blazefox Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 I used two 49 f1 fenders and one exactoknive one swissarmy saw and some sanding sticks to make this with ur tutorial. Even with the basic of tools any one can make this
Jantrix Posted June 11, 2013 Author Posted June 11, 2013 Steve, you did a nice job. You added the extra stock at the bottom to round it out and make it look like a car grill and not something off a riding mower. I'm gonna steal that idea. Well done.
blazefox Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I had a lindberg 34 grill so I sawed off the bottom and used thatand thanks jantrix
gonzo64nova Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Just to add something to this.... I created a tractor grille using one of the gas tanks from a Revell Gamblers motorycle kit. I just widened the tank and cut slots in it the same way shown here. - Bill
Jantrix Posted June 13, 2013 Author Posted June 13, 2013 Just to add something to this.... I created a tractor grille using one of the gas tanks from a Revell Gamblers motorycle kit. I just widened the tank and cut slots in it the same way shown here. - Bill Pics or it didn't happen.
Pat Minarick Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks Rob ! Never liked the grill I put on this one so I used your ideal. Before After Edited July 16, 2013 by Road Runner 79
Chuck Most Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Just to add something to this.... I created a tractor grille using one of the gas tanks from a Revell Gamblers motorycle kit. I just widened the tank and cut slots in it the same way shown here. - Bill I have a Terraplane grille I started laying around somewhere based on one of those tanks.
curt raitz Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Here's a couple of trucks I've built using the same technique:
hooknladderno1 Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Rob, Very cool technique! This will come in handy when I begin this project. It is my hometown's 1939 American LaFrance City Service Ladder Truck. It will require extensive scratchbuilding. I am beginning to gather photos and measurements from some antique apparatus owners before I get started... BTW, I will be in St. Pete on Monday to take a test for a possible job... David Edited September 27, 2013 by hooknladderno1
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 A friend of mine recently suggested I try this, and I put it off for a long time. Finally, in a parts swap, he sent me the fenders with the "assignment", so I meshed it with a "what if Edsel did a tractor" thought. I may have even shown these elsewhere on the forum earlier this summer when I made them. Since I had two ends, I just made two types.
Jantrix Posted September 27, 2013 Author Posted September 27, 2013 Those look great Mark. The Edsel insert is perfect.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Those look great Mark. The Edsel insert is perfect. Thanks! The rusty one will end up in a diorama I have be working on and off for years, but not sure what if anything will ever happen with the red one.
Jantrix Posted December 9, 2013 Author Posted December 9, 2013 I just thought I'd post a pic of the grill in it's finished appearance. I'm very happy with it. I will be using the other side of the fender in a future project a '33 Ford altered.
Tom Geiger Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I created this one from the tutorial and two rear fenders from the AMT '53 Ford pickup. I had it on the car, but went with a traditional Model A grill shell instead. It just looked too much like a character from CARS for this build! It's sitting on my shelf and eventually will wind up on a build!
Tom Geiger Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I think it looks great Tom. Thanks Rob! Now here's the funny thing. I even posted on the boards asking which front treatment folks preferred... the tractor nose or the standard Model A grill. Folks chose the Model A piece, and I preferred it too, so I went with it. One of my thoughts was that I'd use both. I'd set it up so that either would mount on pins. Then I thought that wouldn't be realistic... so what do I see on eBay Motors? A car that had just that! It showed with the Model A grill on it and the track nose painted to match and sitting next to it!
greymack Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 Oh more scratch built stuff I love it.Very cool grille man
Jantrix Posted December 20, 2013 Author Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks very much. I'm just waiting on a decal and the completed model will be posted this weekend.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Love this. A lot of work, but the pay off is worth it.
Jantrix Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks Virgil, I'm really happy with how it turned out.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Glad I found this, or more was told to find it! This is great as I'm making a tractor. Thanks much!
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