traditional Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Since I recently showed my just completed '5 window' full fendered deuce, I thought it would be appropriate to also show its 'display-mate'...... my '3 Window' version. It was done a few years ago, and was actually featured in Model Cars Magazine (Aug/Sept 2010 issue#152), but until now, I haven't shown it on this forum. This model was also highly modified from an FM with the new basic engine and wheels from a Revell/Monogram deuce roadster kit (still available) The main effort was making the chopped top and doors proportionate and dropping the front axle while retaining the steering and drag-link operation. The engine is detailed with linkage (including return spring), fuel-lines, cables, hoses, working dip-stick, mesh filters, heat-sender line, etc. and the chassis is completed with polished aluminum tubing custom exhausts etc. Of course there are tons of more minor modifications throughout the model, and the main paint is custom mixed automotive basecoat/clearcoat with Humbrol, testors, and Tamiya paints used for details. Edited March 3, 2012 by traditional
peekay Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I remember enjoying the mag profile. Outstanding work on both of these.
Dr. Cranky Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Beautiful. indeed. Both of them are outstanding.
Chris guthro Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 thats the most real looking small block chev ive ever seen! amazing work!
Chuck Most Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Nice! That three-window model has a weird chop and a terrible stance from the factory, and I like the earlier style you reworked it to over the mid '90's street rod it originally depicts. Only thing I'd have done different would be to trashcan the small block Chevy.
traditional Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Nice! That three-window model has a weird chop and a terrible stance from the factory, and I like the earlier style you reworked it to over the mid '90's street rod it originally depicts. Only thing I'd have done different would be to trashcan the small block Chevy. Yeah, Chuck, the original model is really ugly and quite badly done (hence, it came along cheaply on ebay). I'm kind of a Chevy guy, so I was happy to swap out the absurd stock, chrome flathead in favor of more realistic the SB Chevy. Edited March 6, 2012 by traditional
Chuck Most Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Yeah, Chuck, the original model is really ugly and quite badly done (hense, it came along cheaply on ebay). I'm kind of a Chevy guy, so I was happy to swap out the absurd stock, chrome flathead in favor of more realistic the SB Chevy. Yeah... forgot about that all-chrome Flattie with that gigantic air cleaner! I wonder what they were thinking when they gave that model the green light sometimes! Edited March 6, 2012 by Chuck Most
Tom Setzer Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 A Winning Pair of Deuces! They are both Great Models!
Chris guthro Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 thats why u take the flathead out clifford and put a 302 in
Nick Winter Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Was lucky enough to see this one in person and snap a few photo's of it for myself
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