Unreal Roller Showrod

[Farmboy]

Here's my version of the Atlantis re-issue Unreal Roller, modded with a few extra details.

Comments and observations welcome.

 

[Dave Van]

Neat changes!

[bisc63]

Nice! I like to add a few small details to these over-the-top customs myself. It adds some credibility as a potential real show-rod. Good job on yours!

[Farmboy]

It started with sheathing the rollers in aluminum, then that mod led to another etc.  Thanx for the kind words Rusty.

[John M.]

Only one word,

"SWEET"

[Farmboy]

Hi John.  Had a good time building it, glad you enjoy how it ended up.

[Mr mopar]

Cool show rod !

[Farmboy]

Thank you much Mr. Mopar

 

[Farmboy]

And Dave, change is good!

 

[Farmboy]

Got the base made.  I made a template of the roller widths and distances and applied to a sheet of pvc.  I sprayed the sheet flat black, gave it a coat of spray adhesive and covered everything with used coffee grounds.  It was then sprayed black with a misting of gloss and the template removed.

 

Edited March 16, 2022 by Farmboy

[crazyjim]

Very cool.

[Farmboy]

Thanks Jim.  

 

[slusher]

Looks great!

[Farmboy]

Thanks Carl, it was a fun build and I got to try a few new techniques.

 

 

[stavanzer]

Very Sharp Build! The Base Idea is great.

What did you make the headlights out of? You have to be proud of those.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nicely done. These kits always are a great way to try new techniques.

[Farmboy]

Thanks Alan.  The more I did the more it grew lol.  The base started life as a case for a chocolate log cake case complete with useable clear cover.  A sheet of styrene made things level and the surface worked on from there.  The lights  are from dog dish hubcaps left over from amt's '62 Catalina.  They're not branded and looked right!  A sequin from a variety pack (dollar store) made an excellent reflector base while a small electronic something made a good bulb. The lens is from a googly eye (dollar store pack) that luckily fit over the edge of the hubcap.  A dab of future made it permanent while the base is from a staple gun staple.  Fits right in with an industrial flavour.  A couple of small rod cutoffs finished the job.

[Farmboy]

Hey Bob.  You're right, it was never real so there are no pre conceived limitations.

 

[ChrisR]

Cool!

[Farmboy]

Thanks Chris!

[lazlow]

Wow great details.

[Farmboy]

Thanx Lazlow.  Had a good time trying new things

 

[PappyD340]

Super COOL build Mike, well done!

[Farmboy]

Thanx for the good words Pappy. Glad you like it!

[stavanzer]

Mike, thanks for the info on the lights. They look superb!