Tub #10....or....the tub train tour finally arrives at its destination....

[tim boyd]

 

The last of my ten tubs was covered in an article in another model magazine, so if you've seen that, you can skip over this post.  For the rest of you....read on.   

This was a 2015 kitbash of the most recent reissue of Monogram's 1930 Model A Phaeton kit. It was inspired by, though not an exact copy of ,..the Monogram "Red Chariot" kit of the very early 1960's.

The Red Chariot was a one-version kit based on the tooling set for Monogram's original 1930 Model A Phaeton Customizing kit from 1961. Parts from the latest version of Monogram's 1930 Model A Woody kit, and the "Blue Bandito" reissue of the original Monogram "Blue Beetle" 1929 Model A pickup kit.

The paint is 1956 Buick Seminole Red, a popular color for 1/1 scale late 1950's and early 1960's hot rod projects, sourced from MCW Automotive Finishes.

Like the others in this series, the model includes a number of minor tweaks like the simulated aluminum firewall seen here and the Deuce shell instead of the '30/31 Model A parts.  The engine is the Cadillac from the Blue Bandito kit, as you all know of my minor disdain for SBC-powered Ford branded hot rods (smile).   The tires are, IIRC, from the most recent two reissues of the Monogram Black Widow Model T Roadster.   The tonneau cover and roll bar are Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland rebops of parts from the original Monogram tooling of the 3 in 1 kit version dating from 1961.   The interior parts are also from the Blue Bandito.  The Harley "tombstone" taillamps were sourced from the AMT 1934 Ford pickup kit (thanks Dave for that reminder!).    

More pics below....

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Thanks to you all for following along with my series of ten hot rod Tub posts.  Enjoyed sharing then with you, and even better, reading your comments and questions.  And to you all reading this in the States, Happy T-Giving to you all and your families/friends....TIM 

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Edited 3 hours ago by tim boyd

[Dave Darby]

Very cool, Tim! Those taillights are from the AMT 34 Pickup. The custom taillights in the 53 Ford truck (depending on which rear fenders you use) are 49 Mercury and 56-57 Corvette.

[tim boyd]

1 minute ago, Dave Darby said:

Very cool, Tim! Those taillights are from the AMT 34 Pickup. The custom taillights in the 53 Ford truck (depending on which rear fenders you use) are 49 Mercury and 56-57 Corvette.

Ah,,,,correct U R, Dave.  Thanks for the memory reminder!!!!   Cheers, and Happy T-Giving to you, your wife, your son, and your extended family....TIM