Basic Black Deuce Highboy Roadster

[Bernard Kron]

The Therapy Deuce - Revell ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster, because Basic Black is always in fashion…
After trashing an AMT ’51 Chevy fastback coupe following several weeks’ work in it, by melting it under my workbench lights, I needed a quick pick-me-up to get the juices flowing again. Having built numerous Revell 1/25th scale Deuces of various flavors over the past few years I knew doing one largely out-of-the-box would go quickly, with a minimum of drama, and with a decent chance of a pleasing result – just what the doctor ordered. So, starting with an original series Revell Highboy Roadster kit, and modifying only those things which I consider absolutely the minimum to address the kit’s shortcoming, here’s the result. I even went so far as to do it in black primer to avoid any risks involved in color coats, clear and polish! It took me 5 days to complete and had the desired effect…, I’m ready for the next project.

Thanx for lookin’,
B.

All parts from an original issue Revell 1/25th scale Highboy Roadster kit except as noted.
Chassis: Front suspension lowered by removing 2 spring leaves and notching front crossmember. Front bumper bracket notches filled.
Wheels and Tires: Front wheels are AMT ’51 Chevy steelies with skinny front tires courtesy of Speed City Resin. 10” reversed rear wheels by Plastic Performance from Early Years Resin.
Motor: Kit valve covers shaved and smoothed. Carter AFB carburetor from Early Years Resin. Distributor and coil from Morgan Automotive Detail.
Interior: Kit bench seat notched and repositioned to create raised bolster. ’40 Ford dashboard and steering wheel adapted from Revell ’32 Ford 5-window coupe kit. Worn ox blood leather surfaces made using Testors Acryl British Crimson paint and black wash. Dashboard finished in clear gloss.
Body and Paint: Kit windshield chopped 2.25 scale inches. Stock hood sides from Revell ’32 Ford 5-window coupe kit. Firewall filled and smoothed to convert from single “curtain rod” hood brace to proper twin braces made from .020” music wire. Firewall finished in clear gloss. Body and frame rails finished in Duplicolor Black Primer. Wheels finished in Duplicolor Flash Red gloss paint. Chassis and motor detailed in various shades of Testors Metalizer.

Edited July 20, 2017 by Bernard Kron

[Johnny1973]

Great job on the 32.

[Danno]

Vey nice!

[TooOld]

Basic black is always good , very nice looking Duece !

[slusher]

Real nice build Benard

[PappyD340]

NICE!!

[MikeBoyle]

That's the right kind of therapy. Nice Duce.

[unclescott58]

I love the license plate. After the Chevy disaster it's exactly what you needed.

Scott

[johnbuzzed]

Very cool.

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx everyone! I'm glad you all enjoyed it. Given just how few changes I applied to the basic kit, I was surprised at how much of a difference they made. The chopped windshield and raked stance are a must-do in my book, but the matte finish, especially in black, also had a major impact. It's been a long time since I did a primer rod, but you can be sure I'll be doing another one soon enough! And yeah, the "therapy" worked!

[Speedfreak]

I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maxicoop]

That's an awesome deuce ........ I like it very much !!!!!!!!!!

[Harry P.]

Basic black is always in style...

[rustybill1960]

Very nice indeed Bernard!

Thank You for sharing

later

Russ

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx again guys. For me it's always about capturing The Look. Which by no means is to ignore technique - a crummy paint job, visible seams, misaligned parts, inappropriate details, etc., will kill a build every time - but all the skill in the world won't save a goofy looking car. Ironically, knowing that to be the case allows me to focus on the skills side even more. Even after nearly 6 years back in to car modeling each project involves a lot of new or evolving skills. As simple as this build was, it was no exception. I'm just glad it came out looking like I had hoped it would...

[Bernard Kron]

Broken Photobucket links repaired. For now I'm only updating completed model pics. Updating w.i.p. links is just too huge a task! I'll update them on request...