mrm Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I finally finished this one. I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but this is what a real hot rod should be. Not too high tech and not too ratty either. Just pure power and attitude. The model is build as a quick fun project (which end up taking about 10 years to be finally 100% finished). Everything is pretty much box stock 3 window with the motor from the 5 window, wheels and tires from the roadster and the steering wheel from the AMT Phantom Vicky. I wasn't sure what license plate to go with, when I ran across the decal sheet from some Ferrari model and thought that it would be pretty cool to put this plate on an unfinished rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) This is sharp. Well done . Edited May 6, 2014 by 1930fordpickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You've got a real nice "ol school" look on this '32 Mike...nicely done! You may want to google "Acme License Plate Maker" if you haven't used them before. You can create any state, and several different years plates with anything that you want to put on a tag to personlize your ride with. Just an FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Love the color. What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Oh! The stance is just right. nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 like it like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Super sharp build Mike, great stance. What paint did you use may I ask??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Hi, That is a nice deuce! This is the sort of build style I like as well. You must be pleased to get it onto the finished list. Did the wheels and tyres from the roadster kit create the stance or did you do something else as well? Edited May 6, 2014 by Jim Whalen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very cool looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Thank you very much guys. I am glad to see all the positive comments. It is greatly appreciated. Now to answer the two questions about the stance and the paint. The paint is self etching automotive primer, available in any O'Riley's auto store. The fenders, body and hoods were sprayed maybe 10 years ago in preparation for a supposed dark green metallic. Kinda like British racing green. However the parts spent many years sitting on shelfs collecting dust and sometimes under the sun. This created this naturally faded effect, because……well….it's natural. Over time I lost the hoods. I have no idea where did they go. Then what happened, was that I saw a Street rod in Rodder's Journal that just blew me away. It had this mean stance, very simple and pure with vintage look to it. And it was British green. First thing that went through my mind was "I got just the body for this". But then I could not find the hoods. I was thinking I will just paint the whole thing and make new ones. But then when I was mocking the suspension on, I liked the way it looked. The front bumper has been slightly lowered and this creates the illusion of the car sitting even lower than it actually is. The spring and the mounting tabs on the front axle have been ground as far as possible. Combined with the smaller tires and lifting the rear about 1mm creates the "in the weeds" look. The exact same thing without the fenders and the bumpers will not have the same effect. I am building a 5 window like this, but with the Phantom Vicky wheels/tires and it is trouble, as the rears don't fit in the fenders. While playing with the suspension, Revell released the 5 window coupe and the minute I saw that motor, I knew my good ole Deuce will not need the lost hoods. I built the interior to have like a nice rich leather colors combined with black and brush detailed the dash to have yellow gauges to tie in the engine and rear end. If I could afford it, this would be the exact three window I would build in real life, except it would be shiny. I left this one in primer and added quite few very minor details to it. The front left fender has a "repair" on it's edge. There are "stains" here and there. There are spill marks right under the gas filler etc.. All these are pretty invisible, unless I point them out, but they give it just the right patina. This is the car that inspired the model Edited May 6, 2014 by mrm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very NICE deuce, looks good to me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Excellent build. Looks very sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Ray Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Looks great. Very nice coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I love it and I agree with your idea that a hot rod shouldn't be TOO hi-tech, and not too ratty, just like yours! Hi-tech cars do have their place as do ratty rods, but this is pure classic '32 hot rod style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thank you all. I found a picture from building the interior a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Love it,engine,paint and how it sits. Dumb question maby,but how did you make the yellow headlight lenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you Tommy. The headlight lenses were painted with Tamiya clear yellow from inside. For less yellowish effect you can paint just the inside of the chrome headlight bucket and leave the lens clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Nice build, 32 Ford always nice :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Very nice build. Ahhh - if only it were SHINY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Arno, Jim and Jonathan, thank you guys. Jim, I have plenty of shiny ones coming up my friend. If you like Deuces, I'll definitely keep you entertained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sounds good Michael. I'll keep a lookout. Don't forget - SHINY :) RULES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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