1932 Ford Roadster build - "The Brooklyn Roadster"

[BespokeHotRodsInc]

This is another of my projects. Its a Revell '32 Ford (Mix of the Hi-Boy body with the 5-Window fenders). I call it 'The Brooklyn Roadster" as I'm building it for my 6 year old daughter. The engine is from the Monogram '59 Caddy with extra parts from the Revell Parts Pack (Exhaust and Intake Manifolds), 6 Strombergs from the Revell '30 Model A Coupe and a 3D printed Tremec gearbox (Platinum Scale). I'm going for a modern build in a vintage style so I'm using 3D printed Studebaker Halibrand wheels (3D Scale Parts) and still deciding on tires. My daughter has recently expressed her desire for it to be Orange!!!...... so, now I'm currently deciding how to incorporate that into the theme lol. Anyway, please let me know what you think so far ? 

 

 

 

[Bullybeef]

Looks like a great start so far, I’m in to follow any build that involves a 32 ford sir. 

[Zippi]

That'll be a good looking Hot Rod.  I'm liking the wheels.

[SpeedShift]

40 minutes ago, Bullybeef said:

Looks like a great start so far, I’m in to follow any build that involves a 32 ford sir. 

Me too.

[mrm]

Looks like a fantastic start. 

About the color... Take your daughter to one of those cosmetic stores, or just the section at your local Target and let her look at the nailpolish colors. they usually come with crazy cool names too. let her choose the orange color she loves and buy two bottles. They are half ounce each, which means that after cutting it 1:1 with lacquer thinner you should have about 2 oz ready to spray. She may even have enough to do her nails in matching orange once you're done with the model. Tamiya primer should have no problem handling it. Most importantly, your girl will feel involved and happier than ever. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

That's a great idea about letting her pick the color. 

[BespokeHotRodsInc]

On 11/1/2024 at 12:13 PM, mrm said:

Looks like a fantastic start. 

About the color... Take your daughter to one of those cosmetic stores, or just the section at your local Target and let her look at the nailpolish colors. they usually come with crazy cool names too. let her choose the orange color she loves and buy two bottles. They are half ounce each, which means that after cutting it 1:1 with lacquer thinner you should have about 2 oz ready to spray. She may even have enough to do her nails in matching orange once you're done with the model. Tamiya primer should have no problem handling it. Most importantly, your girl will feel involved and happier than ever. 

That's a great idea. I used a modified version though. I took her with me to the local hobby shop and got her to choose her favorite orange from the SMS Paint colours on display. Her pick was Marigold which is a very yellowy orange so probably better than I expected. Should look good ??