Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Im Brad,Im 13, and I built I've been building this for a couple weeks now.Here we have a 29-32 ford early drag car.This car is pretty cool I think.It has a built s1 ford flat head with a 3-duece intake.Its channeled, no winshield, tonneau cover ect.I built this car kinda like an insperation copy build, but with a hotrod touch.Heres pics of the inspiration and the build.I made the truck lid, tonneau cover, and hood by hand out of metal. IMG]http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv50/Brad1996/DSCF2309.jpg At the moment Im making the hearders and after that im gonna paint it.Any ideas on color would Help me alot. Thanks Brad Edited October 24, 2009 by Big 'N' Grumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcrozier Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looking really good - nicely down in the weeds. Maybe you could leave it in primer - keep it low bucks! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looking really good - nicely down in the weeds. Maybe you could leave it in primer - keep it low bucks! Bob I was thinking gold satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingiguana Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 13 ? Wow, I wish I did that good of work at 13. As for color? Heres a few choices,,Maybe a an off-white, or perhaps a olive drab, like it was painted with some Army surplus paint. Theres always the black, grey, or red primer. I'd stay away from metallics, or anything too shiney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Copy the paint scheme as on your initial picture. I would guess red or orange and black... Yours Looks awsome..... I'm thinking about trying a rear engine flathead next, I found a picture of one in a book, exhaust exits just in front of the rear wheels... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Very nice. Super stance. And I especially like the sheet metal hood. It looks so good I'd be tempted to work out a look based on leaving it in bare metal. In fact, I think that satin gold with the bare metal pieces would look great. But this is a totally different direction than the car that inspired you... I, too, was inspired by this car. But, besides being based on a '29 A roadster body, my build has taken a totally different direction than yours. If you're curious here's a link to it: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21932. Really great so far. Looking forward to more! Edited October 25, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 If it were mine, I would paint it cream color for the top section. and dark blue on the lower half, with a white stripe seperating the two colors. that would give it a nostalgic feel.IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 wow you're 13? thats some amazing work there, esp those metal body panels! keep it up and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I think you've done a great job on the metal work. I like the way it looks as is but gold would be a decent colour too. Nice stance as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Very nice. Super stance. And I especially like the sheet metal hood. It looks so good I'd be tempted to work out a look based on leaving it in bare metal. In fact, I think that satin gold with the bare metal pieces would look great. But this is a totally different direction than the car that inspired you... I, too, was inspired by this car. But, besides being based on a '29 A roadster body, my build has taken a totally different direction than yours. If you're curious here's a link to it: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21932. Really great so far. Looking forward to more! Your car is what got me started on this car.I was lookin around on here one night and came across it.I really liked your car and I thought I had a picture ofone similar but 1:1.So I started on it and Ive benn working on this for three days so far...I need an idea on hearders or exashust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Your car is what got me started on this car.I was lookin around on here one night and came across it.I really liked your car and I thought I had a picture ofone similar but 1:1.So I started on it and Ive benn working on this for three days so far...I need an idea on hearders or exashust. Thanx! I'm flattered to have inspired someone. I'm still hung up on the sheet metal work so I would assume you're going to leave the sides of the engine compartment open to show off that nice flattie The prettiest flathead headers I have seen are these: (Apologies and thanks to Lyle Willits for taking the picture and to Bob Black and his awesome DPMCC site for posting it - Drastic Plastics MCC can be found here http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/ and here http://drasticplastics.proboards.com/index.cgi ) They are beautifully finished and polish up great after a shot of Metallizer. On your channeled roadster they would probably come out right at the body line. Both The Bluesman and Dave Zinn have deep knowledge when it comes to kits and whats in them. Perhaps one of them might also be able to recommend some kit-based sources for an exhaust solution. In any case, with your chops you could always make a set. But I would definitely leave the engine compartment sides open and run a set of outside exhausts. Edited October 26, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Well last night I was up pretty late.I got some stuff done, I built a trailer,found a truck to use as a tow truck.Today my grandma was nice enough to run me down to the local hardware store to pick out a color.On the truck the paint is easy,gold hood,cab,and bed, but for the fenders i might do a simple gloss black.A couple pictures, more later. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Wow! All I can says is it's so awesome! I'm 13 also but I'm no where near as good as you! Keep it up man =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks Roland, lots and lots of practice and inspiration.UPDATE!!!!!!I got both vehicles paint I just have to clear them.A couple mock-up pics. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Idea.What about moon disc on the back of the roadster.Any Ideas on these two would help me alot Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Moon discs would be cool, but I like it the way it is, kinda looks tuff n stuff heh heh. But it's your model, you should do want you wanna do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's Gold! And it looks good with the baremetal, too. Moon discs would look good if they have a real spun metal look, IMHO. Are you gonna spin your own? But I also think plain steelies would do thr trick (they look good in black already). The overall look has a real "practical racer" kinda vibe to my eyes. So my inclination would be towards keeping thngs simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's Gold! And it looks good with the baremetal, too. Moon discs would look good if they have a real spun metal look, IMHO. Are you gonna spin your own? But I also think plain steelies would do thr trick (they look good in black already). The overall look has a real "practical racer" kinda vibe to my eyes. So my inclination would be towards keeping thngs simple. I agree .Ill have more pics later. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Made some progress,I got both vehicles clearded.i need an idea for interior Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Made some progress,I got both vehicles clearded.i need an idea for interior Thanks, Brad Gut it to go with the sheetmetal bits. One bomber seat and a period Old School steering wheel should do the job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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