StokeModels Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I've been wanting to build another hot rod and I kept coming back to images of Frankie Klepadlo's Model A- super low with some really nice details - you can see his real car here: https://www.instagram.com/panammotorcycles I started with the Revell 1930 Model A Ford kit and lowered and narrowed the chassis before adding a lot of custom designed and 3D printed pieces to replicate his ride. The first thing was to replicate the wheels and tires so I started with my earlier Firestones but added a bit more detail this time with extra sidewall lettering and a deformation to the bottom of the tire to give it a bit of weight. I designed and printed the wire wheels and V8 hubcaps as well as the chopped grill and grill shell to match the actual car. Paint is Tamiya Dull Red with Mr Color GX100 Clear over top. The taillight housings were 3D printed and I made the lenses by shaping some leftover clear red sprue. I think the engine is the star of the show of the real build so I built spent the time to make the intake, exhausts, Offenhauser valve covers and generator to match. The chrome was all done with Alclad Chrome over Mr Color Gloss Black. One of my favourite details from the real build is the leather strap on the cowl. I 3d printed the buckle and then painted a couple of layers of masking tape for the strap. Thanks for looking! Martin. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Outstanding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Guy Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Looks great like the background to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Martin....what a superb, superb effort. Huge congratulations. Great pix, too! TIM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 😮 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernurd Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Amazing. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drippingoil Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 WOW !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 hour ago, Hard_2_Handle_454 said: 😮 Exactly. All I have to say is: That's a model? Oh, and also amazing, amazing hot rod. It's just out standing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Martin, you really must stop showing us pictures of beautiful show cars and claiming they are a model you built. It just cannot be believed! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Just freaking amazing…had to look long and hard to find any clue that this is in fact a model car. The most realistic Hot Rod model I have ever seen. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 The only thing that convinced me that this is a model is where the leather strap meets the 3d printed buckle. Your attention to detail and modeling skills are spot on. Really well done there Martin and thanks for sharing. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 WOW, what a superb hot rod build, well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Holy Cow! That is just ridiculous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Wow! I thought that was a real car for a minute. Incredible work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtop Man Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 I had to scroll all the way down to realize this was a model and not a picture posted from one of the hotrod books as your "inspiration" - !!! Incredible work and detail, completely had me. So good I got nuttin' - that is just amazing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) I'd love to go for a drive in this one !! As always great model - great photos. I just looked at photos of the "real" real car. You nailed it. Edited May 4 by Phildaupho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Totally awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Without a doubt...one of the most beautifully realistic builds I've ever seen. Fantastic detailing skills at play. Thanks for posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 AWESOME!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 That is amazing. When I first saw the pics, I thought it was a real 1:1 car and not a model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose1129 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) That,sir, is not a scale model ! The pictures of the engine proves me right ! WOW ! 😂😂😂 Edited May 4 by jose1129 added a comment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 This is incredible! One of the finest model cars I have ever seen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Looking at the details of the engine, fit and finish of the body and paint, it is hard to realize this is a model and not a real car. The background used in the photos also add to this appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Phenomenal build. I love every single part of it. Tell me about who makes that shade of red. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 I can't add anything to what the others have said ,,just incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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