abedooley Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 I'm doing some research on R&D Unique's frame kit to decide whether or not to buy one and I need some good pics and some info on whether or not its worth buying....... Thanks Guys.
olarge1 Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 I got one but have not had the courage to build it yet! ...
James W Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 A friend of mine, a very talented and prolific builder, finished one and said, "Never Again!" Research your alternatives is my suggestion.
abedooley Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 Any other good sources for a good frame?? Any good ideas on a scratched custom frame as well??
Fletch Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Any other good sources for a good frame?? Any good ideas on a scratched custom frame as well?? Abe, I have one floating around here somewhere, it's about 75% completed, It's a lot of work but can be a reasonable finished product, but being it's white metal it has it's inherent flaws. The biggest thing I would consider is the scale you're building. The RnD frame is a 1/24th scale unit, so if you're building using a 1/24th scale body and don't mind investing time in a frame that can flex and bend without notice, you're good to go. The best things you can do is use it as a pattern and duplicate it out of Evergreen. The best alternative is to contact Norm Verber at Replicas and Miniatures Company of Maryland. Norm has a cleaned up replica of the Revell Deuce Chassis that is well worth the investment.
horsepower Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 They are a thrill to build, but do have some cool things, if you want to spend some time you can polish out the radius rods, & some of the other things to make a nice looking chassis, & if you're using the Monogram '32 roadster body, it's the only thing out there (to my knowledge) in 1/24th scale that has possibilities.
abedooley Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys. I'll probably take a good look at the frame from RMCoM. I really want to make a custom tube cross member for a sportier look, but can't think of the proper way to go and still use the kit supplied parts. Edited September 2, 2009 by abedooley
torinobradley Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 It appears the fiddilly part of this frame would be the suspension assembly. I would think the frame would be pretty straight forward. One other thing of note would be the frame being tweakable would seem to have a benifit. How many of us have cars that sit on three wheels? With the frame being tweakable, it would be a simple adjustment, or so it seems.
Bernard Kron Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 One suggestion for an excellent frame with a more contemporary tubular crossmember setup is the one included in the AMT Phantom Vickie. It's 1/25th scale and works well with any 1/25th or 1/24th body. It comes with a modern independendent front suspension and Mustang style rear end but conversion to a more traditional solid dropped axle front end and transverse leaf spring rear is very straightforward. Here are some pictures of a recent adaptation I made of this frame for a channeled '30 Ford 5-window. The rear suspension was left unchanged.
abedooley Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) One suggestion for an excellent frame with a more contemporary tubular crossmember setup is the one included in the AMT Phantom Vickie. It's 1/25th scale and works well with any 1/25th or 1/24th body. It comes with a modern independendent front suspension and Mustang style rear end but conversion to a more traditional solid dropped axle front end and transverse leaf spring rear is very straightforward. Here are some pictures of a recent adaptation I made of this frame for a channeled '30 Ford 5-window. The rear suspension was left unchanged. OMG!!!! THIS IS THE FRAME I WANT TO DUPLICATE!!!!! I have got the pics of your build saved to my PC!! Now all I have to do is either go buy the kit or find someone who has the frame to get rid of......... anyone out there with this frame to get rid of?? I doubt it. I wouldn't seperate from that frame. Edited September 2, 2009 by abedooley
abedooley Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 I placed a bid on Evilbay. Has 1 day left. Let you guys know whether I get it or bid on another one there.
Bernard Kron Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) These kits are surprisingly common. They can often be found at your LHS at wildly varying prices, especially the Custom Shop prepainted version which is beyond ugly IMHO and a slow seller. Good luck on your bid. In case the price moves upwards, here`are three Buy It Now examples on the EvilBay which can be bought for $16.00 or less including shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/32-Ford-Phantom-Vickie...id=p4999.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/Amt-customshop-32-Ford...id=p4999.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/Amt-customshop-32-Ford...id=p4999.c0.m14 BTW, this kit is a treasure trove of very cool parts besides the frame including a stock looking firewall that can be easily adapted to the Revell 1/25 '32's, the kit's DuVall style windshield and cowl which also can easily be adapted to the Revell roadster kit, some cool kidney bean front wheels, the unloved but very nicely made IFS, the rear suspension which has the benefit of being fully contained under the body, and the awesome headers. Edited September 2, 2009 by gbk1
abedooley Posted September 2, 2009 Author Posted September 2, 2009 I was wondering if the prepainted kit was much different from the regular kit. I didn't think it would be, but ya never know until ya open it up. As I was looking at this kit I noticed it had some other cool lookin parts that could be used on this build or another build.
Ricks Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Abe I have one of the prepainted ones that was put together and has since started to fall apart.. Its missing the wheels/tires but I think its complete other wise.. Drop me an email if you want it.. You get that email I sent back to ya about the coilovers..
horsepower Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 This IS THE kit if you want the much better looking (IMHO) tubular cross member, I have one that is almost complete for a '29 roadster, that I removed all of the kit rear suspension points, except the shock mounts, & used the rear radius rods from the Revell '32 (any of them) & used the shocks from the Revell kit also along with a fabricated panhard bar ala the TLC type you can see in just about any Street Rodder magazine feature that has this style chassis. Keep us updated on your progress.& good luck!
abedooley Posted September 3, 2009 Author Posted September 3, 2009 Abe I have one of the prepainted ones that was put together and has since started to fall apart.. Its missing the wheels/tires but I think its complete other wise.. Drop me an email if you want it.. You get that email I sent back to ya about the coilovers.. HEY THERE RICK! Yes, I got your e-mail, and thank you for the measurements.
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