Lyle Willits Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 2 month build time. Channeled Revell roadster body over resin frame from Reps & Mins. Resin V-12 Lincoln engine from Rich Wilson, modified to dual ignition thanks to DAVE LINDSAY's excellent reference photos. Early Halibrand wheels from Historic Racing Miniatures. Revell '40 Ford dash. Modified seats from parts box. All photoetch from The Model Car Garage. Opened trunk with scratchbuilt fuel tank. More pics and details, if you're interested, at the link: http://public.fotki.com/mamaprez/lyles_mod...rd_street_rods/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustomchry Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wow!!!! I love this one Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 WOW!! That is awesome Lyle! Can't wait to see this one in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Oh man, that is wicked!! Love the V-12!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 This may be my favorite Lyle Willits model of all time. Love it 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Thats a sweet lookin roadster...tonneau 1/2 cover and snaps look great , what did you use for that Lyle , it looks real.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Very nice Lyle. How and where did you modify the frame to lenghten it? I've got a build coming up with the same configuration. Yours is so well done I was just hoping to get a couple tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 SWEEEEEET!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Very nice Lyle. How and where did you modify the frame to lenghten it? I've got a build coming up with the same configuration. Yours is so well done I was just hoping to get a couple tips. THANKS to all for the very nice comments. Here are some details: The frame was lengthened 1/8th inch just behind the front crossmember/grille support, to make enough room for the engine. The gas tank was removed so the body would channel down over the frame. The half-tarp is simply painted masking tape. The "snaps" are just dots of silver acrylic paint applied with the end of a toothpick. When the paint "dots" dry, I apply it again and again on each dot to make a raised surface. Pretty low-tech, but they look like snaps. Aluminum spreader bar in the front. Rear bumper/nerf bar is silver wire, shaped and attached to frame rails underneath. (No, I don't know what gauge wire it is,,,,it just looks right.) Same wire used on the headlight support bar. The grille was hand painted using acrylic paints. Tailights are '54 Pontiac from the AMT '34 Ford kit. Sidepipes are shortened and came from the old, strangely proportioned Monogram '69 Camaro kit. Scratchbuilt fuel block with red anodized beading wire for fuel lines. Stombergs from a Galaxy '48 Chevy kit. Hairpin radius rods from an original Revell parts pack. Yep, the chrome was still perfect. Brakes from a Revell '40 Ford kit were covered in Bare Metal Foil with the centers painted semi-gloss black. THANKS ONCE AGAIN for the great feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowjobs Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 That resin V-12 looks NICE! Does it have the exhaust manifolds cast in like the Monogram block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 That looks great! Everything "works". The stance, paint, level of detail... and that engine...yikes! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 That resin V-12 looks NICE! Does it have the exhaust manifolds cast in like the Monogram block? The resin Lincoln V-12 comes with the block/transmission, a 3-carb intake mainfold, front cover, separate finned heads and separate Fenton headers (modified, with permission, from the V-8 Fenton headers made by Replicas & Miniatures) YOU ADD - carbs, radiator hoses and just about any flathead pully/belt/generator assembly. The resin engine sells for $7.00 from Richard Wilson. Email him at: wilsoncobraguy@comcast.net Put "V-12" or "Lincoln engine" in the email title, so it won't go to spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Lyle, this one has to be my most favorite '32 you've built yet....very nice build, I like everything about it, and it just fits together well. I especially like the halibrands... Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Way cool! :shock: Nothing like a channeled lakes rod with tonneau cover. That engine is on my shopping list now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 2 months? jeez. i cant get an engine built in 2 months. thats a massive piece of work there. one love jah bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFFA Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 thats prolly the same v-12 engine thats in the -48 lincoln club coupé me an me dad might buy this month! if anyone cares, wich i quess no one does..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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