For those who missed it....'30A Gasser inspired by the 1/1 scale Harry Luzader's 1/1 scale '32 5WC...

[tim boyd]

This post is expressly for those who do not read Model Cars magazine, which of course is published by our hosts here at the Forum.   If you are a regular reader or subscriber, you've already seen much of what is below and can go onto other posts here on the forum.  But for the rest of you....

Issue #222 includes a six page how-to feature on a 1930 Model A Full Fendered C/G build project that was heavily inspired by the 1/1 scale Harry Luzader '32 Ford Gasser that was a perennial winner at the drags throughout most of the 1960s.  The article also includes instructions on how to add fenders to the fenderless Revell 1930 Model A Five Window Coupe hot rod kit in a pretty easy way (though not with the kit source you might expect).  

As this is written issue #222 has been available for about two months and is soon to be superseded by issue #223.  If you would like to see the details of this build, may I humbly suggest you get ahold of that issue soon, either at your local hobby store, from your favorite on-line model car source, or at this link at Spotlight Hobbies.    https://www.spotlighthobbies.com/all-products/media/23385/model-cars-magazine-issue-222/

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When preparing an article like this, a writer will take many extra pictures that do not end up in the actual published article.  First the writer will edit it down to a smaller number, and then the magazine's Editor and Editorial Staff will edit the pictures further to fit the available article and magazine cover space.  In this case, it took most of six pages to show all the build steps, leaving space for only four photos (including a small cover image) of the completed model in the published article.  Accordingly, copied below are some of the many "outtakes" (photos not used in the final publication).   

You can also read more details about the project, about some of the areas I might have done a little differently had I had more time to complete the model, and some expert feedback from some of our forum's most respected drag racing experts, at this link:   

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Enjoy this pix below, and again, if the subject is of further interest, be sure to check out the magazine article while it is still available.  Best....TIM 

The two key parts sources for this project: 

All the kits (including the two posted above) used in this project...

PS:  here's the magazine cover to look for...

Edited February 8, 2024 by tim boyd

[Zippi]

That just turned out Super kewl.

[Yeah Nah]

Love it!

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Perfect hot rod. 

[PappyD340]

Awesome!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Sweet-looking little Hot Rod. Some great engineering. Nice job!

[R. Thorne]

Thank you for all you do (and have done) to help this hobby grow.  Much obliged.

[milo1303s]

Beautiful build but non of those kit have those front tires Where are the from ?

[tim boyd]

22 minutes ago, milo1303s said:

Beautiful build but non of those kit have those front tires Where are the from ?

Thanks Bob (and all of you who commented on the project). 

The front tires came from my parts box but my best guess is that they were the Pirellis that were originally found in the Revell "Skippers Critter" kit first released in 1966, and in all the various Revell Miss Deal Stude funny car kith produced over the years.  I don't have the new Atlantis kit based on the Miss Deal tool, so I can't say if the tires in that kit are the same as the prior Miss Deal kit offerings.......TB 

[NitroMarty]

As I commented over on the Spotlight board, I dig this one SO much! You really gave me a kick in the pants to get off my hands and I have really start making progress on my A Vicky gasser!

[larman]

Love everything about this! So much so, that I actually bought the mag just to read the article!  Great stance and details, I enjoy just staring at it, lol!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great looking model. Lotsa work, and worth it.  

[chris chabre]

LOVE IT!

[tim boyd]

On 2/7/2024 at 11:39 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Great looking model. Lotsa work, and worth it.  

Thanks Bill...appreciated your vote of confidence! 

In some ways I wish I had taken the time to fix some of the issues....the incorrect dropped front axle....lack of a scattershield....the grille shell mounted too low....a wish to use the early Airheart discs up front...the not completely perfect paint, and some other items as noted in the build thread on this model.  But on the other hand it is finished (and I got to it to Tim K. for the article at the agreed time).

I pretty much always struggle with the tradeoff between perfect but never finished projects vs. Imperfect but finished model projects.  I tend to go the latter route, but with some regrets.  Thx for the comments...TB 

Edited February 16, 2024 by tim boyd

[tim boyd]

Thanks all for your comments....very much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed looking at it...TB 

[R. Thorne]

Thought you might like some eye candy from Dragcitycastings site.  He posts some great pics every day.

[Lobo2me]

I read issue #222 and enjoyed revisiting this outstanding model here. Well done Tim and thanks for the historical information.

[carrucha]

Cool build!  I really enjoyed the article.  I was considering a similar build and your article provided very useful tips.

[Tony Coomer]

I seen this in my latest issue. Its such a great and clean build…

[ChrisR]

Awesome build!