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Post by Mr. Metallic on May 15, 2020 12:00:00 GMT -5
Ok, after a couple days messing around with things on my new bench, here's the first real project. I've wanted to do a build based on this box art for quite some time. At first I was planning to base it on modern tooled parts, to get the flavor of what was going on but with more accurate parts. I broke out a virgin Revell 32 5W and started whacking on the frame. Gave it a nice Z front and rear. Then I started looking for wheels and tires. That's when I started looking at the art more closely and realized something. If you look carefully at the engine, the valve covers appear quite vertical, like a Nailhead. I know that box art can be an artists interpretation of the subject matter, but it got my wheels turning. What if instead I did a build with all vintage tooled parts. It will still fit my "Twisted Box Art" series, and allows me to build a pretty straight forward build for my first project in 4 months. And, we're off... Here's the parts I started with. I grabbed a frame from the AMT 32 Phaeton because it doesn't have the exhaust and rear molded in. Then I grabbed the suspensions and wheels from the AMT 34 Ford pickup. To make the front Z easier, and to extend the frame slightly to make room from the slightly larger Nailhead, I cut the front section of the 5W frame and grafted it on to the phaeton frame. I have the most recent issue of the AMT 5W to base this build on from RC2 (can't believe Round2 hasn't given this or the roadster the retro treatment.) Thankfully my good buddy Randy is giving me an original issue body to use on this. I made a recessed firewall out of a simple piece of sheet plastic, which also sets the height of the channel over the frame. And here is the first mockup. I think I nailed the stance. Debating the wheel choice, might go with 3rd issue AMT roadster wires because I like the shape better, but they don't have the annoying ejector pin marks on the outer rim face like the first two issues do. And I'll be swapping the blackwalls out for some pinner whites. The Nailhead is from the AMT 40 coupe/sedan delivery. I need to figure out a 6 carb intake for it.
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Post by spex84 on May 15, 2020 15:52:13 GMT -5
Sweet! I dig this idea so far I didn't realize the AMT '32 phaeton's frame was so much better, that's something to remember.
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Post by modelcrazed on May 15, 2020 16:10:49 GMT -5
Craig a nailhead Buick 6x2 setup would be a log style intake. check the AMT 32 Pheaton or AMT 36 Ford kits.
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Post by modelcrazed on May 15, 2020 16:11:58 GMT -5
forgot the AMT Vicky kit too.
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Post by krassandbernie on May 17, 2020 21:02:31 GMT -5
Can you believe this guy?! He gets a couple nice chopped '32 Ford 5 window coupe resin bodies not too far back; and then just a week or two ago he gets some fine looking chopped '32 Ford 3 window coupe resin bodies in the mail. What's the first thing he grabs to build after getting his work bench set up.......the old out of date AMT '32 Ford coupe kit! LOL!
Your box art build is coming along quite nicely Craig! Think you will be able to bang it out in short order to get back into the 'swing of things'?!
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Post by skip on May 17, 2020 23:20:21 GMT -5
OH come now Ed those were the “State of the Art” Deuce Coupe at one time, hard to believe you pick them apart like you do,,, At least you don’t have to backdate the rear suspension, stinking coil overs!! Don’t mind Ed, he sounds like he had another bout of banging his head bone against the wall again, keep, trying to tell him pick a softer wall but he insists on concrete... LoL!
Craig, looks great, those old kits still have some life in them yet, it’s just a little harder to bring them there at times but when they are I think they’re well worth it. I like what you’ve got goIng and will keep watching as long as you’re posting!
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Post by krassandbernie on May 18, 2020 0:09:19 GMT -5
OH come now Ed those were the “State of the Art” Deuce Coupe at one time, hard to believe you pick them apart like you do,,, At least you don’t have to backdate the rear suspension, stinking coil overs!! Don’t mind Ed, he sounds like he had another bout of banging his head bone against the wall again, keep, trying to tell him pick a softer wall but he insists on concrete... LoL! Craig, looks great, those old kits still have some life in them yet, it’s just a little harder to bring them there at times but when they are I think they’re well worth it. I like what you’ve got goIng and will keep watching as long as you’re posting! I never said they couldn't be turned into something cool! LOL! Here's another swell project that I don't believe we've seen finished............guess the forum member! LOL!
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Post by skip on May 18, 2020 7:44:17 GMT -5
Well Ed, if it's yours, just one question. "Where's the radiator core support rod, radiator's gonna hit the fan!" Seriously, if you did that one I like it, sweet, understated '50's vibe! How did you get that glass to look so clear? LoL!
You aughta know by now, "Just Ribbin' Ya, Buddy!" No you didn't exactly say the AMT Deuce's weren't "State of the Art" modeling material either. It's pretty much like starting with an untouched full sized Deuce Vs. redoing a Hot Rod Deuce. Both will make a nice Hot Rod you just have to do a little more work with them to get the same type of results.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on May 18, 2020 8:33:50 GMT -5
Can you believe this guy?! He gets a couple nice chopped '32 Ford 5 window coupe resin bodies not too far back; and then just a week or two ago he gets some fine looking chopped '32 Ford 3 window coupe resin bodies in the mail. What's the first thing he grabs to build after getting his work bench set up.......the old out of date AMT '32 Ford coupe kit! LOL! Your box art build is coming along quite nicely Craig! Think you will be able to bang it out in short order to get back into the 'swing of things'?! As a was prepping this post I gave myself 2-1 odds that you would have something to say about me not starting a project with one of your awesome new resin bodies yet. Should have taken my own bet Just trying to get back in the swing of things. Plus, all my stuff isn't unpacked yet in the new hobby space. I know you're just giving me a hard time, it's all good
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Post by chepp on May 18, 2020 9:03:12 GMT -5
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Post by krassandbernie on May 18, 2020 13:42:31 GMT -5
Can you believe this guy?! He gets a couple nice chopped '32 Ford 5 window coupe resin bodies not too far back; and then just a week or two ago he gets some fine looking chopped '32 Ford 3 window coupe resin bodies in the mail. What's the first thing he grabs to build after getting his work bench set up.......the old out of date AMT '32 Ford coupe kit! LOL! Your box art build is coming along quite nicely Craig! Think you will be able to bang it out in short order to get back into the 'swing of things'?! As a was prepping this post I gave myself 2-1 odds that you would have something to say about me not starting a project with one of your awesome new resin bodies yet. Should have taken my own bet Just trying to get back in the swing of things. Plus, all my stuff isn't unpacked yet in the new hobby space. I know you're just giving me a hard time, it's all good Isn't it nice to know that the guy being a jerk is still just a friend! LOL!
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Post by Mr. Metallic on May 26, 2020 10:30:15 GMT -5
Nailhead! Got the nailhead parts gathered together from the 40 SD. Upon suggestions from a couple Facebook groups I robbed the log manifold from the AMT 36 to give me my 6 carb intake. Next up is making the exhaust match up with the box art. And here's another stance check. Switched out the 34 pickup wheels for the wires from an early issue 32 roadster. I reworked the 34 pickup brake to nest with the 32 hub. I also drilled a hole in the middle of the 32 hub and used longer metal axles to tie everything together.
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Post by Duane on May 26, 2020 20:36:25 GMT -5
you've got it nailed Craig; floorboard it !
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Post by Jared on May 26, 2020 22:39:16 GMT -5
I’m interested to see how this turns out. It has a great look. I’ve never been a fan of the kit supplied wire wheels. They never really look right to me. Not sure it’s the spoke thickness, even though that’s not right either. I think it’s the overall shape and diameter of them. They seem small and bulbous?
Either way, this is going to look sweet!
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Post by skip on May 27, 2020 7:23:02 GMT -5
I’m interested to see how this turns out. It has a great look. I’ve never been a fan of the kit supplied wire wheels. They never really look right to me. Not sure it’s the spoke thickness, even though that’s not right either. I think it’s the overall shape and diameter of them. They seem small and bulbous? Either way, this is going to look sweet! Jared, True except for when the builder either does one of two things with them. Thin all the spokes with a jewler's file and X'acto knife blade, especially where the spokes cross. Second, remove and replace each spoke one at a time with an appropriate thickness of piano wire. Both are a ton of work to do, but they pay big dividends visually!
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