Monogram 1930 Model A coupe 60's hot rod.

[alan barton]

There have been some nice Monogram Model As on here lately so I thought I would add my build from earlier this year.  I wanted to see if I could combine the parts from the last re-issue of the monogram Woody with the last re-issue of the Monogram coupe. Turns out it works pretty well with a couple of cautions.

Firstly, the woody dash with multiple gauges clashes with the model A coupe interior trim panels.  Would be easier to trim before paint - ask how I know this! Also, if you glue the roof on prior to paint, the interior panels can be a struggle to fit and further trimming was required. And those headers came from the original Red Chariot kit - I had saved them for a project like this! Paint is Tamiya Bright red over Tamiya pink primer and three coats of Tamiya clear straight from the can.

I cheated and left the stock rear axle in place but a nine inch would have made more sense. It was a fun build and I didn't want to get trapped in overcomplicationitis!

Cheers

Alan

 

Edited September 4, 2022 by alan barton

[Jim B]

That looks great!

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint job, and the overall body looks great. I like the wide whites. 

[mrm]

Very nice coupe.

I have that kit, but it hasn't gone past me looking at the parts. 

[cobraman]

Very sharp model.

[oldscool]

That is gorgeous!

[Dave Darby]

Alan, that is beyond cool! I love everything about this build.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[larman]

Another winner! Your Monogram builds are super! Love the color and stance. That dash is cool too!

[Gustavo Reis]

Very beautiful.

[Raymond Gallant]

Beautifully captured circa '60s... Love the fact that the top is actually seam filled to the body. Most examples you see have that awful line between the body and the top. Great color too...

[Kah puts]

It has the perfect 60's vibe. 

[TooOld]

That's one nice looking Model A Coupe , beautifully done Alan ! 

[carrucha]

Cool hotrod!  Nice color.  I like the wheel/tire combo.

[bisc63]

Great choices made for a period-perfect rod. Nicely done.

[Zippi]

What a kewl looking Hot Rod.  That red just Pops and really makes this little Coupe come alive.  Very nicely done.

[Phildaupho]

Super nice expression of sixties goodness. 

[alan barton]

I've heard that expression before! Thanks everyone for the responses - they mean a lot to me!

Cheers

Alan

[Brianl]

Sweet build Alan. Stance, wheels and colour combination are spot on. Looks like it came straight from the cover of a  '60's Hot Rod mag.

Brian

[Richard Bartrop]

A classic look!

[doctor phillips]

Great job!!! Love and paint & presentation!

[Bronzekeg]

turned out great!

[slusher]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Plowboy]

Very cool! Perfect meshing of the two kits! This should have been done by Monogram. 

[happy grumpy]

Great looking deuce.