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Post by Bernard Kron on Jan 21, 2023 21:33:21 GMT -5
Thanks so much to you all for the kind and gracious words! I’ve completed the chassis, including the exhaust system, suspension and steering. In keeping with the vintage A-V8 theme I’ve used lever shocks (often mistakenly called friction shocks – they’re actually hydraulic) courtesy of Replicas and Miniatures Co. of Maryland. Most of the parts used for the steering were adapted from the AMT ’29 Foord roadster kit. The exhaust system is fabricated from butyl coated wire and mufflers from the Revell ’40 Ford kits. The wheels have been glued into place. At this point the stance is locked in. The pictures below constitute a final stance check. With a fairly aggressive Z at the rear and a 4” drop on the front axle the car is a kind of low highboy. I’ve always liked that look. The smaller body of the Model A when compared to the ’32 ford, combined the depth and shape of the Deuce rails and the low stance create an aggressive race car look that’s hard to beat. I’m at the point of final assembly with only minor details left like door handles and taillights. I should have this done in the next several days. Thanx for lookin’, B.
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Post by ckourouklis on Jan 22, 2023 2:57:53 GMT -5
**scribbling notes**
LOVE.
IT.
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Post by falconwagon on Jan 22, 2023 8:35:14 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by Bernard Kron on Jan 24, 2023 19:56:09 GMT -5
Thanx guys! The TROG Flabob Drags Sta-Lube Special is now done! Below are a couple of photos showing the final details. I’ll post final presentation pictures on the Freakin' Shelf tomorrow. Thanx to all who followed along, B.
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Post by sharp on Jan 24, 2023 20:40:30 GMT -5
Nice work on the patina!
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Post by 41chevy on Jan 25, 2023 12:52:29 GMT -5
Thanx guys! The TROG Flabob Drags Sta-Lube Special is now done! Below are a couple of photos showing the final details. I’ll post final presentation pictures on the Freakin' Shelf tomorrow. Thanx to all who followed along, B.
Perfect look and stance. The wheels make is eye catching (IMO). The best subtle touch is the rust/wear on the front spreader bar, a part nobody ever weathers! Fits not only TROG but the Pine Tree Jamboree all flathead1/8 mile drags and the Jalopy Hill Climb in Maine. Excellent build!
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Post by ckourouklis on Jan 25, 2023 16:50:40 GMT -5
Yepperz!
Love how this came out. Givin' me a little flathead jones...
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Post by Bernard Kron on Jan 25, 2023 17:26:51 GMT -5
Thanks to you both. I'm just posting the final pics On The Freakin' Shelf right now!
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Post by Bernard Kron on Feb 8, 2023 13:25:55 GMT -5
looks great , like Chuck said nice patina! I just want to say that you have always been a great contributor to this forum and I for one am glad you have stuck around and always shared so much insight to your projects. It's also very nice to have you as you are active in most everyone's threads , you are a real one. Thanks Bernard! Keep up the good work! Thanks for the very kind words. The recent member email you sent out to us all confirmed what I hoped: that your guiding presence was indeed once again among us. TRaK was a critical element when first took up car modeling as an adult back in 2008. The unique combination of camaraderie and competitiveness made absorbing all the modeling lore and techniques I has missed easy and fun. There's nothing else like it. I look forward to the changes to come.
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