RodBurNeR Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 what a pain to get pics of this thing let me tell ya! camera would not focus on the chrome parts as evenly as the flat parts..wierd, i will have to play with that later.. anywho....enjoy! i know i did! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Nice to see the old AMT double kit coupe again. It's a very rare kit. I've a build up too, it's in my Photobucket if your interested. Although I'm not a huge rat-rod fan, that's some nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Nice to see the old AMT double kit coupe again. It's a very rare kit. I've a build up too, it's in my Photobucket if your interested. Although I'm not a huge rat-rod fan, that's some nice work. thank you! so far more people have called this a rat rod than i expected lol....i don't build rat rods, this is a "backyard built hot rod". yours looks great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 i don't build rat rods, this is a "backyard built hot rod". Same thing, isn't it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Nice build, Bob! I do like old hot rod builds. Now to play along with Harry... Doesn't "ratrod" = "traditional rod" = "backyard hot rod"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Same thing, isn't it??? ummm not really Nice build, Bob! I do like old hot rod builds. Now to play along with Harry... Doesn't "ratrod" = "traditional rod" = "backyard hot rod"? hehe! you opened up a bag of worms on this one lol traditional rod, rat rod, hot rod and street rods are not all the same. i want to give some examples of them here if that is ok. my version of a backyard built hot rod was intended for the feel of a "traditional hot rod" that was built in the back yard so to speak. really, hot rods were built in the driveway, garage, back yard or wherever they could. mine just so happens to be rustier (probably a minnesota car). a lot of people think that a rusty hot rod is a rat rod...we as model builders perceive these things on a different level than a 1:1 enthusiast. you know, we have contests with a section for rat rods and a section for street rods.... everyone puts their rat rods or "backyard built" hot rods on the *rat rods table*....while the people that build a clean looking traditional hot rod on the same table as the *street rods* that have billet wheels, modern suspensions , interiors and paint jobs. maybe one day the people that make categories for contests we go to will actually seperate them? the way they are displayed , gives a lot of people the wrong impression is what it boils down to. a home built hot rod is usually done by a person with less money and the drive to make it run and run fast, loud and look as badass as possible! *fits into traditional hot rod* a rat rod has overly exagerated features and are built by the younger guys that want to immitate what was originally a "hot rod" by being rediculous about how "low buck" they build it , which is not necessary. for example, one might purposely take the original steering wheel out or just give up on finding another one and then scratchbuild one for it made of rod iron and a vice grip to hold onto the shaft and welded to it.....trust me, i saw this done on a 1:1..it's like putting a part on that doesn't fit and MAKING it fit. the guys that fall into this bracket known as "rat rodders" actually make their vehicles rust with solvents , salt grains , sanding to bare metal etc....cuz they want their car to look old and original. *fits into what the meaning retro is* a traditional rod would be something that exactly replicates what was around back in the day. no new modern parts, all parts fit the era and work correctly for that car, built for speed and looks etc...may not have the correct motor, drive train etc... "back in the day" there was no traditional hot rods.....they WERE the hot rods....the originals! today we call hot rods that closely resemble the originals a "traditional"....hence *sticking to tradition* is how they are built. these are dang near carbon copies of "how it was"... *fits into timeless and hard to date* a street rod obviously is a modern and often kit car or an original that is updated to modern tech. these cars have billet parts, glass paint jobs, lowered suspension, chrome or painted tube chassis', i know you have seen the interiors etc.... the wheels too...a lot of street rods have low profile tires with 20" wheels in the rear and 18" fronts.... there is a lot of different styles and such used in today's "street rod". *this is in a class of all it's own* here are some examples from my point of view.... i will use the 1932 Ford for example..... TRADITIONAL Hosted on Fotki ANOTHER TRADITIONAL, WORK IN PROGRESS-ALSO KNOWN AS A HOT ROD Hosted on Fotki HOT ROD Hosted on Fotki STREET ROD Hosted on Fotki RAT ROD OR RETRO ROD Hosted on Fotki Most people would look at this and call it a rat rod.....but any rodder knows this is a HOT ROD.... Hosted on Fotki Well without writing book about it..... those are some very vague opinions on my part by the way, i am 33.....i build all kinds of models....i have worked on 1:1 rods and more.....i also read a LOT and consume various truths and opinions before forming my own "opinion".... thanks for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert81 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) I love this model. traditional rods are sweet. Nice build, Bob! I do like old hot rod builds. Now to play along with Harry... Doesn't "ratrod" = "traditional rod" = "backyard hot rod"? "Rat rods" are new builds made to look old school. "Traditional rods" are built the way they would have been built in the 40's and 50's. "Backyard hot rods" are built with what you have laying around with little to no money. This fits in to both depending on the build style. Don't quote me on those because everybody has different opinions. And yes I'm playing around, too. awbcrazy: you beat me to it, but with more words, lol. Edited November 12, 2007 by Robert81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I love this model. traditional rods are sweet. "Rat rods" are new builds made to look old school. "Traditional rods" are built the way they would have been built in the 40's and 50's. "Backyard hot rods" are built with what you have laying around with little to no money. This fits in to both depending on the build style. Don't quote me on those because everybody has different opinions. And yes I'm playing around, too. awbcrazy: you beat me to it, but with more words, lol. LOL!! thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) I wanted to open the bag! I just wanted a good clarification for all of us young 'uns who are new to rods in general. I sure did get it! Thank you! Edited November 12, 2007 by dub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I wanted to open the bag! I just wanted a good clarification for all of us young 'uns who are new to rods in general. I sure did get it! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 bob call it what u want...im a streetrodder but lately im getting into the rat or traditional builds...and i really like ur's...neal p.s....i built my 1st ratrod and few weeks ago dont know if u saw it or not...if u did would like to hear what u think...neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 ######, I got so carried away with dictionary-time earlier that I forgot to ask what that motor is. What kind of engine is that? That is a supercharger on top of it with a pair of sidedrafts, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 bob call it what u want...im a streetrodder but lately im getting into the rat or traditional builds...and i really like ur's...neal p.s....i built my 1st ratrod and few weeks ago dont know if u saw it or not...if u did would like to hear what u think...neal sure, send the pics on here! i would like to see it. ######, I got so carried away with dictionary-time earlier that I forgot to ask what that motor is. What kind of engine is that? That is a supercharger on top of it with a pair of sidedrafts, right? lol that is alright! it's a Lincoln engine with a Latham supercharge and webber side drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 What ever you call it, I call it one awesome build!!! Great job...... from an old guy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 What ever you call it, I call it one awesome build!!! Great job...... from an old guy!!! John, thanks bud! hey , you might not recognize me on here, but you sent me pics for the instructions site , remember? http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc...2_ford_victori/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sure I remember Bob!!! Heck, I have even slept since then!!! I have more pics too if you need any. I have a restored Monogram Black Widow & Blue Beetle. I also have a black version of the Lil Viky drag '32 that matches the Art Box cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sure I remember Bob!!! Heck, I have even slept since then!!! I have more pics too if you need any. I have a restored Monogram Black Widow & Blue Beetle. I also have a black version of the Lil Viky drag '32 that matches the Art Box cover. sleep? never heard of it. yeah sure send em' over! awbcrazy@tconl.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFFA Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 GREAT MODEL! And i really liked the text ya wrote on rodsthere and would like to se something like this as a sticky topic somwhere on the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Nice one, Bob! Weathering is great, and the stance is wicked. Hot Rods rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 GREAT JOB ON THIS ONE BOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Man, what a great build. The weathering is right on . . . love it, it's got just the right look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 I just wanted to say thank you to everyone! I am glad you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promodwillys41 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 your chopped T is cool I just one one on e-bay with two of the chopped bodys can't wait to get mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood Jim Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Way cool chopped T..!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatheadgary Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 just a note on the rat vs traditional rods. http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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