modern A-V8 Model A

[Paul Payne]

Starting one of my Revell 29 Model A's. Decided to use a Ford 427 side oiler I have had lying around. Interesting fit challenges since the water pump and pulleys are longer than the nail head in the kit. The paint is not black primer, it's actually Testors gunmetal, which is a very dark slatey blue. It will be dull coated after some sanding to even it out. Thinking of black and sea blue for the interior, and a Hallock V windshield from Replicas and Miniatures. Also plan on using the Cobra headers which were stripped, filled, and sanded and are in process for Molotow chrome. The chassis has a Model A rear spring cross member grafted in and the front spring cross member was raised. I like the stance- the oil pan hangs low enough that we need some clearance so not too low, and definitely level. The wheels are ancient- got them in a box of parts and no idea what they are from- molded in metallic blue plastic with the old style brake drums molded to the backs.

[Kit Karson]

Mighty fine start on an all-Ford Model A Roadster, Brother!

[Paul Payne]

Thanks much, Kit- always a Ford in a Ford! Getting the floor and side panels painted, and glued the rear end in place- working on the tube shocks now- cleanup and then a trial fit to see about final mounting. Also completed the Molotowing of the headers- don't know if I'm brave (or stupid enough) to try a little heat discoloration.............. Working on the engine's front end- things weren't square and my initial idea of hard pipes to the radiator wasn't working- going to try soft rubber tubing from a set of Betsy's ear buds which died- she gives me all kinds of stuff which might be useful, including jewelry wire and other stuff- nice to have a very supportive wife- but after all, she was sanding wood spoke wheels on a family project car when she was six!

[Paul Payne]

All of a sudden things began to really fall together, so- didn't get more in progress pix, but- it's done! Teaser pic here, more in under glass!