Lobo2me Posted June 1 Posted June 1 Well, this one didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped. It resisted me nearly every step of the way. I tend to get in way over my head very quickly on some projects. A lot of mistakes were made, and I messed up quite a few things. Then I made them worse the more I tried to fix the obvious. In the end, I gave up. At least I didn’t smash it against my bedroom wall like I did when I was seven. Another model just wasn’t cooperating. My mom made me pick up the pieces and add some from the parts bin, and I renamed it the “Damn-It-Car.” Funny enough, it became one of my favorites. Don’t look too closely! Having recently finished a pair of Deuces, I was looking for something else to add to my current collection of hot rods. I’ve always been a fan of 30s Fords. Back in the day, shade-tree mechanics built relatively inexpensive, cool rides or spent a fortune on beautiful, high-powered, and often quite uncomfortable cruisers. As I approach the completion of a model project, I begin to contemplate the next one. I amuse myself by envisioning something I would like to construct in the real world. If it weren’t for scale models, I would need a lot more space in my garage and would likely have one fewer wife. Sometimes, I mix various types and styles of vehicles and often try to replicate award-winners, show-stoppers, and wild customs. The challenge of designing and figuring out how to fabricate more complicated projects keeps me motivated. A while back, I picked up Revell’s Hot Rod Three Ford Classics kit online. It’s an older kit that includes a Model A Delivery, a Model T Sedan, and a ’34 Roadster. I was excited to build my version of a ’34 Roadster and plan to save the other two for future rat rod projects. This three-model package is a kit basher's dream, featuring two Jaguar rear suspensions, a set of front independent coil-overs, and a drop axle suspension. After glancing at the photos on the box, I realized that building it box stock just wasn’t going to cut it. So, after examining the Roadster body and deciding to go fenderless, I got to work. The front suspension is posable. I found a Big Block Chevy in the parts bin, along with some Hilborn-style velocity stacks and scratch-built side pipes. Meaty tires and designer wheels were essential, so I ordered 21/20 inch resin 5-Stars. The body was channeled, lowered, and stretched by a foot. Speedster humps and roll bars gave it a sportier look. The trunk lid is hinged at the bottom for accessing the fuel tank and battery. A PE radiator grille was added up front, along with custom taillights in the rear. Then I gave it a two-tone paint job with ghost flames: Tamiya Titanium Gold TS-87 on top, Deep Metallic Blue TS-53 with Clear Blue TS-72 over the flames below a chrome BMF beltline. Then I finished off with Testors Clear spray enamel. Thanks for looking….but not too closely. Comments please? 8 1
bill-e-boy Posted June 1 Posted June 1 Your roaster turned out OK for what you describe as a challenging build The only thing I don't like this 34 roadster and it's companion coupe kit is that the body scales out to closer to 1/28th as Revell shrunk the body to fit the shorter wheelbase Model T chassis. The chassis is the star of the IMO and lets face it Lil John Buttera started the whole billet craze 1
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted June 1 Posted June 1 Great build. Stance is perfect. Looking fast at rest. 1
Lunajammer Posted June 1 Posted June 1 All your choices and contributions to the kit are quite exciting, color, wheels, custom details, etc. Beautiful. 1
Chris V Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Amazing model - It may very well be the most impressive result anyone has ever achieved, starting off with that complete mess of a kit as base! 1
Lobo2me Posted June 2 Author Posted June 2 52 minutes ago, Chris V said: Amazing model - It may very well be the most impressive result anyone has ever achieved, starting off with that complete mess of a kit as base! Thank you, Chris. It sure was a handful! I appreciate your kind words.
Brudda Posted June 2 Posted June 2 I have to add…. This is a hot rod. Everything goes. Cutting , sectioning , creative painting , it’s all what you want. I have an extensive portfolio on models and real cars . Met the big guys in the industry and even built things for them. I’m working on Ferrari 296 challenge cars right now. My examples are in pics. As for models I have won the special award at the Las Vegas IPMS nationals with a few seconds and a third place award. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and mine is this is one cool build. Keep it up! 1
Lobo2me Posted June 2 Author Posted June 2 Congrats, Bruce, on your IMPS awards. That Cobra is awesome—one of my favorite cars of all time! Best wishes on the 296 cars. SWEET! Thank you
Brudda Posted June 2 Posted June 2 2 hours ago, Lobo2me said: Congrats, Bruce, on your IMPS awards. That Cobra is awesome—one of my favorite cars of all time! Best wishes on the 296 cars. SWEET! Thank you You bet…. Keep up the great work! 1
espo Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Like the modern "sports car" or "high tech" look depending on your definition of all that. The paint colors and settle flame treatment look great. Like the wheel and tire combination. 1
Lobo2me Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 5 hours ago, espo said: Like the modern "sports car" or "high tech" look depending on your definition of all that. The paint colors and settle flame treatment look great. Like the wheel and tire combination. Thanks, David. It was a temptation, but I tried not to go too "high tech" with carbon fiber and the like. 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted June 4 Posted June 4 ‘33 and ‘34 Fords als<s were my favourite Rods! This such a nice one!
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