'29 A Roadster

[Bullybeef]

8 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

I like it ?

Like it was meant to be! 

[David G.]

A good choice for the interior color!

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Soooo, ya know the aluminum pins that come in this kit for the drums? I dropped one and it has bounced to oblivion ? what are some solutions to this dilemma? 

[DJMar]

26 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Soooo, ya know the aluminum pins that come in this kit for the drums? I dropped one and it has bounced to oblivion ? what are some solutions to this dilemma?

Maybe rivets of the proper size? Or an appropriately sized piece of styrene rod (or sprue) with a heat flare on the end?

Actually, let me check my stash, I think I may have extras of those from the '29 kit.

EDIT: These?

Edited September 12, 2024 by DJMar

[Bullybeef]

10 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Soooo, ya know the aluminum pins that come in this kit for the drums? I dropped one and it has bounced to oblivion ? what are some solutions to this dilemma? 

I used 1/16 rod to replace the pins as that way I can have a positive glueable mount! I threw the metal pins in the bottom of some box. 

Edited September 13, 2024 by Bullybeef

[TopherMcGinnis]

11 hours ago, DJMar said:

Maybe rivets of the proper size? Or an appropriately sized piece of styrene rod (or sprue) with a heat flare on the end?

Actually, let me check my stash, I think I may have extras of those from the '29 kit.

EDIT: These?

Yes

[David G.]

Nice rescue Topher!

Using styrene will also allow for fixed wheels instead of rollies. Probably a better outcome.

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

I've got a temp in until the replacement arrives ?

[Bullybeef]

7 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

I've got a temp in until the replacement arrives ?

Looks killer up on wheels! 

[Moparman18064]

Ooh, yea! Looking great

[David G.]

That's a good looking set of wheels!

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

12 minutes ago, David G. said:

That's a good looking set of wheels!

David G.

I painted the drums with the same paint as the flames. 

[NOBLNG]

Looking fabulous Topher!??

[Radretireddad]

On 9/12/2024 at 6:31 PM, TopherMcGinnis said:

Soooo, ya know the aluminum pins that come in this kit for the drums? I dropped one and it has bounced to oblivion ? what are some solutions to this dilemma? 

So you’ve discovered the downside of Revell’s latest design strategy. You can substitute the pins with small machine screws. If you or anyone you know is scrapping an old laptop or printer, the small screws used on the circuit boards are great for applications like this.

[TopherMcGinnis]

That is GREAT information to have! 

[Radretireddad]

2 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

That is GREAT information to have! 

Glad to hear! Make sure to check out my builds of these kits I just posted in the finished section.

[DJMar]

On 9/16/2024 at 4:54 AM, TopherMcGinnis said:

I painted the drums with the same paint as the flames.

Now that's a cool effect!

[Oldriginal86]

1 hour ago, DJMar said:

Now that's a cool effect!

Agreed, nice contrast.

[David G.]

That is cool!

It makes them almost look like nuclear powered wheel hub motors.

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Little progress this weekend.

[customline]

Looking good now....don't forget to sand your tires ?.

[TopherMcGinnis]

4 hours ago, customline said:

Looking good now....don't forget to sand your tires ?.

I see guys do that, and I can see doing it on some builds, but, I remember going to car shows and seeing folks Armorall the treads on the tires on show cars.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Engine and body are installed. Going to let the glue cure before putting the headers and exhaust connectors in.

[David G.]

That's shaping up to be one sweet looking hot rod!

David G.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Whew! These are some fiddley bits for my big fingers.....