6bblbird Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I had a few of these Revell kits in my stash and the model club theme for May is '32 Fords. So, out it came. I have built a couple of these in the past but I don't remember them being so fiddly. No, actually it was a p.i.t.a.! Something wrong with the plastic on my kit (2008 version) where it seemed like it was literally oily. Paint would not adhere and CA glue would not stick. Painted, stripped and washed numerous times. I decided to make it a primer rod or work in progress. I had these wheels and tires kicking around forever and thought that they would look great on this car. Now? I think it looks like a refuge from an old cartoon! The headlamps on these cars are very difficult to glue on in the right place and position. Not only that but the stanchions that come with the kit were warped. I made my own stanchions and front shocks. The wire from the shock goes thru the stanchion and into the headlamp. That worked out well. Yes, the paint on the hood and deck lid don't match. I did that on purpose. Remember, it's supposed to be a work in progress. The interior was fun to detail. However, like many of the other parts in the kit, it did not fit at all well . There was a huge gap between the upper upholstery and the body. Had to widen it....then the dashboard didn't fit. So much for a quick and easy box stock build! PS : I am currently building a Revell '32 Three window. Far fewer problems with what is essentially the same kit. Go figure. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Now that's a GREAT HOT ROD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Yes Sir...that's a Hot Rod right there. Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Looks like most of the hot rods of my youth, primer paint jobs ruled 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Gee, I hope none of my stash is a 2008 issue! Thanks for the heads-up on the oily plastic. The whitewalls work for the mid to late 50's vibe, straight out of the movie "Hot Rod Girl"! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Nice clean little hot rod!👍😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Nice job. Great looking build Hot Rod for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Like the more nostalgic look with the wide whites and primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Looks perfect to me! Nice job 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I like it. I think those large whitewalls look very cool. I like the primer hot rod look. Despite the issues you had, it turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) 23 hours ago, 6bblbird said: Now? I think it looks like a refuge from an old cartoon! Well maybe a little...... I still love it anyway Walter. Top build! Edited May 13 by Yeah Nah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 That's a hot rod that looks like it would have been cruising Main Street back in the day. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 2 hours ago, Yeah Nah said: Well maybe a little...... I still love it anyway Walter. Top build! That’s what I’m talking about! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 That still turned out pretty nice! I'm glad you didn't give up and do something crazy (like smash it or throw it against the wall). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Great looking hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Deja vu.... someone had a VERY similar build at the LIARS club meeting last night, a real twin to your build.... 😸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 That turned out to be one great looking build! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Cool hotrod in progress, well done Walter. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Hard to tell you had a hard time Walter…looks good in the pics, very traditional!😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Sweet 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 On 5/17/2024 at 8:08 AM, bobss396 said: Deja vu.... someone had a VERY similar build at the LIARS club meeting last night, a real twin to your build.... 😸 Plagiarism! I hate when people copy my masterpieces! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted Tuesday at 01:53 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:53 PM It may have been a pita but so glad you stuck with it. The results are fantastic. As Arnold said "No pain, no gain". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted Tuesday at 03:05 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:05 PM I really like this look. It's like if 1/1 the owner could afford the chrome reverse wheels and white walls which are hard to beat but still had to save for a paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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