jbwelda Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) yeah that's kool and all and I will probably get at least one for the frame and nailhead if nothing else... oops wrong thread jb Edited February 11, 2015 by jbwelda
horsepower Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Surprisingly enough, the body length is identical to the AMT kit....TIM As I stated, the angle of perception, plus the raised and recontouring of the wheel well throws the impression of dimensions off, that and the fact that neither body appears to be the same dimensions as the other,, perhaps do to cgi views.
Jantrix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I'm looking forward to seeing the decals for this.
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I'll mos' likely be in line for a bank truck too. Visions of a chopped, channeled, twin-Allison powered LSR money van... And the more I look at those '29 photos, the more I really hope they got everything right. If they're as good as the '50 Olds and the '57 Ford, we have a sure winner. Man, I hope so.
JTalmage Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 ^^ I have the 50 olds and 57 Ford waiting in the wings... they're a pretty good kit you say?
Snake45 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Lemme axe a stoopid noobie type question (I’m fairly new to rod modeling [pre-‘48]). About 20 or 30 years ago, Tim Boyd did a build article on a ’29 roadster pickup that was sort of like a supersized Fad T. I always thought that was cool. Recently I was looking through an old ’60s Rod & Custom mag and saw a real car that was very similar to that—a ’29 roadster pickup body, shortened pickup bed, overall Fad T proportions but just a little bigger all round. Would this kit be suitable to build something like that, using the Revell ’29 RP body and bed? Come to think of it, such a car would be even cooler with the closed cab. Hmmmmmm…. Edited February 11, 2015 by Snake45
tim boyd Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Lemme axe a stoopid noobie type question (I’m fairly new to rod modeling [pre-‘48]). About 20 or 30 years ago, Tim Boyd did a build article on a ’29 roadster pickup that was sort of like a supersized Fad T. I always thought that was cool. Recently I was looking through an old ’60s Rod & Custom mag and saw a real car that was very similar to that—a ’29 roadster pickup body, shortened pickup bed, overall Fad T proportions but just a little bigger all round. Would this kit be suitable to build something like that, using the Revell ’29 RP body and bed? Come to think of it, such a car would be even cooler with the closed cab. Hmmmmmm…. Richard...yes you could do this conversion with the new Revell Model A Roadster, using the Z'ed Model A Chassis parts. You could also do this one with the Revell (formerly Monogram) '25 T showrod/Fad T kit that was just reissued a few months back, if you preferred a 1/24th scale version.... Either way, it would be a winner. TIM .
Snake45 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Richard...yes you could do this conversion with the new Revell Model A Roadster, using the Z'ed Model A Chassis parts. You could also do this one with the Revell (formerly Monogram) '25 T showrod/Fad T kit that was just reissued a few months back, if you preferred a 1/24th scale version.... Either way, it would be a winner. TIM . Thanks, Tim. I don't remember what frame you used on yours. A few months ago when I was rebuilding my ancient AMT Sand T model (AMT '25 T), I tried several different bodies on the completed "rolling chassis" just for fit. IIRC, it was a bit short for the Revell '29 RP or truck body...it needed more wheelbase for the proportions I wanted. Yeah that frame could always be stretched with a plastic graft but I was trying to think of something cool to do with this new '29.
glue fumes Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Tim Will the frame fit Revell's 31 sedan? Ron
tim boyd Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Tim Will the frame fit Revell's 31 sedan? Ron Ron....presumably both the '32 Highboy Frame and the "Z'ed" Model A Frame should fit the Revell '31 A Sedan, but there will be some kitbashing involved. For the Highboy, there would have to be some modifications to the '31 Sedan floorboard in the rear seat are, and for the Model A Frame, the entire floorboard would have to be modified to allow the Channeled body configuration. None of this should be a job-stopper for a moderately experienced modeler, and I could foresee some really killer models result, based on your idea....TIM
FASTBACK340 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow! I spotted this on Facebook earlier. This is epic news as everyone wants a new-tool `29 rod. And people are concerned about our hobby's future.
Greg Myers Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Is it just me, or is the A Roadster's body too long? Door too short? It just looks weird to me.... Come on! It ain't even on the shelf yet.
Steven W Zimmerman Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I would buy a half dozen ( or more) just for the plethora of useable parts !
Greg Pugh Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Come on! It ain't even on the shelf yet. Cause that's the time to talk about it...? It just looked a bit funny is all. Edited February 11, 2015 by gpugh1976
Greg Myers Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Strange coincidence that there's been a thread going on about the possibility of one of the manufacturers producing an A on Deuce rails after Mr.Boyd posted his old proposal to AMT about producing a hot rod A? Now all we need is a Lincoln motor (yes I know that one's available) and we can build a famous A. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98663
Greg Myers Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 "* Two versions of the engine are provided, one with six two-barrels on a log manifold, the other a Hilborn style fuel injection." + =
38 Crush Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Tim ! I may have missed something here, but you mentioned fuel cell and trunk mounted Battery. Does that mean the trunk lid opens ?
tim boyd Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Harold...no the trunk doesn't open, but for those who want to cut it open and hinge it, the fuel cell and battery are there - as well as the trunk bulkhead. Also correct for "Diorama" type scenes that show the chassis under construction, et al. Best Regards...TIM
tim boyd Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 "* Two versions of the engine are provided, one with six two-barrels on a log manifold, the other a Hilborn style fuel injection." + = Greg...interesting....I can't even begin to determine how many projects this Nailhead will show up in...but an Ivo T conversion sure became a whole lot easier, and I'd use just the approach you suggest. TIM '
Southern Fried Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Heh...heh...heh... 'probly wont be a OOB build...but I'll be purchasing a few. No more carving up AMT "Nails" for my vintage Gassers. Lots of farming out parts for "other" builds...and dropping other "stuff" into the '29 platform. Little did I know my Crystal Ball was working...when I downloaded THESE 'bout 7 years ago... http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/Phillip50_2008/BzrtK8gCGkKGrHqFicEw5rbJUU9BMGd4J19Q_3.jpg http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/Phillip50_2008/BzrtK8gCGkKGrHqFicEw5rbJUU9BMGd4J19Q_3.jpg Click on the above...for MORE fun. Edited February 11, 2015 by Southern Fried
FASTBACK340 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Greg...interesting....I can't even begin to determine how many projects this Nailhead will show up in...but an Ivo T conversion sure became a whole lot easier, and I'd use just the approach you suggest. TIM ' Tim…Tim….Tim…….. I've mentioned this in the past during the Hemi-Cuda intro, I'll say it again now. Must be tough sitting on good news! An epic release drops, and your posts are so matter-of-fact about waiting on the official intro to talk about it. I wonder how far into the future does your crystal ball go? All kidding aside, me & Tim have been cyber-pals for a long time and I truly appreciate his drive and dedication to the hobby. Thanks for being there for all of us!
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