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Post by timj on Dec 17, 2015 20:10:46 GMT -5
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Post by randfink on Dec 18, 2015 1:32:05 GMT -5
I'd say #1 and #3 are good, but not real sure about #2.
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Post by EchoBravoSierra on Dec 18, 2015 10:41:20 GMT -5
I agree. #2 gives me a monochrome 80s/90s street rod vibe.
I really like the Vette.
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Post by dodgefever on Dec 18, 2015 13:51:08 GMT -5
I concur.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2015 9:21:45 GMT -5
I agree with the above. Yes on the Deuce & 'Vette, no the "modern" '34.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2015 10:31:02 GMT -5
I'm still learning, so it's the Hot Rod satin black finish on the '34 that up dates it? Anything else?
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Post by jbailey on Dec 19, 2015 10:40:24 GMT -5
I'm still learning, so it's the Hot Rod satin black finish on the '34 that up dates it? Anything else? I would say more tire/wheels than the paint that make it look like a billet 80/90's rod.
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Post by junkyardjeff on Dec 19, 2015 10:41:20 GMT -5
I think with a change of wheels it would be ok,I built one in flat black but with steel rims and bottle caps and it had the 50s look.
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Post by dodgefever on Dec 19, 2015 11:19:02 GMT -5
Not the wheels IMO, it's mainly the smooth running boards and hood sides, along with the body coloured grille shell. If you want to get picky, lack of door hinges and handles as well. Smoothed bodywork (other than filling tops and cowl vents) and monochrome paint puts it in street rod territory.
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Post by Bernard Kron on Dec 19, 2015 12:51:17 GMT -5
The thing about the '34 is that it's the Snap Kit build without modification and thus reflects the look that Revell captured at the time of its release. Kits tend to do that, so that when we stick close to them we tend to build the period they were designed/released/revised by the manufacturer. If you build a Revell Deuce highboy OOB you get what they eventually called it - a Goodguys roadster, straight out of the early 90's, complete with fat front tires, air conditioning and cassette player in the dash. If you build an AMT Roadster as the hot rod option out of the box, it may be a bit funky by modern standards, but it accurately captures the vibe of a late 50's-early 60's channeled roadster, which is probably why here at TRaK many of us find those homely kits so charming. 25 years on perhaps we should consider the Revell Goodguys Deuce quaint and charming...
Part of the fun of trying to stick within the TRaK guidelines not just to the letter (period parts, details, etc.) but to the spirit involves exploring/enhancing/overcoming the DNA of the kits we work with. IMHO all 3 of these builds are within range of TRaKable. The Revellogram 1/24th scale Deuce is a 60's era kit to begin with so sticking close gets you there. The 'Vette is classic and tasty. The limitations of a Snap Kit force you into the look and feel of the Monogram '34. Getting beyond it takes a whole lot of modification. All these kits make great introductions to the whole challenge.
Welcome to TRaK, Tim!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2015 14:15:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys! That really does help me allot to better understand the differences why a build can be judged as within the guide lines.
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Post by timj on Dec 21, 2015 19:31:31 GMT -5
I'm still learning about traditional rods and kustoms too so thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated. Good to know that two of them are TraKable.
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Post by afx on Dec 22, 2015 12:19:30 GMT -5
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