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Post by Mr. Metallic on Apr 11, 2022 8:14:12 GMT -5
"Simple" That was the idea behind this build when I started it, and I was able to hold true to that sentiment through to completion. The idea was to take a pretty great kit, Revell's new-ish Model A kits, and perform some moderate changes to make it a more traditional rod with parts that were pretty readily available and techniques that just about any modeler could perform if they put their mind to it. So I present to you, the Simple 30 Ford 5 window Here's a quick rundown of the parts I used. For a complete step by step description of how I built it follow the link below. Body- Altered States chopped top and Archer louvers applied to trunk Paint- Testors Dark Cherry Pearl lacquer. Tamiya Racing White and Champagne metallic rear wheels and tires- Monogram 41 Lincoln (wheels are Lincoln outer rims with Revell 40 ford inners) front wheels and tires- Revell 40 Ford Standard coupe Hubcaps- AMT 56 Ford grill/radiator- Monogram 29 Ford pickup rear axle- Monogram 30 Ford Woody steering wheel- R/M 50 Ford pickup Intake setup- Revell Tweedy Pie intake, kit carbs, Maple Leaf Model Works carb scoops Valve Covers- AMT 55 Chevy pickup Just about everything else was sourced/modified from the Revell 30 Ford coupe kit Here it is with the 30 Coupe I built from the original issue of this kit 5 years ago Simple 30 Build
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Apr 11, 2022 10:02:33 GMT -5
Wonderful work Craig.
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Post by lo51merc on Apr 11, 2022 18:05:31 GMT -5
Yes sir ree, looks neat to mee. But heck yeah it really looks traditional. Nice work. Gary
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Post by sharp on Apr 16, 2022 21:28:30 GMT -5
I love the look of those traditional rods. Very nice work.
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Post by 41chevy on Apr 17, 2022 10:31:01 GMT -5
Screams late 50's. Perfect! Paul
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Post by spex84 on Apr 23, 2022 0:15:27 GMT -5
I like this project so much!! The color, stance, details...so lean, mean, and clean. The ivory-painted valve covers are a treat. I tend to think of the Cal Custom carb scoops as a 60s thing, but I really like them on this late 50s-style car. It feels like a perfect neo-traditional cherry-picked combination of all the coolest stuff for a cohesive effect.
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Post by skip on Apr 24, 2022 9:36:16 GMT -5
Craig, What a beauty! Everything just comes together like it was planned from the start! LoL! Must be Mattel, because it sure is swell!
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Post by louvee8 on Apr 27, 2022 19:50:55 GMT -5
Great looking trad. hotrod. You nailed the stance and the look.
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