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Post by Bernard Kron on May 15, 2020 14:23:11 GMT -5
Thanks again, everyone! This will be an extremely brief update, just about the grill placement and windshield selection. Sometimes the simplest solution is the most appropriate. After spending time at the bench fiddling with various combinations of AMT and Revellogram ’29 Ford windshields and dashboard combinations, chopped and unchopped, the one solution I hadn’t tried was the windshield in the Revell roadster kit just as it came in the box. It’s a really nice part, a finely detailed and thin piece of kit chrome with a nice rearward angle cast into it. Finally I succumbed to the obvious and tried it unmodified with only a coating of Vallejo black wash to knock back the kit-chrome look. Bingo! The simple, classic hot rod look that was the whole point of this project. The grill shell mounting is exact;y as it will be in the completed model. Interestingly, adding just an .020 strip of styrene to the bottom of the cut down Revell Deuce radiator I’m using is what I needed to dial it in. I’m always surprised at the differences these seemingly tiny adjustments can make when working in scale. There are no major items left on my list except the biggy: whether to finish this up as the ultra-simple “as-found” period hot rod pretty much as you see it here, or to add some detail “The Race of Gentlemen” styled touches such as period decals and racing numbers. The process of finally assembly will no doubt decide it for me. Thanx for lookin’, B.
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Post by Dennis on May 15, 2020 14:53:19 GMT -5
Not every roadster needs a heavily chopped windshield and this is a great example of a taller one working really good. Now you need one of Ed’s ‘29 roadster tops that I mastered as a drop-on for this kit.
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 17, 2020 12:05:05 GMT -5
Not every roadster needs a heavily chopped windshield and this is a great example of a taller one working really good. Now you need one of Ed’s ‘29 roadster tops that I mastered as a drop-on for this kit. Thanks Dennis. Here you go...
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Post by Jared on May 17, 2020 12:11:12 GMT -5
This looks great! Well done!!
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 19, 2020 19:09:58 GMT -5
Thanks Jared. I have the luxury of two windshields to work from. So what do you guys think? Chop or no chop? Thanx in advance for the input, B.
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Post by Duane on May 19, 2020 20:50:44 GMT -5
B. the un-chopped windshield goes with the look, that your '29 has ! as for the paint, and doo dahs, everything has the perfect look to it ! another reason, that i like this build, is that it looks like a high school kid's build, because of it's simplicity ! the paint is the perfect touch, it gives your '29, the look of a street rod, a hot rod, and anything else, the owner could have had in his/her mind !
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Post by Jared on May 20, 2020 1:52:50 GMT -5
Dang, that’s a hell of a decision! They both look awesome. I would say the non chop has the high school kid/first hot rod theme going on. As mentioned. Tells a story if you will.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on May 20, 2020 6:35:22 GMT -5
Honestly, I'm thinking non-chopped for this one
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Post by randfink on May 20, 2020 8:14:37 GMT -5
My choice would always be for chopped, but in this case, I think unchopped fits best with the whole concept. Lovin' this build!
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Post by lo51merc on May 20, 2020 9:09:35 GMT -5
Unchopped fer sure!
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Post by spex84 on May 20, 2020 17:17:01 GMT -5
That's a tough one! A: the up-top is sweet. It would be nice to be able to display it with that top in place B: the chop looks so good and suits the OHV Olds. Personally, I'd go with chopped, but it ain't my call!
RE: TROG lettering etc, I'd keep it clean, just as a survivor-style hot rod, rather than dolling it up with decals.
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Post by Bernard Kron on May 20, 2020 20:50:50 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! The votes were virtually unanimous. Stock height it is. Now I have a pre-chopped windshield for a future project. This project is now complete except I forgot to install the door handles. I’ll do that before I do the formal “beauty shots”. The summary of some final details shown below isn’t as sharp and clear as I’d like because I improvised some bench shots without a tripod. My usual photo setup wasn’t available today. I’ll include some sharper detail pics tomorrow. In the meantime thanks to all who followed along. Thanx for lookin’, B.
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Post by jeff on May 20, 2020 22:19:46 GMT -5
In my opinion (not worth much) it has more character with the unchopped windshield, I need to remember how much I like that look.
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Post by superflekmoonbird on Jan 27, 2021 18:43:08 GMT -5
I really like this. I'll be looking for that paint.
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Post by superflekmoonbird on Feb 11, 2021 18:45:41 GMT -5
Found it.....not available at the local Advance Auto....but Pep Boys had it.
Years ago I had an old Revell '32 High Boy flathead that I was doing as an early post WW II hot rod and set aside for a parts search - this would be perfect for it.
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