Phildaupho Posted May 30 Posted May 30 I really like the components in the Revell Model A kits including the Deuce frame so incorporated them in this '32 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster. The Model A kit includes some nice trunk detail with a battery box and fuel tank which would otherwise be hidden so I made the trunk openable with the louvered lid from the ’32 5W. OTHER ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS To lower the front-end, I had to make a number of modifications which included reducing the thickness of the spring and positioning it closer to the axle. I also flattened the front cross member. ’40 Ford dash from ’32 5W with a ’40 Ford steering wheel from an AMT kit Grill shell, hood & radiator from Revell ’32 kit Firewall from Phantom Vickie Mated interior portion of the Model A floor to the ’32 floor Windshield frame chopped Rear roll pan added Tamiya Pearl Blue and Bright Red 24
Zippi Posted May 30 Posted May 30 Man...what a kewl looking little Hot Rod Phil. Love the colors and the steelies with the dog dish hub caps.
tim boyd Posted May 30 Posted May 30 Very, very tasty, Phil. Needless to say, this is exactly my kind of model building....Best....TIM 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Hi Phil! Verrrry nice, it looks like something that could come out of Roy Brizio's shop. Bravo! CT
Flatout Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Cool Hot Rod Phil… great job melding all those Revell Rod parts to come up with something a little different!😎
Phildaupho Posted May 31 Author Posted May 31 19 hours ago, Zippi said: Man...what a kewl looking little Hot Rod Phil. Love the colors and the steelies with the dog dish hub caps. 18 hours ago, MeatMan said: Beautiful!! 17 hours ago, Jim B said: Cool Roadster. Very well done. 16 hours ago, tim boyd said: Very, very tasty, Phil. Needless to say, this is exactly my kind of model building....Best....TIM 15 hours ago, Can-Con said: Looks great. Some nice mods going on here. 👍 15 hours ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said: Looking like real car. Great color combo. 15 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said: She's a beauty, Phil! 14 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Phil! Verrrry nice, it looks like something that could come out of Roy Brizio's shop. Bravo! CT 14 hours ago, bbowser said: Stance is just right, well done! 13 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Gorgeous build. Super job! 4 hours ago, Flatout said: Cool Hot Rod Phil… great job melding all those Revell Rod parts to come up with something a little different!😎 4 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Beautiful hot rod, well done! Thanks everyone for your comments. I once had an urge to build a 1/1 Deuce Hi-Boy Roadster which led me to cut the fenders off a 1/24 Monogram Deuce roadster as an antidote for that dream. The box art on the current 29 Roadster kit inspired this model as the hot rod depicted sort of looks like the guy driving it could have built it himself. I have visited Roy Brizio's shop where he often builds relatively simple hot rods but to a very high standard.
Dragline Posted May 31 Posted May 31 (edited) That red is just perfect. You might think red interior blue exterior wouldn't be cool. It works. I have this kit and I may steal an idea or two. Very nice. Edited May 31 by Dragline
Phildaupho Posted June 2 Author Posted June 2 On 5/31/2025 at 11:50 AM, espo said: Great looking build style and paint finishes. On 5/31/2025 at 12:21 PM, Dragline said: That red is just perfect. You might think red interior blue exterior wouldn't be cool. It works. I have this kit and I may steal an idea or two. Very nice. On 5/31/2025 at 2:08 PM, Kah puts said: That’s a peach 👍 On 5/31/2025 at 2:44 PM, karbuildr said: Outstanding. Very well done in every area. Thanks very much for comments. I really enjoyed this project.
alan barton Posted June 2 Posted June 2 A great set of components in the perfect proportions but this model is all about colour! What a stunner! Cheers Alan
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