Farmall Tractor Noses For rat rods

[Chuck Most]

Okay- most anybody who knows me can tell you I've got a thing for rat rods. And anyone who's followed rat rods recently will tell you that 1930's-1940's Farmall tractor noses are pretty popular noses for rats. I've scratchbuilt three for my own builds so far (in 1/25 scale), and I'm kind of getting sick of having to whip one up from scratch every time I want to slap one on a rat.

My question- First, is there an aftermarket resin Farmall nose in 1/25?

If not, I'm thinking of scratchbuilding a 'replica stock' Farmall nose and making a mold of it to do resin casts. If I do that, do you think there's any real interest?

Here's one example, on a '32 Chevy truckster.

[VW Dave]

I could be easily talked into a couple of those as well. please keep us posted.

[Fletch]

Tough call Chuck, while there is a market for such things I don't think I'd go crazy casting up a bunch in advance. I think you'd be off to cast only when you have an order for them.

[lonewolf01]

what would the cost be for four. they might work for a future build idea

[Chuck Most]

Tough call Chuck, while there is a market for such things I don't think I'd go crazy casting up a bunch in advance. I think you'd be off to cast only when you have an order for them.

I'm probably going to do a mold anyway, just so I don't need to scratchbuild a new one every time I want to use one on a build. I was doing it more for own projects, but figured I'd gauge any demand for such a thing while I was at it.

Here's another one I just did, on a '30 International rat. This one's been filled.

And here's one I did that's been 'filled then drilled' on a '41 Chevy truck

The next one, I'm going for a stock Farmall piece, I'll post pics when/if I ever finish the dam thing, and get it looking halfway decent!

Edited November 19, 2009 by Chuck Most

[Len Geisler]

Sign me up Chuck.....

I think it would be a great part to have around to use....

I could be talked into 3 or 4.....

[Gray Smith]

if you decide to cast these up and sell them, put me down for 3 i've got a few projects that would like them...

[theflame]

I'd take a few too!

[70elcamino]

Me two, too.

Russell

[Chuck Most]

I'm still working on the master, I'm trying to get it looking a bit better than my usual scratchbuilt ones.

No, I didn't forget this thread!

[george 53]

Welp Chuckster, looks like ya gotta few takers! I'd go head an cast a few up and keep them molds warm, caz once stuff takes off...... Anyway, I'm gonna try copyin that cool lil doodlebug ya got in yer sig! I think I'll use the old Revell woodie as a start!

Edited December 24, 2009 by george 53

[el Presidente]

Okay- most anybody who knows me can tell you I've got a thing for rat rods. And anyone who's followed rat rods recently will tell you that 1930's-1940's Farmall tractor noses are pretty popular noses for rats. I've scratchbuilt three for my own builds so far (in 1/25 scale), and I'm kind of getting sick of having to whip one up from scratch every time I want to slap one on a rat.

My question- First, is there an aftermarket resin Farmall nose in 1/25?

If not, I'm thinking of scratchbuilding a 'replica stock' Farmall nose and making a mold of it to do resin casts. If I do that, do you think there's any real interest?

Here's one example, on a '32 Chevy truckster.

I would be interested in a couple also, and I think other members of the clubs I belong to might go for them also.

[Draggon]

OK, so I'll take two. Tell us when to order 'em!

[Chuck Most]

I've got my basic shell done- now it's just onto adding the details. Since there's actually some interest, I'm trying to make it a bit 'better' than I normally would for my own personal use.

Geroge- that '31 Woody would be a great start for that Doodle Bug conversion- the 1:1 that used to be in my sig was a '31!

[Chuck Most]

Well, I've yet another Farmall shell, and I'm still planning having a mold made for casting, but... if you just want to make your own, keep your eyes peeled for a future issue of MCM!