DTR/AMT 1932 Ford Jalopy kits

[Ace-Garageguy]

2 minutes ago, blizzy63 said:

Wow. You fooled me. Great job!

You’re a styrene magician… 👍

Thanks. Just like building a real car...but a whole lot cheaper.   

[sidcharles]

if anyone is Jonesing for one of these kits, Spotlight has both:  1930s - Page 2 of 2 - Spotlight Hobbies

[Chris V]

6 hours ago, sidcharles said:

if anyone is Jonesing for one of these kits, Spotlight has both:  1930s - Page 2 of 2 - Spotlight Hobbies

No they don’t… I snagged the 5W as soon as it was confirmed that it is in fact molded in white 😜

Just like Bill @Ace-Garageguy and several other responders I like to build traditional Hot Rods with an old timey flavor:

I found that by lopping the front frame horns off of an AMT ‘32 Phaeton/Vicky Chassis and cutting the front frame off of an AMT ‘32 5W/Roadster just behind the crossmember, you can graft the framerail  pieces together with the Phaeton/Vicky chassis to achieve a more accurately proportioned ‘32 Chassis. This can then be further enhanced by adding the caractherisic upswept sidewall stamping detail and a rear crossmember and spring from AMT’s ‘29 Model A Roadster.

I’m not too concerned about the funky body proportions of AMT’s ‘32 Fords, though: Since the frames are already slightly narrowed at the at the rear, they’re ideal for a Model A body-swap - Which is exactly what I’m planning!

[sidcharles]

you rascal, you