Bernard Kron Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (more photos below) I’ve built quite a few Revell ’32 Fords, .roadsters, coupes, sedans in all varieties from ratty to shiny show cars, competition cars to streets machines, but for some reason, with one exception, they’ve all been fenderless. In an effort to rebalance things a bit I decided to build two Deuces at once, a roadster and a chopped 3-window coupe, both of them based pretty closely on the basic kit (with the obvious change of adding fenders to the highboy-only roadster). My plan was to come up with two very different cars by changing key details. The coupe is a shiny 60’s style street and show rod. The roadster is a late 50’s style roadster with a more worn look and blackwall tires, influenced by the Jim Shelton and Gray Baskerville Deuce roadsters. Here are the results. Thanx for lookin’, B. Common Details Shared By Both Builds: Kit-stock chassis with shaved front spring to lower the front suspension. Kit-stock fenders, small sealed-beam headlights, body trim pieces, hoods and grill shells. Model Car Garage photo-etch grills painted body color on the coupe and matched to the wheel color on the roadster. AMT Firestone Supreme front tires and Goodyear GT Radial rear tires. Kit-stock-transmission and drive line. Morgan Auto Detail coils and pre-wired distributors. Roadster Details: Revell Parts Pack Small Block Chevy with AMT Chevrolet script valve covers. Kit-stock-body shell with modified kit interior: Seat raised ¼” top position seat bolster above rear deck; kit dashboard has a/c vents and cassette player removed and gauges moved left in front of driver. Windshield chopped 2 scale inches. Revell ’32 Ford 5-window kit steelies with Revell trim rings and AMT Ford Deluxe hubcaps. Testors Mythical Maroon lacquer paint over Duplicolor Red Oxide primer with Krylon semi-gloss clear coat. Coupe Details: Resin 3-window body shell with 3 1/2 scale inch chop courtesy of e-Bay seller “gregory23c”. “Hemi”: engine, interior, taillights, stock hood sides and Torq-Thrust wheels from a Revell ’32 Ford 5-window kit. Carburetors replaced with two 4 barrels from the small block Fords found in all Revell Deuce kits. Air cleaners are from my parts box. Vinyl whitewall transfers courtesy of “Dirk”. Paint is Tamiya PS-19 Camel Yellow over Duplicolor white primer with Testors Wet-Look clear.
MikeMc Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I see your deuces and raise ........a Toast!! Well Done Bernard!
Olskoolrodder Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 VERY nicely done,my friend,they BOTH look awesome!!!
Bernard Kron Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks a lot, guys! The props are much appreciated! I just noticed I left out a picture of the SBC. Here it is:
Dr. Cranky Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 They are both wonderful, but the yellow is my favorite of the two. Thanks for sharing.
rmvw guy Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I like both, nice work. I've been wanting to build a tribute to Gray Baskerville for a long time. I have an old Hot Rod magazine put away somewhere with his Duece in it. I remember it had a spot of primer on one of the rear fenders. Your's looks very close, it was well worn.
Sixties Sam Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Love the Deuces! Both beautifully done! Both great color choices, but I like the yellow best! Sam
Kris Morgan Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I'm a little partial to the roadster but, boy are they both nicccce.
Bernard Kron Posted March 28, 2012 Author Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Thanx again everyone! The Deuce is a universal language that anyone with an automotive sensibility can understand. I'm gratified my efforts could make a connection with you all. Also a special howdy to ronr (Ron Royston of Early Years Resin) and Kris Morgan (M.A.D. Model Parts - the aforementioned Morgan Auto Detail). I'm glad to say I'm thoroughly addicted to your nice parts and great service! Nice to hear from you. Edited March 29, 2012 by Bernard Kron
Raul_Perez Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Sure...I'm feeling pretty good if I finish two models in a year...then you go and build two at once!! GREAT job, Bernard!! Of course I like the coupe with the HEMI best of all Since three of a kind beats a pair of deuces, I want to know what your next 3 builds will be Maybe a set of 39/40 Fords!! (Coupe, Sedan and Panel Delivery???) Later,
Steven Zimmerman Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 How about some more feed back on the whitewalls ?
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