kerc Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Hey guys! Recently completed this model to compete in a local contest tomorrow! It's the '28 rat rod kit. I decided to build it as a "daily driver" rat, meaning that it had to be driveable and not slammed to the ground. The kit is basically stock except for the engine and driveline; they come from the AMT International Scout II kit. That's one huge 345 V8! Of course, it's not built as 4WD. Due to the engine size, I had to move back the cab and bed. Rear wheels come from the Scout, while the front wheels and tires come from the 1988 Revell VW Golf kit (?!). It has been properly weathered and dirties but not to the extreme. Only thing missing completion is the custom Texas license plate that I printed today. Enjoy!
Danno Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Good luck tomorrow. Maybe take a minute and fix the front tire(s) ... looks like it/they are comin' off the rim(s). Cool concept.
george 53 Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Tires the ONLY thing that I see that MIGHT make a difference. Take the time ta fix it and it'll win SOMETHING! you did a REAL good job on it!
kerc Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Good tip about the wheels. Luckily I hadn't glued them to the backing, so I pulled the outer rims out, sanded them flat, and now they fit flush. Also put in the Texas plates. Now I'm done! Pics tomorrow from the show.
Sixties Sam Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Cool rod! The exhaust stains on the body are a nice touch. Good work! Sam
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