|
|
Post by fletch on Jan 14, 2011 22:40:37 GMT -5
Just curious if this is considered as to modern looking for TRak. I am currently building this. The frame is bobbed on both ends, it is narrowed to the radiator width in the front. To the best of my knowledge there are no wires available that look like these in scale so I am using the Kelsey-Hayes wires from the Monogram '30 Woody.  Hosted on FotkiThanks Fletch |
|
|
|
Post by draggon on Jan 14, 2011 23:16:23 GMT -5
I think its a beautiful 32. The smooth hood sides and the o-ring front tires are a close call, but overall its got the look!
|
|
|
|
Post by fletch on Jan 14, 2011 23:25:56 GMT -5
As noted I don't know of any source for the Dayton type wires as illustrated here. So, here is what the tires and wheels look like that are being used on the build along with the body.  Hosted on Fotki My big concern is that the frame has been bobbed and narrowed. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2011 17:43:59 GMT -5
The frame work shouldn't be a problem for TRaKability. That was done quite a bit in our time period.  |
|
|
|
Post by Dennis on Jan 21, 2011 2:22:45 GMT -5
Dave,
I don't see one reason why the car in the picture isn't doable for TRaK. I would love to see you build it!
Bobbed frame horns front and rear? People have been cutting those things off for 60 years. Doane Spencer roadster aint got no horns...
|
|
|
|
Post by Koolkat on Jan 21, 2011 3:27:30 GMT -5
I agree
|
|
|
|
Post by Duane on Jan 21, 2011 15:42:09 GMT -5
got Kelsey-Hays rims Dave  ? |
|
|
|
Post by fletch on Jan 22, 2011 1:11:19 GMT -5
got Kelsey-Hays rims Dave ? Duane, the closest thing that I know of for the Kelsey-Hayes wires are those from the Monogram '30 Woody. They need some clean-up to look better, I think the wires from the '32 Sedan are not even close to what the Coupe needs. I'd love to build it with the Daytons, butdon't know of any source for them, so, TRaK it is. |
|
|
|
Post by mamaprez on Jan 22, 2011 8:56:57 GMT -5
Replicas & Miniatures has these. They are NOT cheap. I think (not 100% sure) they are $45.00 for the entire set, including the resin tires.  |
|
|
|
Post by robtrat on Jan 22, 2011 10:41:13 GMT -5
Hey Fletch, the wires from Monogram's Mercedes 300 SLR #722, look alot like the ones in the illustration above. They are nicely detailed 3 piece wheels, tho you'd probably need to narrow the fronts a bit and find the right caps, as the come with knock-offs. That's the car that Sterling Moss won the '55 Mille Miglia in. I picked one up for $5 at the NNL West swap a few years ago, good luck, looks like a really cool project!
|
|
|
|
Post by Duane on Jan 22, 2011 13:58:06 GMT -5
well, crap !!!!!
Dave, if i thought i
had a set of good
wires, they'd be yours !!!!!
nah, you're right Dave
the wires in the '32 Sedan
are nasty. if you can think
of other wires or rims that
might work, let me know.
i'll go through my stash and
see what i have, and again,
if i have something you can
use, they're yours !!!!!
|
|
?
