48 Woody

[502]

I went to Hobby Lobby today and this was on clearance for $14 so I had to buy it. I plan on having this done for Derby City Shootout on the 28th of this month. This is going to be a rat rod style build. The body will be rough looking but the internals will be nice. I am using the wheels from a chevelle wagon. I am considering cutting up the other 2 wheels to combine with the rear wheels so they are deeper but I havent decided yet. In the last pic its just a rough mock up as you can see but its what it should look like. I dont have pics yet but I have already modified the rear suspension to sit lower. I didnt think the tires were going to work but they barely squeezed in there. I hope to have the suspension done tonight so I will get some more pics.

Edited July 15, 2012 by 502

[bryan_m]

you`re off to a good start!

keep er goin

bryan

[cobraman]

Ya, that will look cool. Does that kit have woodgrain decals or do you have to paint the wood ?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Oh yeah. I just love a ground scraping woody. Gonna be good.

[502]

It has decals for the woodgrain but the plastic has a grain texture so you could paint it if you wanted.

[BOSWELL891]

Looks great im going to that show also hope to see it there

[Bartster]

l love this kit. l have a very modified ground scraper almost completed & another kit-bash still in the planning stages. l'll be watching this one! Bart.

[Guest Darkside Customs]

Definitely cut up a second set of rear rims... I've done that before and looks so much better IMO

[crazyjim]

Good start. Looking forward to your progress.

[sportandmiah]

I just bought that too at Hobby Lobby yesterday...you can't beat $14.00.

[502]

I started painting tonight. Like I said this will be a rat rod style build so I will be sanding the body to bring the other colors in the spots that would have the most wear on them. The top will be flat black so I will tape it off and spray it but the wood will be done by brush. It will all be aged pretty good once its finished. I will be painting the wheels to look like coys matte finish.

[BOSWELL891]

Looks good i really like the green

[Jantrix]

I like where you are going with this.

[Pat Minarick]

If you got one the front axle from the Garbage Truck works great on these , I think the Beer Wagon has the same axle too.

[crazyjim]

I like that SHINY :) green.

[502]

Thanks guys and that green wont be shiny for long.

[crazyjim]

Bummer. My heart is going to break.

[502]

I started sanding on this side, still needs some work though. Theres a couple places I got down to the plastic but Im going to go back and fix those spots. Im gonna add a little more black in some spots and I might put a little bit of white in some places.

Edited July 16, 2012 by 502

[crazyjim]

Oh my heart. My heart. It was so Shiny :) . Nice project. Keep it going.

[Dr. Cranky]

LOL, I am liking it. Yes.

[Bartster]

Fascinating! l like watching these weathered builds, & actually did a couple as a kid. l've started a couple recently, but after spending my entire adult life trying to get rid of rust on 1:1 projects, it's hard to let go & rust something away, lol. But l do admire & like what you're doing here. Please continue. Bart.

[502]

I got this side about done and I like it alot more because of the orange. When I first sprayed it I thought I sprayed too much which is why there is less in all the other areas but I think it turned out better. This is actually my first attempt at this so this build is a learning experiment for me. The wood and top will be done tonight.

Edited July 16, 2012 by 502

[crazyjim]

Looking good but I'm feeling weak.

[Tom Setzer]

Good Work!

[502]

Some more progress.