Jantrix Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I just picked up the latest release, and believe it or not, this is the first time this kit has ever found its way into my stash. If you are familiar with my work at all, you know I'm sure as heck, not going to build it as an Ala Kart. So, in the spirit of creativity and imagination, please show us what else you guys did with the kit. Gotta get the creative juices flowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Rob 1 hour ago, Jantrix said: I just picked up the latest release, and believe it or not, this is the first time this kit has ever found its way into my stash. If you are familiar with my work at all, you know I'm sure as heck, not going to build it as an Ala Kart. So, in the spirit of creativity and imagination, please show us what else you guys did with the kit. Gotta get the creative juices flowing! Rob, is this a current Round 2 release? I noticed it might have come out a couple of months ago and it looked like, besides being Ala-Kart only, it had much of the original tolling with the larger motor molding and some suspension differences and possibly pad printed tires and chrome wheels. As far as what I've ever done with any Ala Kart parts it's exclusively the bucket shell and almost nothing else. I've seen something terrific builds that stay much closer to the brilliant Barris design and yet extend or vary it in wonderfully creative ways, but in my case it;s a much simpler approach, an "A-Bucket" kind of thing... V-12 Lakes Modified "A-Bucket" Rat Rod "A-Bucket" Show Rod 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Are those the RMoM gas tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, Calb56 said: Are those the RMoM gas tanks? No. The rat rod tank was made by me from scratch to comform to the back of the bucket. The tank on the V-12 was also scratch built by me. The tank on the Show Rod is a 3D print made by Chris Drysdale at Maple Leaf Modelworks available on Shapeways (see : https://www.shapeways.com/product/RAPQ683EW/1-25-oblong-fuel-tank-w-brackets?optionId=63103067&li=shops ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bernard Kron said: No. The rat rod tank was made by me from scratch to comform to the back of the bucket. The tank on the V-12 was also scratch built by me. The tank on the Show Rod is a 3D print made by Chris Drysdale at Maple Leaf Modelworks available on Shapeways (see : https://www.shapeways.com/product/RAPQ683EW/1-25-oblong-fuel-tank-w-brackets?optionId=63103067&li=shops ) Thanks... I have a couple pieces of Chris', he does great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 There are some really great parts in the Ala Kart kit. I have used the chrome reverse wheels and white wall tires on a number of builds. Most recently I used the suspension components, exhaust system, steering wheel and taillights on a Deuce 3-W. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 The first Ala Kart is the one I built in 1966, no paint (didn't have the extra 69 cents for a spray can) but I did add red pinstripes. The second is the re-done issue from 20 years ago. I built it as a highboy with Ardun heads and pearl white paint. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 10:31 AM, Bernard Kron said: Rob Rob, is this a current Round 2 release? I noticed it might have come out a couple of months ago and it looked like, besides being Ala-Kart only, it had much of the original tolling with the larger motor molding and some suspension differences and possibly pad printed tires and chrome wheels. 17 hours ago, Howard Cohen said: The first Ala Kart is the one I built in 1966, no paint (didn't have the extra 69 cents for a spray can) but I did add red pinstripes. The second is the re-done issue from 20 years ago. I built it as a highboy with Ardun heads and pearl white paint. Bernard, I assume so. I got it from my LHS. Thanks for posting your work, as always it's hot rod gold. Howard, I dig the highboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Hacked up gluebomb bits on a Viper chassis... Edited January 21, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I built this one in October of last year. Not specifically an Ala Kart kit, but all the pieces to make one save for the nose piece. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 6:20 PM, Phildaupho said: There are some really great parts in the Ala Kart kit. I have used the chrome reverse wheels and white wall tires on a number of builds. Most recently I used the suspension components, exhaust system, steering wheel and taillights on a Deuce 3-W. Very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 This is my take-off from an Ala Kart starting point using a '32 Vicky body and Fred Cady decals. And here is another approach to the "not so Ala Kart" concept. It's an AMT '34 Ford pickup and it shares nothing with the Ala Kart except the spirit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Some great looking Ala Kart variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Great stuff guys. I might just take in in a rat rod direction. Seems to be missing from this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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