My deuce

[Bernard Kron]

Thanks for the information. It's a shame they can't be purchased separate from the kit.

In addition to the Revell "Rat Rod" '29 Ford RPU kit, they also are included in the Revell '30 Ford "Rat Rod" Sedan kit . and, I believe, in the latest release of the Tweedy Pie. Frankly, the Rat Rod kits have so many other nice parts (notably the posable I-beam front suspension and the fully chromed rear axle bells that adapt nicely to many quick changes, not to mention the chromed buggy spring rear end), that it's well worth the purchase as a parts kit alone, as compared to the cost of aftermarket tires and wheels. The Tweedy Pie is also an exceptional parts kit for hot rod builds.

The tires, in fact, can be purchased separately. They have been reproduced by Modelhaus, modified to fit the "standard" Modelhaus rim size, the 15" AMT wheel. However, they appear to be blackwall only. Modelhaus tires often have a separate sidewall so it's worth an inquiry as to whether they can supplied with whitewalls. Assuming they'll accomodate you, the total effect can be reproduced using either any AMT 15" steely, trim rings from various AMT '39-'40 Ford kits, and a Ford dog dish hubcap, or the equivalent items from the Modelhaus catalog.

Here is the item description from Modelhaus ( http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?page=4&c=0&y=0&pt=33&part=1&Submit=Search ):

T-435 four Revell Rat Rod big and little tires modified to fit AMT and Modelhaus wheels, flexible black resin

Tires

Price : $8.50

But in my case I keep a stash of Revell Rat Rod kits around for all the yummy goodies they offer up!

Edited December 29, 2013 by Bernard Kron

[Jantrix]

I added a license plate and a club plaque. Good info Bernard, thanks very much.

[Pat Minarick]

Very cool ,Rob . The grill looks great

[Tom Geiger]

License plate is cool, I add them to all my builds since they make the car look real. I'm not into that club plate up front since it covers up part of that spectacular tractor nose you made! Many club plates were hung on chains below the rear license plate. It may look good there as long as it doesn't interfere (either functionally or visually) with the duel exhaust.

[Jantrix]

Thanks Pat.

Tom, because it's mounted on the spreader bar at the midpoint of the plate, and then angled back, it's covering just the smallest area of the grill. In any case, it's already super-glued in place, that's where she stays.

Stay tuned for my last completed build of the year getting posted tonight.

[dantewallace]

In addition to the Revell "Rat Rod" '29 Ford RPU kit, they also are included in the Revell '30 Ford "Rat Rod" Sedan kit . and, I believe, in the latest release of the Tweedy Pie. Frankly, the Rat Rod kits have so many other nice parts (notably the posable I-beam front suspension and the fully chromed rear axle bells that adapt nicely to many quick changes, not to mention the chromed buggy spring rear end), that it's well worth the purchase as a parts kit alone, as compared to the cost of aftermarket tires and wheels. The Tweedy Pie is also an exceptional parts kit for hot rod builds.

The tires, in fact, can be purchased separately. They have been reproduced by Modelhaus, modified to fit the "standard" Modelhaus rim size, the 15" AMT wheel. However, they appear to be blackwall only. Modelhaus tires often have a separate sidewall so it's worth an inquiry as to whether they can supplied with whitewalls. Assuming they'll accomodate you, the total effect can be reproduced using either any AMT 15" steely, trim rings from various AMT '39-'40 Ford kits, and a Ford dog dish hubcap, or the equivalent items from the Modelhaus catalog.

Here is the item description from Modelhaus ( http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?page=4&c=0&y=0&pt=33&part=1&Submit=Search ):

T-435 four Revell Rat Rod big and little tires modified to fit AMT and Modelhaus wheels, flexible black resin

Tires

Price : $8.50

But in my case I keep a stash of Revell Rat Rod kits around for all the yummy goodies they offer up!

Thanks for the info Bernard!!! I really wish that they would add photos to their products!!!! I have a link to photos of some of their products that I got from here ,but it doesn't show everything that they carry. Frustrating.. Also, how do you know what wheels/tires fit what? Trial and error I guess? For example they have a tire marked G70-15 T210, how do I know what they are compatible with wheel wise?

Edited December 31, 2013 by dantewallace

[Jantrix]

I really wish that they would add photos to their products!!!! I have a link to photos of some of their products that I got from here ,but it doesn't show everything that they carry. Frustrating..

Very frustrating.

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Sweet!