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Post by spex84 on Sept 14, 2015 17:30:19 GMT -5
As far as I know...an 1930-31 "A" body will sit flush on '32 rails with just a bit of "padding' between the body and rails (some builders use a strip of wood). A '29 body generally requires that the '32 frame be pinched at the cowl to match the body.
As far as models go, the old 1/24 Monogram '30 Ford overhangs the Revell deuce rails on either side because of the scale discrepancy, so in order to achieve 100% accuracy, the frame would have to be widened(among other mods).
I have not examined the new '29 kit yet, but I'd assume the '32 style frame in that kit has been pinched to fit a '29 body.
...or maybe not??? If the upcoming '30 coupe is meant to use the same frame. I'd have to defer to someone who has the kit in their hands.
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Post by rat23 on Sept 14, 2015 17:56:19 GMT -5
THANKS CHRIS, I HOPE THE NEW '30 COUPE HAS A ONE PIECE BODY.
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Post by aaronfurlotte on Sept 14, 2015 18:02:20 GMT -5
The '32 frame in the kit is pinched at the firewall and matches the contours of the body.
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Post by southpier on Sept 15, 2015 8:51:49 GMT -5
it's good there are some objective reviews coming around now. it was getting a little tedious to hear from only one builder who coincidently was a paid consultant to the project.
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Post by spex84 on Sept 15, 2015 11:55:04 GMT -5
Paid consultant? Who was that? The only guy I can think of is Tim Boyd, and I thought his appraisal of the kit was spot-on, and very much in line with what the 'traditional' crowd would say. But while he had a bit of an insider line, I don't think he was actually paid. Even if he was, I'd say he was the right guy for the job.
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Post by Johnny on Sept 15, 2015 16:47:15 GMT -5
Yeah, I too think Tim Boyd is the right guy to represent us traditional guys. If Revell would listen to the other lunatics over at MCM only God knows what could happen.
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Post by southpier on Sept 15, 2015 20:08:59 GMT -5
you mean the guys who build real hot rods for a living?
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Post by aaronfurlotte on Sept 15, 2015 20:18:48 GMT -5
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Post by robtrat on Sept 15, 2015 22:06:19 GMT -5
No Disappointment at all Aaron! this is truly traditional, a turn for the better!
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Post by spex84 on Sept 15, 2015 23:19:55 GMT -5
That'll do fine! I don't recognize that rear leaf spring (the spring hangars in particular). What's it from?
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Post by Johnny on Sept 16, 2015 6:05:27 GMT -5
That is looking terrific Aaron, keep it coming!
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Post by aaronfurlotte on Sept 16, 2015 8:15:21 GMT -5
Rear cross member is of AMT '29 origin, the spring is from the Roth Outlaw.
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Post by spex84 on Sept 16, 2015 12:23:33 GMT -5
Aha, cool, thanks. I actually have the Outlaw, but forgot about the buggy spring...was saving it for a trad build.
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Post by Dennis on Sept 18, 2015 21:17:29 GMT -5
Fantastic start to the new Revell roadster! The rear axle and suspension mods are gonna pay off big time.
I also like that you're doing a hiboy with the A frame. Where have I seen that before???
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Post by khart on Sept 19, 2015 9:15:37 GMT -5
Yeah, I too think Tim Boyd is the right guy to represent us traditional guys. If Revell would listen to the other lunatics over at MCM only God knows what could happen. Tim has has been very up front about his role in the development of the kit, which I'm pretty sure was limited to building a first-round test shot. I don't think he was paid anything for doing so; I would be very surprised if he was.
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