'30 Ford phaeton

[bluemoose]

Here are some pics of the new Revell reissue of the Monogram '30 Ford phaeton. I built this pretty much box stock, except I narrowed the track in the rear, and lowered both the front and the rear. I also used the coil and wired distributor from Parts by Parks. I painted it with Tamiya french blue spray. The top is Tamiya NATO black, and the interior is Krylon ivory satin.

There's a new decal sheet that includes running board rubber, a ford oval for radiator shell, and dash guage faces. Also, there are flames, pinstriipes, and two pair of license plates. The outside door handles are now seperate pieces, and there are new wheels and a custom headlight assembly along with a custom dash, steering wheel, and interior door panels.

Gone are the stock engine, wheels, tires, front axle, dash, steering wheel, and interior door panels.

[Janne Herajärvi]

Very nice. You got nice pair of phaetons

[tifosi]

WOW!! It doesn't look like a rattle can paint job. Well done.

[Raul_Perez]

Very nicely done!!

The color fits this one very well...

[sjordan2]

Both are beautifully done. The black-and-gray color scheme on the stock version reflects what I've been considering for my 1/16 Mercedes SS, based on a surviving car, and confirms to me that's the way to go. What gray paint did you use? It's just what I need.

And NATO black for the convertible top is a real discovery for me, since it looks like a more realistic, less intense black than typical model paints. Could be a good choice for vinyl tops, too. My Mercedes top might require a slight mist with dullcote, though. And I love the attention to detail with your use of the wood on the convertible frame. As for attention to detail, the period license plate shows how much care you put into this very sophisticated build. Do you have other pictures of this car?

Nice work.

EDITED ADDITION:

Okay, so I went to your website. I am officially blown away. You should have more detailed photos for each build. Unbelievable.

http://www.bikelab.net/models/home.html

Edited March 3, 2010 by sjordan2

[bluemoose]

Both are beautifully done. The black-and-gray color scheme on the stock version reflects what I've been considering for my 1/16 Mercedes SS, based on a surviving car, and confirms to me that's the way to go. What gray paint did you use? It's just what I need.

And NATO black for the convertible top is a real discovery for me, since it looks like a more realistic, less intense black than typical model paints. Could be a good choice for vinyl tops, too. My Mercedes top might require a slight mist with dullcote, though. And I love the attention to detail with your use of the wood on the convertible frame. As for attention to detail, the period license plate shows how much care you put into this very sophisticated build. Do you have other pictures of this car?

Nice work.

EDITED ADDITION:

Okay, so I went to your website. I am officially blown away. You should have more detailed photos for each build. Unbelievable.

http://www.bikelab.net/models/home.html

Thanks sjordan2! The color is Tamiya gray green (AS-3) topped off with Tamiya clear (TS-13). Here are some more pics.

[sjordan2]

I am re-blown away.

To this point, people like Juha Airio and Alex Kustov, among a few others, have been thought of as the gold standard among kit builders. I think we have a new peer for them.

[catpack68]

awesome job.very clean work.

[Harry P.]

Both are very nice, but that stock one blows me away! Fantastic!

[Fletch]

Tom, I totally agree with Harry, both builds are outstanding and look fantastic. But, the stock version is way to cool, not very often we get to see a well executed stock Model A build. A stock Phaeton build is even more rare.

Well Done all the way around.

[nails3825]

Very nice build, amazing... and btw ~ I went to your website and checked out all of your other models. Just wanted to say "WOW"

[RatRod]

Very nicely done Tom!!! All your work is fabulous.

[carrucha]

Sweet looking Phaeton. Well built and finished as usual. Outstanding job.

carrucha

[surfjunke]

What a great job on both Phaetons. I like the stance on the street rod. Very clean work & fine craftsmanship.

[sjordan2]

Were the seats on the stock version molded with the wrinkles and crimps, or did you add them? If so, how did you do it?

[bluemoose]

Were the seats on the stock version molded with the wrinkles and crimps, or did you add them? If so, how did you do it?

They came molded that way, same is true for the current reissue.