Bullybeef]

38 minutes ago, Dennis Lacy said:

Right on! Now you have the motor sitting right where it belongs. Didn’t know you were going with the ARDUN setup. Looks great with the hard chopped 3W body. 

Yep an Ardun will be the centrepiece, I have a nice set of resin heads. Just buttoning up the front end right now. 

Edited January 13, 2022 by Bullybeef
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[Dennis Lacy]

What is the front axle from? I don’t recognize it. 

[Bullybeef]

2 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

What is the front axle from? I don’t recognize it. 

To be honest I could not tell you, it’s a parts bin special. 

[Painted Black]

Whatever its from, its heavy duty. 

[Bullybeef]

36 minutes ago, Painted Black said:

Whatever its from, its heavy duty. 

Yeah looking at it now it might be a tad overkill, but I’m gonna run with it. 

[Painted Black]

1 minute ago, Bullybeef said:

but I’m gonna run with it. 

I would too.

[Mr. Metallic]

This, right here...is money! If you can nail down that stance this will be a home run.

Like Dennis said, this just shows there's more than one way to backdate the Revell 32 frame. I've tackled that a bunch of times on the Revell 32 frame, but never on the 32 from from the Model A kits. I suppose that might be easier since the floor board is separate. 

[Bullybeef]

56 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

This, right here...is money! If you can nail down that stance this will be a home run.

Like Dennis said, this just shows there's more than one way to backdate the Revell 32 frame. I've tackled that a bunch of times on the Revell 32 frame, but never on the 32 from from the Model A kits. I suppose that might be easier since the floor board is separate. 

Thank you Craig, it is a lot easier to add detail to the new 32 frame,  the stance will remain pretty much as is, I decided to do a slight wedge channel to keep it from having the rear up look of a lot of hot rods. The suspension height is locked in and I’m stoked on getting more work done. Seeing as I’m on a 5 day isolation ban I should have a fair bit of bench time. 
My biggest hurdle now will be to select a colour that will showcase this work properly. 
stay tuned…

[Bullybeef]

A poll:

 

[stitchdup]

I like the top one, not sure the chrome wheel suit it though but painted to match the frame would work.

[Bullybeef]

I’m leaning towards the green, but I’d like it also in a very smooth black. Either way it’s gonnna be a shiny rod

[Mr. Metallic]

This, but instead of the wires (which look cool on this car, but don't really fit with your build) how about the wide 5 style wheels (think AMT 36 Ford) but with the center picked out in a different color (or chrome would look sharp)

Edited January 14, 2022 by Mr. Metallic

[Painted Black]

Since I'm a "fenders" guy, that grey one is just stunning!!

[Bullybeef]

58 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

This, but instead of the wires (which look cool on this car, but don't really fit with your build) how about the wide 5 style wheels (think AMT 36 Ford) but with the center picked out in a different color (or chrome would look sharp)

I have a set of those but one is roached beyond repair, the glue used to attach a hubcap took all of the detail off. 

[Bullybeef]

29 minutes ago, Painted Black said:

Since I'm a "fenders" guy, that grey one is just stunning!!

I agree with you on that. 

[Mr. Metallic]

1 hour ago, Bullybeef said:

I have a set of those but one is roached beyond repair, the glue used to attach a hubcap took all of the detail off. 

They should still be in the most recent release of the kit. Either that or they're pretty common, maybe a fellow builder will help you out?

[Bullybeef]

29 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said:

They should still be in the most recent release of the kit. Either that or they're pretty common, maybe a fellow builder will help you out?

I’ll stick with the black steelies I have it mocked up with. 

[Mr. Metallic]

2 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

I’ll stick with the black steelies I have it mocked up with. 

Classic look

[geemoney]

if no one has said by now, that axle looks like the AMT nomad item.