traditional Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I used, mostly, just the body from a First Gear Ford Model A promo bank, and added hand-made deuce rails, Revell deuce grill shell (with MCG photo-etch grill), cut open the doors, modified the deck area to be a trunk rather than a rumble-seat/bank, modified and detailed a '50s Cadillac engine (from a basic Revell engine kit), built a radiator in brass sheet, formed the hood in aluminum sheet, used wheels/tires modified from my parts-bin, fabricated the front axle/suspension (in brass, aluminum, and styrene), fabricated a traditional transverse rear spring suspension, built a tuck-n-roll interior from styrene sheet, added fabricated bobbed rear fenders and front cycle fenders, and used craft plated wire and aluminum sheet/tubing to make all the various details.Paint is basecoat/clearcoat. ​My wife tells me that I've spent almost 200 hours on the model.....all pleasurable hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 very nicely done where did the rims come from ? love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack_Mechanic Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Very clean,sharp build!Love the style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous ! It gets my vote for best Traditional Hot Rod . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Stunner ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wow! Outstanding work. It was worth every hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wow that is perfect! Great overall and super nice detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Superb. Right color and detail for the era. It's a powerful argument for the benefits of working in metal which allows a thinner edge, greater crispness of detail, and more control than is sometimes available in plastic. This is a true multimedia effort drawing from whatever sources are necessary to get the job done. And it succeeds brilliantly in capturing the period. Bravo! Beautiful work. Edited November 9, 2013 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Looks great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That's one very fine model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s Doorslamr Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cliff it never ceases to amaze me how you continue to turn great models, no matter what the subject or medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cliff, what kit did you source the 12 bolt ? Did you chrome or alclad the cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Very sharp model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That is "rod perfection"! Love everything about it, color is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I like your color scheme immensely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Man, what a beauty. love the color, and the cycle fenders. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Fried Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 AWESOME! Superb workmanship. The Caddy adds a nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Super sharp build, I really love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 OUTSTANDING hot rod Clifford!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Excellent work! I particularly like the exhaust set-up. I don't recall seeing it on any other model cars. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Wow, that is just about perfect.....only thing missing for me is the ability to hop in and drive away.......really well designed and executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 There are model cars and then there are museum pieces, this is the latter. Incredible Clifford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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