Rock an roll!!!!! Its time to get that kit out!

[pauline als diner]

not got much done on mine the last week:(

hoping to get some more done after the week end going to try spraying it

[surfmonkey]

new body and chassis all primered....going full fendered now in a late 50`s early 60`s stylee

[Fatguyz]

new body and chassis all primered....going full fendered now in a late 50`s early 60`s stylee

does this mean you need more wire;)

FG:cool:

[surfmonkey]

ha ha...no i`ve still got the wire to do the engine....haven`t decided what engine to use yet though...got a y-block from the t-bird kit somewhere also a small block chevy and a couple of flatties and a nailhead and a hemi....i`m all confused now

[Hot Rod Widow]

ha ha...no i`ve still got the wire to do the engine....haven`t decided what engine to use yet though...got a y-block from the t-bird kit somewhere also a small block chevy and a couple of flatties and a nailhead and a hemi....i`m all confused now


your confused what about poor me... I know Elmo has wires too because I cannot find my extension lead for the phone, but then why would I need a lead for a phone!!!

[Fatguyz]

but then why would I need a lead for a phone!!!

.............to take it for a walk [^]

FG:rolleyes:

[Hot Rod Widow]

.............to take it for a walk [^]

FG:rolleyes:


now who is being silly:rolleyes:
anyway back on topic .... anyone any more pictures to post, think this lot having problems with the words and just need pictures :D

[Fatguyz]

now who is being silly:rolleyes:
anyway back on topic .... anyone any more pictures to post, think this lot having problems with the words and just need pictures :D

chucked it all on the mantle tonight.....driving me mad.....ALCOHOL TIME:):D:p

FG:cool:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/10_15.jpg

[59pickupgal]

Wish my mantle piece looked like this....wouldn't mind dusting round that lot! ;)

I'm enjoying reading the progress, this is a truly great competition, can't wait for the finish! :D

[anglia-boy]

just got body to fit and little things to sort out

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/a.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/d.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/b.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/c.jpg

[Paul]

interior made and it fits up to the bubble top....engine now wont go in and the front of the body now touches the floor....gona have to section the body (OK i'll just cut the bottom off!)
and the scuttle area looks poo!

[Fatguyz]

interior made and it fits up to the bubble top....engine now wont go in and the front of the body now touches the floor....gona have to section the body (OK i'll just cut the bottom off!)
and the scuttle area looks poo!

sounds like you got a job on yer hands there:D....cant wait to see it:D

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

just got body to fit and little things to sort out

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/a.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/d.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/b.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/c.jpg

glad the axle was of use.........another cool looking model:D

FG:cool:

[anglia-boy]

glad the axle was of use.........another cool looking model:D

FG:cool:

axel was great thanks just what i needed lol:D

[pilgrim]

interior made and it fits up to the bubble top....engine now wont go in and the front of the body now touches the floor....gona have to section the body (OK i'll just cut the bottom off!)
and the scuttle area looks poo!

my engine doesn't fit either, or the body.:o

[pilgrim]

or the grill.

nice paint though.:rolleyes:

[Paul]

or the grill.

nice paint though.:rolleyes:

at least you have paint!!!

and my grill don't fit either.......prob gona have to fabricate one now!

[Fatguyz]

at least you have paint!!!

and my grill don't fit either.......prob gona have to fabricate one now!

is it the grill or the shell????....i have a couple of grill inserts going spare if needed

FG:cool:

[redline robbie]

heres the mock up of mine this picture is a couple weeks old and its almost nothing like this now. suspensions changed, it sits better and the copper paint is on the way, its got a willys dash bucket seats, roll bar, 58 chevy taillights, dropped i beam, it'll have an off white roof insert and firewall and wheel wells. the wheels and tyres will be the same. inspired by jeff becks copper three window. but exactly how id lilke it. it will run hood sides but no top to show off the blown small block.

[Fatguyz]

heres the mock up of mine this picture is a couple weeks old and its almost nothing like this now. suspensions changed, it sits better and the copper paint is on the way, its got a willys dash bucket seats, roll bar, 58 chevy taillights, dropped i beam, it'll have an off white roof insert and firewall and wheel wells. the wheels and tyres will be the same. inspired by jeff becks copper three window. but exactly how id lilke it. it will run hood sides but no top to show off the blown small block.

another sweet looking model..............more pics anyone???

FG:cool:

[pauline als diner]

loving the pics have got my other kit now so building two now

[Drakie]

looks like everyone is having loads of fun with this! i better crack on with mine wont look very good if i miss my own deadline would it!!!!!:)

[scottie]

another sweet looking model..............more pics anyone???

FG:cool:


:eek::eek: i havnt started yet :eek::eek:

[plumpcars]

looks like everyone is having loads of fun with this! i better crack on with mine wont look very good if i miss my own deadline would it!!!!!:)

You and me both. I have trouble sitting for long due to my back, me eyes are ****e and without my glasses it's all a white blur, my hands are shaking like I've never known. All in all it's gonna turn out well then.....:o

[Drakie]

You and me both. I have trouble sitting for long due to my back, me eyes are *poo*e and without my glasses it's all a white blur, my hands are shaking like I've never known. All in all it's gonna turn out well then.....:o
im the same mate but it has nothing at all to do with my age :p :D

[Paul]

is it the grill or the shell????....i have a couple of grill inserts going spare if needed

FG:cool:

cheers for the offer but I'm gona have to section the one I have anyway....

[WB54]

cheers for the offer but I'm gona have to section the one I have anyway....

if its the insert, don't section it, it doesn't work, you see the join in the grille bars. strip the chrome, cut the required amount from the bottom, file the corners to fit the surround and replace the outer section with a thin strip of plasticard, glued in stages to follow the curve.

[crumble]

we need more progress pictures please builders. i love this thread.

[redline robbie]

some paint, lots more to go on but beginning to look like something a bit more like i wanted. cant wait to see them all when there done and its excellent so many are putting in so much effort and having fun.

[Fatguyz]

some paint, lots more to go on but beginning to look like something a bit more like i wanted. cant wait to see them all when there done and its excellent so many are putting in so much effort and having fun.

yeah....that does look cool...very nice colour

FG

[Flathead Elmo]

I decided to get my ass in gear this afternoon and although I was going to give it a rest today I found that I couldn't find anything on the box and was too nackered to go into the garage so thought I would get started on the diorama for the 32... Not wanting to waste the 5 window I had and having raped most of the parts from the kit, I decided to do a roadside wreck as a companion piece for the 3 window... here you go and be gentle, its not finished yet.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama1.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama2.jpg

[sk8erdave]

nice.

[jsf55]

I decided to get my ass in gear this afternoon and although I was going to give it a rest today I found that I couldn't find anything on the box and was too nackered to go into the garage so thought I would get started on the diorama for the 32... Not wanting to waste the 5 window I had and having raped most of the parts from the kit, I decided to do a roadside wreck as a companion piece for the 3 window... here you go and be gentle, its not finished yet.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama1.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama2.jpg
Nice ? ferkin awrsome :D

[pilgrim]

I'll let you have a sneak. The level is so high on here, I aint gonna shock anyone!:o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32.jpg

[Paul]

I'll let you have a sneak. The level is so high on here, I aint gonna shock anyone!:o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32.jpg

nice chop!

[Hot Rod Widow]

They are all good, keep them coming, they nice to see on a cold horrid evening .....

[Flathead Elmo]

Hey Pilgrim

Stop putting yourself down there bud...the chop is great and it has that " I wana be a hotwheels when I grow up " feel about it...Love it!! Even in Black and White I can see the metalic look of the paint... looks like flake...mmmmmm flake....

I like the direction your going so you just keep going in that direction...

[Paul]

tonight it put the carbs on, made the wheels up....chrome steels and pie crusts on the back, put the front wheels and brakes on the axle...and sectioned the body....and I have a grill shell for it...very slim and very not 32 at all!!!...a pic may follow of the mock up if I can down load the pic!

[rem]

Elmo, that looks just like my back garden...just wish there was a rusty '32 in mine too!

[pilgrim]

Hey Pilgrim

Stop putting yourself down there bud...the chop is great and it has that " I wana be a hotwheels when I grow up " feel about it..


Im more than chuffed with the chop! Ive never done it before either!:eek::D:D. Cheers guys!

[Fatguyz]

I'll let you have a sneak. The level is so high on here, I aint gonna shock anyone!:o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32.jpg

thats just so spot on that is:D...even in BW the paint looks good.......im on the second rub down and gonna use a different paint manufacturer:(....a snowy day of model making methinks:D

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

cheers FG, Im made up with this!
I had originally gone for bobbed fenders, but I couldnt get it as low as I wanted with them on. (I fitted them first). Theyve gone now, never to return.:rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/BOBS.jpg

The hood cover isnt being used anymore either, as Ive had to pull the rear axle and body back - so its a bit short!
I really have learnt LOADS with this build, ive never 'cut' one before, but im loving it!:D:D:D:D:D

(It is a lovely chop isnt it?) :)

[Fatguyz]

cheers FG, Im made up with this!
I had originally gone for bobbed fenders, but I couldnt get it as low as I wanted with them on. (I fitted them first). Theyve gone now, never to return.:rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/BOBS.jpg

The hood cover isnt being used anymore either, as Ive had to pull the rear axle and body back - so its a bit short!
I really have learnt LOADS with this build, ive never 'cut' one before, but im loving it!:D:D:D:D:D

(It is a lovely chop isnt it?) :)

IMO its better without the fenders :rolleyes: .......i've done no cutting on mine as such (5 to 3 window conversion) and chopping the grill shell but the roof insert may get some attention......let it snow let it snow let it snow:eek:

............tis snow has been making me think of an absolute mad idea for a 3 window model...........blown big block.....half track rear and ski's for the front:D:D:D

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

............tis snow has been making me think of an absolute mad idea for a 3 window model...........blown big block.....half track rear and ski's for the front:D:D:D

FG:cool:
I need something like that to get out to the dentist today :D

[Strange Mark]

Theres some nice cars being done out there. Where,s all the others hiding ? Pic of mine so far on the way, paint needs a good polishing though.
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/41652/2720159270099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2720159270099641316akqlUi)

[Doug]

Still waiting for mine from Nited Steets of Mureka since mid December. Presumably been sent the long way round :confused:

[Drakie]

Theres some nice cars being done out there. Where,s all the others hiding ? Pic of mine so far on the way, paint needs a good polishing though.
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/41652/2720159270099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2720159270099641316akqlUi)
I think alot are hiding away for the big unvailing in march..... like mine :D very nice build by the way there is some amazing kits coming on show here!

[Flathead Elmo]

Well I decided to make some good out of a bad day and got a little more done on the model front... As I didnt have the wire I needed to finish of the car, I decided to do the hinges on the doors and trunk...after a lot of thinking and lots of bent up brass wire I finally managed to suss it and have managed to take step by step photos on how to do it...so if anyone is interested on how to hinge doors on a model kit then let me know and I will put it together and send it to you... I will post a couple of pics soon.

I did however work on a few items to compliment the kit... I can see myself going blind by the end of this damn build...

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Hingestepbystep038.jpg

and to put it into perspective....


http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Hingestepbystep037.jpg

[anglia-boy]

i am hooked on model building now:rolleyes:

building another 32 and a 33 willys gasser :D

[Fatguyz]

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Hingestepbystep038.jpg

and to put it into perspective....


http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Hingestepbystep037.jpg

Elmo....that is the biggest goddamn 1p piece i ever did see....musta taken you ages:o

.................today i are mostly been doing nothing on models:mad:

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

anyone still need a kit???
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REVELL-32-FORD-3-WINDOW-COUPE-STREET-ROD-1-25-SCALE-NEW_W0QQitemZ200300508767QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toy sGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN?hash=item20030050876 7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[anglia-boy]

http://usera.ImageCave.com/anglia-boy/02022009786.jpg

going more rat rod with this one :rolleyes:

still dont no what engine to put in :(

[Drakie]

;)lookin good ethan mate

[Paul]

engine in the frame, interior done, rear axle in...managed to break the front beam in half...but it looks OK again now....should be able to get the frame done (4 bar, rear radius rods shox etc) PDQ then it's on to the body mods....looking at a rear body extension with read grill to go with the bubble top and have been looking at some sort of rear fins as well....but that may be just too much......the frame and axle are silver, engine and trans, in silver flake...any suggestions for the body colour...I have an idea but not letting it go just yet as i'm not sure

a pic from earlier (before todays work!!)
http://usera.ImageCave.com/paulatxntric/MyArt/resized_DSC00106.jpg

[Fatguyz]

engine in the frame, interior done, rear axle in...managed to break the front beam in half...but it looks OK again now....should be able to get the frame done (4 bar, rear radius rods shox etc) PDQ then it's on to the body mods....looking at a rear body extension with read grill to go with the bubble top and have been looking at some sort of rear fins as well....but that may be just too much......the frame and axle are silver, engine and trans, in silver flake...any suggestions for the body colour...I have an idea but not letting it go just yet as i'm not sure

a pic from earlier (before todays work!!)
http://usera.ImageCave.com/paulatxntric/MyArt/resized_DSC00106.jpg


oooo......thats gonna look superb....liking very much:cool:

FG:D

[pauline als diner]

loving the pics

not got much done on mine been try to find a light switch for my victor

[pilgrim]

Love the bubble top Paul!

Got any bigger pics?:rolleyes:

[Paul]

tried to install the body........does it fit now the engine is in....and set back as far as it needs to fit the headers......of cause it dont!!!......so have cut out the firewall and had to cut out the scuttle as far back as the rear of the vent!!! and had to raise the wheel wells right up to the swage line!!!!


glad you like it fatguys

[Paul]

just a quick pic of tonight's progress...the motor has been taken out again so is just placed in, in the pic,

http://usera.ImageCave.com/paulatxntric/MyArt/resized_DSC00121.jpg

[jsf55]

The hand from the Adams family .... it's in the bottom of your picture :eek:

[35coupe]

very nice sunshine, looking like its gonna be 'beatnik bandit III'

[Paul]

The hand from the Adams family .... it's in the bottom of your picture :eek:

how do you think all the little fiddly bits get stuck on!!!

[Paul]

very nice sunshine, looking like its gonna be 'beatnik bandit III'

well at least it's not bum bandit 1!!

[Glyn]

Is it too late to enter? Got the kit on it's way and a very short deadline but you guys have inspired me to give it a shot.

[plumpcars]

Is it too late to enter? Got the kit on it's way and a very short deadline but you guys have inspired me to give it a shot.

Please do....the more the merrier. I've only just started mine as life has been in the way lately so you're ok for time. 5wks ish to go.

[Glyn]

Cheers Steve. Better get cracking then!

[Drakie]

Cheers Steve. Better get cracking then!
welcome into one of the most friendly and fun build offs! i will add your name to the list later mate so.....
get building!!!!!! :D
ps, ive only just started building mine so dont worry :D

[plumpcars]

At Last...a good day today and got something done.
So far we have: Chop, channel, Pontiac, blower, Dana. In no particular order! There will be some photos at some stage but a long way to go yet.
My daughter wants to know if I'm adding 'plastic car modelling' to my intro when I join 'Match.com'. She reckons that'll bring the ladies in......:o:)

[Drakie]

My daughter wants to know if I'm adding 'plastic car modelling' to my intro when I join 'Match.com'. She reckons that'll bring the ladies in......:o:)
HotRods & Music & The Car & The Life Style Steve you got it made on there mate go for it !
I will give you a call tomorrow night steve if thats ok

[crumble]

what a great thread. keep at it rodders you are doing some great work their.

[Fatguyz]

im just sat now for the first time in a few days and im making the seat mounts.....im gonna start gluing the engine back together again later and then it'll need a bit of paint......totally lost he plot earlier with one thing and another and through it across the room......yep......whata westwood i am[B)]...........got some enthusiasm back i feel and got the raw material for the diarhama (spelling lol).........two sheets of wd sandpaper, one tin of flat white paint, 7 plastic coffee stirrers nicked from a sports club last week (knew they would come in handy) and some off cuts from an old shower curtain and not forgetting the MDF off cut :eek:......theres some VERY cool stuff going on here with these models....cant wait to see em all together......happy gluing:D

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

I reckon I might even get finished tomorrow!

hmm...what next?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/29.jpg

[needa100e]

wow very nice, what kit is that?

[sk8erdave]

that looks like the revell 29 pick up 3 in 1.
Either in the rat rods series, or the good guys series, same kit, but different picture on the box lol

[pilgrim]

that looks like the revell 29 pick up 3 in 1.
Either in the rat rods series, or the good guys series, same kit, but different picture on the box lol

correctamundo! its the goodguys one, but that engine is from the 32. I knew Id find a use for it!

Now, where's me cutting tools?:D

[Fatguyz]

......well it finally all fits togeher......its been hacksawed, dremmeled, sanded, cut, formed, shaped, and then all the same again.........engine is back together afer its journey across the room :o but needs some touching up.......loads more detailing to do but the major components all fit where they should........not 100% happy but ive re-discovered a lot of things that i had forgotten about with making models......diarhama (spelling again) took the backseat tonight, full steam ahead with the models.....LET THE GLUING COMMENCE

FG:cool:


http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/finalfitup.jpg

[scottie]

well i finally got round to doing a bit with this

i already had a built kit so started with this

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/3w.jpg

now down to this

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/coupe.jpg

with a choice of these bits

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/parts.jpg

[plumpcars]

Repeat after me.... D I O R A M A :D:D;)

[Fatguyz]

well i finally got round to doing a bit with this

i already had a built kit so started with this

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/3w.jpg

now down to this

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/coupe.jpg

with a choice of these bits

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/parts.jpg

get going there Scottie :D.....that second pic looks like a DIORAMA :o of Langys workshop:rolleyes:

FG[B)]

[pilgrim]

Just bought one an F100 pickup with car trailer from ebay! Gonna look nice with a rod on the back!
The guy had three, there's one left.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/c4/af/622c_1_sbl.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=400001711320

and counting!:D

[Paul]

Just bought one an F100 pickup with car trailer from ebay! Gonna look nice with a rod on the back!
The guy had three, there's one left.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/c4/af/622c_1_sbl.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=400001711320

and counting!:D

so building a trailer queen then!!!LOL

[pilgrim]

Yes, I wanted something Mark and Melissa Gee would like.:eek:

[Flathead Elmo]

Just bought one an F100 pickup with car trailer from ebay! Gonna look nice with a rod on the back!
The guy had three, there's one left.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/c4/af/622c_1_sbl.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=400001711320

and counting!:D

No he doesnt.....*s*******

[pilgrim]

No he doesnt.....*s*******


I had noticed! I had it on watch, didnt think it would last!:D:D Elmo, lets not do a build off with this ok? you do yours, and ill do mine.:o:o:D

[Fatguyz]

....id have thought that any self respecting 32 ford racer would have a 32 to tow to the race car:o:p;):D

FG:cool:

[Flathead Elmo]

I had noticed! I had it on watch, didnt think it would last!:D:D Elmo, lets not do a build off with this ok? you do yours, and ill do mine.:o:o:D

I wouldn't do that to you bud.....

I have a few ideas and may have made other purchases....and jase...you never know, it may well be towed by a 32...you never know....lol

To be honest i have been bitten by the building bug and decided to get into it a bit more...my doctor said i cant build any more cars or I could end up having back surgery so I'm going to do little stuff instead...

[Hot Rod Widow]

I wouldn't do that to you bud.....

I have a few ideas and may have made other purchases....and jase...you never know, it may well be towed by a 32...you never know....lol

To be honest i have been bitten by the building bug and decided to get into it a bit more...my doctor said i cant build any more cars or I could end up having back surgery so I'm going to do little stuff instead...


hope you save some money for tableclothes......:D

[pilgrim]

hope you save some money for tableclothes......:D

*headshot*:D

[Drakie]

I have had that kit sat in my shelf since last august it was a birthday prezie off englishedsel but i not going to build it for a long time im keepin that one! one rare kit is that!

[Drakie]

hope you save some money for tableclothes......:D
is that a pack of 5 tableclothes for a prize for next years build off! jane for his birthday i well send him a pack just so he can keep building em! :D

[surfmonkey]

is it me or does the 32 kit look out of proportion....i scrubbed my idea for the flaked dragster and i`m buiding it as a full fendered trad stylee...i`ve been mucking about putting bits on and off and with it built to the instructions it just doesn`t look right....maybe its my crap modelling skills...

[plumpcars]

I remember the kit being 'reviewed' by a modelling mag and they said that the proportions were pretty good. Unlike some other '32 kits....

[WB54]

it's prob the best early 30's kit on the market in my view.

Made little progress on mine, have got the engine built up, wired and plumbed but got lots of painting to do, but the weathers too cold for paint at momment. To be honest I can't see me finishing on time.

[surfmonkey]

it's prob the best early 30's kit on the market in my view.

Made little progress on mine, have got the engine built up, wired and plumbed but got lots of painting to do, but the weathers too cold for paint at momment. To be honest I can't see me finishing on time.


then it must be my crap modelling skills then:eek:

[Hot Rod Widow]

it's prob the best early 30's kit on the market in my view.

Made little progress on mine, have got the engine built up, wired and plumbed but got lots of painting to do, but the weathers too cold for paint at momment. To be honest I can't see me finishing on time.


you are welcome to paint on my tablecloth other do ...

[Fatguyz]

been fiddling with the tow car today as the paint on the DIORAMA hasnt taken very well:confused:

tow car was all fine and dandy and then........the fan on the flatty was fouling the hood and the headers i've made dont fit.......*floop* the list is endless lol.......just made the floor pan so stick that together and then paint that then chuck the interior in :rolleyes:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/towcar32.jpg

.............got same odds and sods together for the trailer but have just realised i am missing some MAJOR components to finish it.........some wheels.........i got the rims but no suitable rubber lol

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/bothbutnotrailer.jpg

......think this weekend is gonna see a MAJOR push to get it all done......dont know how some of you guys have managed to get soooo much done...........any more prog pics anyone (well i'd hardly call mine progress :))

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

im getting there slowly most things are painted and ready to fit but still need to prime and spray the body and grill and i was going to do it in the kitchen in a box as its too cold outside but i ended up making a cake instead so the spraying will have to wait till me cake is done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nope i aint joking!!!!!!

[Paul]

[QUOTE=surfmonkey;182440]i scrubbed my idea for the flaked dragster QUOTE]

thats because dobie eat it!!

[surfmonkey]

[quote=surfmonkey;182440]i scrubbed my idea for the flaked dragster QUOTE]

thats because dobie eat it!!


hes actually eaten quite a lot of both bl00dy models....when the snow finally goes i reckon i`ll finnd most of them buried in the garden somewhere

[Brizey]

is it me or does the 32 kit look out of proportion.


I remember the kit being 'reviewed' by a modelling mag and they said that the proportions were pretty good. Unlike some other '32 kits....
I think it`s one of the best `32 rod kits out there, for detail and authenticity.
The variation of the kit we are all (well, most of us ... Jase:D) working on was actually voted best kit of the year by a lot of US model magazines, when issued in the `90s...

[Fatguyz]

I think it`s one of the best `32 rod kits out there, for detail and authenticity.
The variation of the kit we are all (well, most of us ... Jase:D) working on was actually voted best kit of the year by a lot of US model magazines, when issued in the `90s...

Bri.......i wasnt gonna get caught waiting....i bought what i could find:rolleyes:

FG[xx(]

[Drakie]

I think it`s one of the best `32 rod kits out there, for detail and authenticity.
The variation of the kit we are all (well, most of us ... Jase:D) working on was actually voted best kit of the year by a lot of US model magazines, when issued in the `90s...
I have done a few kits but this has to be the best kit i have done thats why i said lets do this one the lines are just right,
but anyway the name of the game is HAVE FUN!!! so thats what im doing! well when i been out to the shop and got myself a 6pack and put some rodding dvd's on!!! oh thats not doing my model is it????? :D im having a hotrod night tonight beer an movies very very loud movies :D think the first one will be hmmmmmmm the original gone in 60 seconds! love that film!

[pilgrim]

My fave kit ever too. Never took knife/dremel/saw to a kit before. I cant see me 'not' doing so in future. Im 'throwing' together a T at the moment too, one of the goodguys ones - all the chrome parts were really badly moulded, but with what ive learnt over the past few weeks, ive just chopped it to bits and rebuilt it. Its err a bit ratty.:o

[Brizey]

I have done a few kits but this has to be the best kit i have done thats why i said lets do this one the lines are just right
This kit is based on an actual rod, owned by Californian rodder Richard Hart, hence the accurate detail and dimensions. This kit was followed by the Dan Fink `Speedwagon` `32 woody phantom, and then a highboy roadster, all with the same excellent detail.
A year later Revell produced some fat fendered Ford cars, a `48 Convertible (with a nicely detailed hopped up flattie), a `48 Woody and then a `40 convertible. All with the same beautiful attention to detail and proportions as the `32 coupe.
All well worth seeking out if your into early bodied (as in pre `49 style) rod kits...

[pottsy]

I decided to get my ass in gear this afternoon and although I was going to give it a rest today I found that I couldn't find anything on the box and was too nackered to go into the garage so thought I would get started on the diorama for the 32... Not wanting to waste the 5 window I had and having raped most of the parts from the kit, I decided to do a roadside wreck as a companion piece for the 3 window... here you go and be gentle, its not finished yet.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama1.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Diorama2.jpg
Nice one Elmo! I found this fella's work on youtube about 6 months. Have you seen it before and what do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfFYbQptp_w

[Matt100e]

Finally getting somewhere with the model heres a couple of pics of how it stands at the moment, I went for a Lakes racer inspired chopped coupe

Heres the chassis as it stands mostly finished.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000946.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000947.jpg


And with the body and motor mocked up.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000953.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000956.jpg

Thats it for now!

[Drakie]

Finally getting somewhere with the model heres a couple of pics of how it stands at the moment, I went for a Lakes racer inspired chopped coupe

Heres the chassis as it stands mostly finished.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000946.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000947.jpg


And with the body and motor mocked up.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000953.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000956.jpg

Thats it for now!
looking very cool i must say!!!!!! i like, i like a lot!

[Drakie]

This kit is based on an actual rod, owned by Californian rodder Richard Hart, hence the accurate detail and dimensions. This kit was followed by the Dan Fink `Speedwagon` `32 woody phantom, and then a highboy roadster, all with the same excellent detail.
A year later Revell produced some fat fendered Ford cars, a `48 Convertible (with a nicely detailed hopped up flattie), a `48 Woody and then a `40 convertible. All with the same beautiful attention to detail and proportions as the `32 coupe.
All well worth seeking out if your into early bodied (as in pre `49 style) rod kits...
i love the pre 49 style if you ever find any kits for sale let me know mate i want em!

[surfmonkey]

This kit is based on an actual rod, owned by Californian rodder Richard Hart, hence the accurate detail and dimensions. This kit was followed by the Dan Fink `Speedwagon` `32 woody phantom, and then a highboy roadster, all with the same excellent detail.
A year later Revell produced some fat fendered Ford cars, a `48 Convertible (with a nicely detailed hopped up flattie), a `48 Woody and then a `40 convertible. All with the same beautiful attention to detail and proportions as the `32 coupe.
All well worth seeking out if your into early bodied (as in pre `49 style) rod kits...



i was looking at the box tonite...the one i had in front of me was the one with the gloss black example on the lid..i think if you look closely it has indi front suspension in the photo so nothing to do with the model... the thing that looks wrong to me is the length of the model...its too squat in my eyes.... i`ve lowered the suspension and given it the usual rake with big and littles but it still looks out of proportion.... i`ll take some pics and show you what i mean...but there again it could still be my crap modelling skills:eek::D

[Fatguyz]

Finally getting somewhere with the model heres a couple of pics of how it stands at the moment, I went for a Lakes racer inspired chopped coupe

Heres the chassis as it stands mostly finished.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000946.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000947.jpg


And with the body and motor mocked up.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000953.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/matt100e/Model%2032/P1000956.jpg

Thats it for now!

another cool model........nice one

FG:cool:

[Flathead Elmo]

I love that brown and cream combo with the slanted chop...top fella....The engine is great, where did you get that one from?

This thread has really fired me up and as I cant get under a real one anymore (long story) I can really be a table top rodder.... of course the discussion will now have to be Plastic or Resin.... instead of glass or steel.

Hey Pottsy...your right, I love it..there is another thread on here with more youtubes on it.... They are fantastic..obviously this guys life work and would have to be.... must be a few $1000 worth of kits shown and the time to do each one would be three times the time to build it out of the box... very impressed indeed.

[plumpcars]

Funny thing how we hit a mental barrier with a model in the same way as the real thing! I've got realistic this morning and realised how little time is left. I'm only capable of doing this in short bursts as I can't sit for too long so time to asses the future. I've realised that the drop beam and hand built hairpins is not going to happen so I'm gonna have to stick with the tube. That'll get the purists jumping but I have no choice now....it's gone in. One or two other details that I underestimated time wise so they will be left but the overall concept is working. I had all sorts in my head but the time combined with my lack of experience has brought me back down to earth!
Went to take some pics but the batteries are flat so hopefully in the week we will see some.:(

[jsf55]

Found a bit of time and managed to stick the interior together
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/42140/2401156920099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2401156920099641316sjTxrK)

[Drakie]

Found a bit of time and managed to stick the interior together
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/42140/2401156920099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2401156920099641316sjTxrK)
lookin good mate

[redline robbie]

a bit more done, got the week off work so gonna get it done before the weekend, still undecided if i should dismantle a bit and go with fenders? time will tell. good looking work all.

[surfmonkey]

right this is where i was

the wayout flake jobby

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/flake.jpg

didn`t like that so i went down the trad route...liking this much more

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/green.jpg

and here they are side by side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/together.jpg

still lot to do....steering, interior, grille etc

[plumpcars]

Decided I couldn't live with my front axle...just cut it all out. STRESS!!![:(!]:mad::eek:

[Drakie]

right this is where i was

the wayout flake jobby

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/flake.jpg

didn`t like that so i went down the trad route...liking this much more

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/green.jpg

and here they are side by side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/together.jpg

still lot to do....steering, interior, grille etc
is that a studybaker twin blown motor i see there?

[Drakie]

Decided I couldn't live with my front axle...just cut it all out. STRESS!!![:(!]:mad::eek:
Steve it will be fine mate! dont stress!

[surfmonkey]

it sure is

[Drakie]

that was one of the first kits i build, must admit it was one cool kit when finished!

[Strange Mark]

Got an interior shot for you if john can work his magic on here. Still learning this computer lark :confused:

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/2087/2516852810099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2516852810099641316MCqUiP) photo added by jsf55

[jsf55]

I'm having a bad day :( broke all the wires on the dissy gggrrrrr . :D

[sk8erdave]

now the snow can no longer be used for sledgeing, iv'e made some progress.
iv'e got the injectors on the manifiold, engine mounts on the chassis. the manifold isnt glued on yet though, as the bloxk needs fininshing (painting)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1008.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1009.jpg

[Von Dutch]

Some truly inspiring stuff on here.Progress with my lil' bit different engine choice.I reckon I'm running short of time on the whole build though,guess I'm not the only one! Hoping the pics come out ok cos if not I can't help thinking that the "competition" might be judged more on peoples ability to photograph these "damned" things than owt else!! I never actually thought my eyes were that bad but hell after this engine I'm not too sure.

[plumpcars]

Sweet! I tried to take some pics today but the flash bleached them out. Need to have some sun and try outdoors with no flash. Have reached the primer stage but worried seriously about time. Where did February go!!!:(

[jsf55]

Seeing as it's a bit quite ..... where is Jas?
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42098/2039164280099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2039164280099641316OAcuxE)

[pilgrim]

hey jsf, how did you do the check effect? Is it paper? Looks great.

[Strange Mark]

hey jsf, how did you do the check effect? Is it paper? Looks great.

I know ! Thanks for the leftovers john, done the top of the dash a treat :D

[Fatguyz]

Seeing as it's a bit quite ..... where is Jas?
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42098/2039164280099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2039164280099641316OAcuxE)

ey'up John.....another cool looking model....liking the firewall treatment........im losing the plot here at te moment with life, universe and everything.....and the interior of the 32........for some unknown reason at about 12.30 on Monday night i did this

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/latest1.jpg

....i still cannot work out why....i am confused:confused:

FG:eek:

[Von Dutch]

Looks like a lot of work in that body Jason!

[Fatguyz]

Looks like a lot of work in that body Jason!

Simon,

it took me years to get my body looking like it does:p

FG

[Drakie]

ey'up John.....another cool looking model....liking the firewall treatment........im losing the plot here at te moment with life, universe and everything.....and the interior of the 32........for some unknown reason at about 12.30 on Monday night i did this

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/latest1.jpg

....i still cannot work out why....i am confused:confused:

FG:eek:
this may sound stupid but get some orange or green colored plastic like filter stuff for camera's and use that for the roof i think that would look cool! you can use it for the windows too ;)

[Fatguyz]

this may sound stupid but get some orange or green colored plastic like filter stuff for camera's and use that for the roof i think that would look cool! you can use it for the windows too ;)

Drakie,

im already ahead of you on window tints ;) but didnt think about it for the roof :rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

Still not got the hang of photography but outdoors is better.
First primer coat. Bit of fettling to do then hopefully colour tomorrow.

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/32kit2.jpg

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/32kit.jpg

[Hot Rod Widow]

They all looking so good, and good luck to everyone, not long now !!

[surfmonkey]

finished mine last nite....now to try and make it look good in the photos

[Fatguyz]

finished mine last nite....now to try and make it look good in the photos

Tim....i hate you;)....you finished one:), didnt like it:mad:, have done another one:) THATS FINISHED:eek:, posted up some pics that you've drawn:D and had your other 5hit to contend with[xx(]......where do you fnd the time:confused:

emoticon overload [:D][:0)][}:)]

FG:cool:

[surfmonkey]

Tim....i hate you;)....you finished one:), didnt like it:mad:, have done another one:) THATS FINISHED:eek:, posted up some pics that you've drawn:D and had your other 5hit to contend with[xx(]......where do you fnd the time:confused:

emoticon overload [:D][:0)][}:)]

FG:cool:


i get my priorities right:D:D:D:D...its cause of the other 5hit that i`ve had the time....and cause its about to go into round 2 on that front i thought i`d better get it done....i`m still crap at model making though:eek:

[surfmonkey]

heres a sneak of my finished car.....took loads of pics then realised i really need to clean it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/sneak.jpg

[modernpics.co.uk]

would a tutorial on how to photograph model cars be of interest to people?

[Drakie]

would a tutorial on how to photograph model cars be of interest to people?
I think people would benefit from one, if you are willing to do one that would be great think a new Thread would be needed for it!
:rolleyes::)

[pilgrim]

That'll be a good idea.

Im hoping to have mine complete later...

probably.:o

will there be specific shots required or is that our choice?

[modernpics.co.uk]

ive got a week off so ill get something written up. No fancy kit just house hold items

[Dusty]

This looks very promising...I want to see more.




heres a sneak of my finished car.....took loads of pics then realised i really need to clean it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/sneak.jpg

[Fatguyz]

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/roof1.jpg

............so with the roof cut out for no apparent reason (still), i decided to change the seating arrangements......its now gonna be a central seating position with the gas pedal one side of the trans tunnel and the brake pedal on tuther..........this kinda doesnt fit in with the steering box attached to the LHS of the rails but who said it was about being politically correct:eek:..........the fact that in real life the firewall would have been set back so that the engine acutally fits in is neither here nor there........oh and the headers only JUST clearing the front wheels.....but who needs to turn corners when you run in a straight line:D

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

but who said it was about being politically correct:eek:..........

FG:cool:

good job, the plimsoll line on mine is waay out.;)

[Fatguyz]

good job, the plimsoll line on mine is waay out.;)

....and at the moment only 3 of the four tyres touch the ground lol........gotta a bit of rear end twist.....mind you...... torquey muthas these hemis :o

FG

[surfmonkey]

This looks very promising...I want to see more.


just realised i hadn`t put any door handles on there...and they appear to be missing:eek: cant find them anywhere[:-cry]

[Fatguyz]

...i've just found out that my 1:24 scale Don Garlitts (who is now all cut into bits) does not fit in my 1:24 scale seat:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.......was he a tad fatter in the 60s??????:rolleyes:

FG:eek:

[surfmonkey]

...i've just found out that my 1:24 scale Don Garlitts (who is now all cut into bits) does not fit in my 1:24 scale seat:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.......was he a tad fatter in the 60s??????:rolleyes:

FG:eek:


that must have been when he was big daddy...you need to find a model of him when was little daddy:D

[Fatguyz]

that must have been when he was big daddy...you need to find a model of him when was little daddy:D

lmao....very good tim....walked striaght into that one:D

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

FINISHED!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

Easy life!

[Fatguyz]

FINISHED!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

Easy life!

bollox:o.......well done that man:D.......now im pretty sure that the rulles stated that the first one finished was getting a beer in for all contestants at Billing:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::ro lleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

mines a pint....nice one:D

FG

[pilgrim]

errm, I think Elmo finished first. Im sure of it.
I'll have a Stella.:)

[jsf55]

Pint of custard for me :)
Glad too see someone's managed to finish one :D

[mike noble]

i love this thread, most laffs ive had in ages ! jase ya mad m8:D

[plumpcars]

Bought new can of paint today. Made sure it was warm. Shook vigorously and caught a CD rack in the process. Snapped the spray nozzle clean off leaving a piece in the can that just will not come out. Bugger. This model has been stress at every stage!
I did try briefly to get the piece out with full safety gear in place. As a young lad I did the same thing and ended up in hospital with a bright yellow face and eyes... ;):D:(

[pilgrim]

Bought new can of paint today. Made sure it was warm. Shook vigorously and caught a CD rack in the process. Snapped the spray nozzle clean off leaving a piece in the can that just will not come out. *back door*. This model has been stress at every stage!
I did try briefly to get the piece out with full safety gear in place. As a young lad I did the same thing and ended up in hospital with a bright yellow face and eyes... ;):D:(

lol,did I mention i'd finished?:p:p

[surfmonkey]

lol,did I mention i'd finished?:p:p



i finished 2:p:p:p:p:D:D:D

[Fatguyz]

i finished 2:p:p:p:p:D:D:D


graham...apologies.......Tim owes us all four cans........each:p.......and a bottle of a fruit based drink for this ladies that have entered:p

FG:cool:

[Paul]

not done owt for about a week.....not really much to do...Honest!!!!!

Tim do you need door handles??

[Drakie]

All i have to do is primer the body then spay it...... and fit everything else apart from the motor and pipes,,,, yea got loads of time to do that in the freezing cold with nowhere to spray and build websites for people!!!!!!!! but i will be finished and done when the finish line comes round!!!!!!!!
Congrats on finishing,
are you busy next week beer and food is all in PMSL

[pauline als diner]

FINISHED!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

Easy life!

:(not got anything done on mine latly must try finishing it next week have a couple od days when am not alound to do any thing but rest so hope to get it finished:eek:

[SmokeEm]

That's the week after next babe :p

[sk8erdave]

i need to paint the body then put it all together. i was going to detail with ht leads etc, but time and money havnt allowed for that.

[pilgrim]

Ive got mine photographed now too. The photo's came out unbelievably well, Im chuffed to bits with them!

Bring it on.;)

[WB54]

feck I'm well behind, I need to catch up this weekend, Valentines is cancelled !

[Fatguyz]

feck I'm well behind, I need to catch up this weekend, Valentines is cancelled !

good idea Phil :rolleyes: .....anymore progress pics on yours.....the amount of work done to the point of your last pic was awesome

FG:D

[Hot Rod Widow]

feck I'm well behind, I need to catch up this weekend, Valentines is cancelled !


I wouldn't cancel Valentines if I was you .. you might find your model in pieces and not the pieces you want them to be in ....:)

[pilgrim]

I wouldn't cancel Valentines if I was you .. you might find your model in pieces and not the pieces you want them to be in ....:)
lolz

[scottie]

feck I'm well behind, I need to catch up this weekend, Valentines is cancelled !


same here

ive just got a chassis with front axle mounted after changing everything :eek:

[pilgrim]

There's nothing to worry about scottie, you've still got 15 days.:eek::eek::eek:

:D

[rem]

There's nothing to worry about scottie, you've still got 15 days.:eek::eek::eek:

:D

Uh-Oh. I'm away for about ten of those days and I'm nowhere yet. Still, I've never met a deadline yet, so I have a reputation to uphold! :)

[Drakie]

dont forget peeps you have a little more lee way as the submiting of models is from the 1st of march to the 7th for reasons such as work or if your away so it gives you time to submit it :)

[Drakie]

There's nothing to worry about scottie, you've still got 15 days.:eek::eek::eek:

:D
All i have to do is........... erm..............ALL OF IT :eek::eek::eek::eek:[:O]:(

[Flathead Elmo]

Why is it when you look at it you think...Ahhh finished...then you start coming upwith more hair brained ideas to improve it...I mean where do you stop?

Its not like normal model makers… They look at the kit as a sum of its parts but we see the individual parts and try to see how we can make the bloody things work... I was thinking of having the heads off and a little bloke working on it with pistons and ****... It is making me crazy....I have had to step away from it for a bit before it becomes an obsession… ops too damn late for that…I have only gone and bought another few kits to do…

One order of insanity to table three….

[WB54]

good idea Phil :rolleyes: .....anymore progress pics on yours.....the amount of work done to the point of your last pic was awesome

FG:D

nothing more on the body but the engines complete, scratchbuilt all the AN fittings, braided hose, barrell valve, injector plumbing, throttle linkage, throtle cable and plug boots since the last photo's. Just need to do some filler work on the body then start painting. Will be experimenting with some Alclad 2 which is supposd to be the closest paint finish to chrome you can get. I'll try and post some more pics this weekend

[WB54]

Why is it when you look at it you think...Ahhh finished...then you start coming upwith more hair brained ideas to improve it...I mean where do you stop?

Its not like normal model makers… They look at the kit as a sum of its parts but we see the individual parts and try to see how we can make the *blinking* things work... I was thinking of having the heads off and a little bloke working on it with pistons and *poo*... It is making me crazy....I have had to step away from it for a bit before it becomes an obsession… ops too damn late for that…I have only gone and bought another few kits to do…

One order of insanity to table three….

I have the same issues...I've been building models since I was 15, must have spent thousands....and I have to show for it approx 10-12 unfinished projects, a huge parts bin and loads of completed models which have then been butcher for parts...I'm definatley not a collector...in fact the best models I've built we're replicas I used to sell of Autograss Mini's....and the only reason they survived was because I sold them.....

[Drakie]

Elmo you have email mate!;)

[Paul]

I was thinking of having the heads off and a little bloke working on it with pistons and *poo*... ….

Elmo...I was gona do that...the engine in my model came with separate heads, with the chambers and valves moulded in, the block had different level "pistons" in the cylinders and even had a moulded crank ....it was real shame to glue it all together and hide it all

[Fatguyz]

nothing more on the body but the engines complete, scratchbuilt all the AN fittings, braided hose, barrell valve, injector plumbing, throttle linkage, throtle cable and plug boots since the last photo's. Just need to do some filler work on the body then start painting. Will be experimenting with some Alclad 2 which is supposd to be the closest paint finish to chrome you can get. I'll try and post some more pics this weekend

i just cant beieve that time has flown by and the extent of detailing hasnt gone much past wiring the dizzy........the braided lines are sat there and the amount of bits i have yet to paint and attach is just stupid............in terms of the paint....i just used the humbrol metallic silver one and its not to bad.....you've now got me thinking about that Alclad stuff....let us know how you get on with it

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

I finished a previously abandoned T that I had hanging about. Purely experimental with minimal attention to detail. I just enjoyed chopping the bits about! Its also a Revell goodguys kit.

z'd chassis, chanelled, new trans tunnel, roof and window choppage, flipped axle, lowered etc. No attention to detail though, purely experimental!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/tbonnet.jpg

[Flathead Elmo]

Nice touch taking the photo on the shiney bonnet of the 100E fella... I take it the Instruction sheet I sent you worked out ok... looks the canines funbag...

[pilgrim]

yep, cheers for tips Elmo!

oh, and thanks!

[Paul]

chassis just about done.....as in real 60's show cars.....there's no prop yet!
fabricated a front body extension that covers part of the engine and a rear "grill"
started the filling as well...all it needs now is final filling and paint and then assembly

[Drakie]

Got a bit more progress done on mine, have a rolling chassi and primered and done the first 2 coats of paint so when i have finished the spray job just have a few bits to glue together and im done, recon i will be done by thur's by latest. WOOHOO!!!!

[Ys guy]

Although I am not a model builder, or have any aspirations to be one, I am really enjoying this competition. The quality of the in progress shots is really quite amazing, and I don't envy the job the judges will have when it comes time to pick winners.
Some of you may have seen the Texas event threads that I posted last year. At each of these events I bought an extra T shirt, as well as a couple from rod shops over here. If it is OK with the organizers of the contest, I would like to offer one of these as another prize to add to the bounty. I can post pictures of the selection, and the winner gets his or her choice. Just don't ask me to pick who.
By the way, I think they are all size XL.

[Drakie]

you got pm Peter :)

[plumpcars]

Pete...that is really generous and thanks so much. I'll let Drakie talk to you and then we can sort it out.
Glad you're enjoying the build off. It was designed to give people something different to focus on and be creative. That seems to be working...:)

[Drakie]

It sure does seem to be keeping alot of people busy! many thanks for the offer Peter and steve i will give you a call later on today mate :)

[Strange Mark]

Mines finished :D:D:D:D Whens the next one start !

[Hot Rod Widow]

In my opinion, I would like to say this thread is the nicest one I have ever read, no arguments everyone helping each other, going to miss it when it finished, like Mark said when is the next one... and btw if there is ever a vote for the best thread then I propose this one

[Fatguyz]

In my opinion, I would like to say this thread is the nicest one I have ever read, no arguments everyone helping each other, going to miss it when it finished, like Mark said when is the next one... and btw if there is ever a vote for the best thread then I propose this one
Jane......ive not seen any arguements lately?????????....well due to a small birthday celebration tomorrow night, i've been under orders to "tidy" away so that a small hoard of "grubby hands" would not be tempted to touch things.......first......refill the spares box :eek:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/bits.jpg

and then chuck all the paint 'n' glue and various other "stuff" into my old wooden model box thats some 20 years old [:O]
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/mess.jpg

the bodies of some of the assembled kits that donated parts....these will get rebuilt:rolleyes:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/donations.jpg

CAREFULLY put the models into a box to store out of harms will until "grubby handed" hoards have vacated premises tomorrow evening:mad:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/garage.jpg

All stacked away nice and neat:o
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/stored.jpg

....wont be wednesday until i again start in ernest (*floop* knows what ernest is doing here:p)

Hope the rest of you are busy gluing and painting........tomorrow night i will be resting:o:p:);):D:rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

In my opinion, I would like to say this thread is the nicest one I have ever read, no arguments everyone helping each other, going to miss it when it finished, like Mark said when is the next one... and btw if there is ever a vote for the best thread then I propose this one
Jane i have talked to alot of people since this comp started and every single one of them have had nothing to say apart from its been so long since they have seen something so interesting happen and they love it even if they dont build models themselfs they say its really cool, on your point of there being no fighting or diputes no there aint and we are all helping each other out it is fantastic! but then i cast my mind back to my old biking and hot rodding days many many years ago and do you know what i remember about it most? the unity of it all in theold days seems strange but its funny how things can make it all seem sence again, do you understand what i mean????????? or am i just drunk lol

[Drakie]

going to miss it when it finished
Who said it will ever finish,,, i think something has been started that will never stop :)

[Drakie]

Jane......ive not seen any arguements lately?????????....well due to a small birthday celebration tomorrow night, i've been under orders to "tidy" away so that a small hoard of "grubby hands" would not be tempted to touch things.......first......refill the spares box :eek:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/bits.jpg

and then chuck all the paint 'n' glue and various other "stuff" into my old wooden model box thats some 20 years old [:O]
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/mess.jpg

the bodies of some of the assembled kits that donated parts....these will get rebuilt:rolleyes:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/donations.jpg

CAREFULLY put the models into a box to store out of harms will until "grubby handed" hoards have vacated premises tomorrow evening:mad:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/garage.jpg

All stacked away nice and neat:o
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/stored.jpg

....wont be wednesday until i again start in ernest (*floop* knows what ernest is doing here:p)

Hope the rest of you are busy gluing and painting........tomorrow night i will be resting:o:p:);):D:rolleyes:

FG:cool:
Jason i would have said "grubby hands touch and Grubby Hands have no Fingers left!!!!!!"
but maybe thats why im single pmsl :D

[pilgrim]

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/bits.jpg

:cool:

casts eyes over large wheels, bottom left. How big are they Fatguyz? width across the middle? Im currently making a 'cuda with flared rear arches-a bit funny car. I havent got any suitable wheels yet...:rolleyes:

[Fatguyz]

Graham,

them "fat tyres" are dirt track type tyres....i'll get a pic later tonight or tomorrow and let you see

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

Im nearly there now peeps just have to fit everything and im done! WOOHOO YIPPEE!!

[Fatguyz]

casts eyes over large wheels, bottom left. How big are they Fatguyz? width across the middle? Im currently making a 'cuda with flared rear arches-a bit funny car. I havent got any suitable wheels yet...:rolleyes:

im trying to be tooooo clever here but here are them tyres Graham......Goodyear Rallye GTs.....can you see the sizes.....not really "dirt trackers" as i stated lol........if they are of any use i drop me a PM with your address........oh and i guess you want rims as well:rolleyes:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/tyres1.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/tyres2.jpg

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

im trying to be tooooo clever here but here are them tyres Graham......Goodyear Rallye GTs.....can you see the sizes.....not really "dirt trackers" as i stated lol........if they are of any use i drop me a PM with your address........oh and i guess you want rims as well:rolleyes:




FG:cool:

Cheers FG, Id at least like to offer them up..
pm'd you.

[kapri]

Hope the rest of you are busy gluing and painting........tomorrow night i will be resting:o:p:);):D:rolleyes:

FG:cool:

Scared me then , I thought you said "restoring" !!:eek::D

[Fatguyz]

Scared me then , I thought you said "restoring" !!:eek::D

lol:D

FG:cool:

[Doug]

Still waiting for mine from Nited Steets of Mureka since mid December. Presumably been sent the long way round :confused:

Having paid for the model plus international carriage, it seems MyAtomic.com are claiming they want more money and had sent another payment request, which I've not received so despite thinking it was winging its way across the pond, it was still sitting on a shelf in the good ol' US of A.

I told them to stick the order and refund me - so unless anyone has a spare kit as Duncan Bannatine would say I'M OUT :(

[Fatguyz]

Having paid for the model plus international carriage, it seems MyAtomic.com are claiming they want more money and had sent another payment request, which I've not received so despite thinking it was winging its way across the pond, it was still sitting on a shelf in the good ol' US of A.

I told them to stick the order and refund me - so unless anyone has a spare kit as Duncan Bannatine would say I'M OUT :(

thats a ****e Doug [:(!]....mind you if it had arrived TODAY....would you have had time to build it??????.

FG:p

[Drakie]

Having paid for the model plus international carriage, it seems MyAtomic.com are claiming they want more money and had sent another payment request, which I've not received so despite thinking it was winging its way across the pond, it was still sitting on a shelf in the good ol' US of A.

I told them to stick the order and refund me - so unless anyone has a spare kit as Duncan Bannatine would say I'M OUT :(
Doug maynot be much help now but found these for ya
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Revell-1-25-GoodGuys-1932-Ford-Coupe-Hot-Rod-kit-2024_W0QQitemZ180302410929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_2?hash=item180302410929&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-25-1932-FORD-3-WINDOW-COUPE-STREET-ROD-REVELL-2024_W0QQitemZ270187655311QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_2?hash=item270187655311&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318
i will also have a word with my model shop

[pilgrim]

Here's some pics of my Cuda since Im twiddling my thumbs waiting for the 1st of March and the opportunity to post my 32' pics!
As I mentioned before, the wife 'knocked it off' the shelf and it exploded. Time for a rebuild. Its gonna be funny car stylee, but Im making it up as I go along. The rear arches are from a JR dragster, cut and shaped to fit, and the bonnet scoop:o is scratchbuilt.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_02180072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_02180073.jpg

The best bit is, all the stuff ive done to it so far, has been things ive learned over the 32 build! Loving it.:D:D

[Fatguyz]

Here's some pics of my Cuda since Im twiddling my thumbs waiting for the 1st of March and the opportunity to post my 32' pics!
As I mentioned before, the wife 'knocked it off' the shelf and it exploded. Time for a rebuild. Its gonna be funny car stylee, but Im making it up as I go along. The rear arches are from a JR dragster, cut and shaped to fit, and the bonnet scoop:o is scratchbuilt.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_02180072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_02180073.jpg

The best bit is, all the stuff ive done to it so far, has been things ive learned over the 32 build! Loving it.:D:D

if its funny car style i do have some good year eagle drag tyres that may suit it more;).....i will include these and rims in the Red Cross parcel mate:)

FG

[plumpcars]

Photos, the way it will work. When we post the photo submission page it will be for photos of finished models only. This will go in the main rodding discussion page and be used for voting purposes. If you want to post build up photos you can put them into this thread at any time.
As only a few have posted build up's so far I'm guessing that many of you want to keep your ideas secret. That's fair enough but please consider posting build up's at some stage as we are all interested in seeing them.
Really looking forward to seeing what you have all been up to, especially the quiet ones;):rolleyes:

[scottie]

ok, heres my mock up so far , having literaly just glued the wheels on and not painted anything yet :eek:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/STA60112.jpg

[Drakie]

especially the quiet ones;):rolleyes:
You gotta watch out for them Quiet ones Steve :D

[Drakie]

FFFFFFFIIIINNNIIIISSSHHHEEEEDDDD!!!!!!!!! WWWOOOOOHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
All i have to do is get some photo's an jobs a good'n!!!

[surfmonkey]

i`m just strting on mine again, just been reading the november 1957 rod and custom `little` mag...great feature about deuces around at the time including jez hoyes `lil stinker`...i like the spare on the back bumper his has so i`m gonna add one to mine

[Paul]

gona start the priming and final filling tonight!!

so far...and yeah it is the same Revell 3 window 32 as we all started with!!

http://usera.ImageCave.com/paulatxntric/resized_DSC00124.jpg

[Drakie]

Erm,,, WOW! is all i have to say on that!

[plumpcars]

Excellent Smithers.:):cool:

[Fatguyz]

ok, heres my mock up so far , having literaly just glued the wheels on and not painted anything yet :eek:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/STA60112.jpg

got a great stance....cant wait to see the finished article

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

gona start the priming and final filling tonight!!

so far...and yeah it is the same Revell 3 window 32 as we all started with!!

http://usera.ImageCave.com/paulatxntric/resized_DSC00124.jpg


WOW:eek:......that looks the mutts nuts...another cant wait to see finished model:D

FG:cool:

[Paul]

thanks for the positive comments chaps....just having a play around and it looks like it may get some fenders !!!!
I haven't made a model for well over 25 years and it's been really good fun...just got to think about the paint now!!

[Drakie]

Looking good everyone, my pictures are done and ready for the 1st of march submit! More info on this will be posted up closer to the time.

And in the next few days I will be posting up the Catorgery's and the prizes in them!!!!

[Drakie]

Photos, the way it will work. When we post the photo submission page it will be for photos of finished models only. This will go in the main rodding discussion page and be used for voting purposes. If you want to post build up photos you can put them into this thread at any time.
As only a few have posted build up's so far I'm guessing that many of you want to keep your ideas secret. That's fair enough but please consider posting build up's at some stage as we are all interested in seeing them.
Really looking forward to seeing what you have all been up to, especially the quiet ones;):rolleyes:
And dont forget when you post the finished pictures put the catorgory your entering into ;)

[Fatguyz]

And dont forget when you post the finished pictures put the catorgory your entering into ;)

Drakie....Plumpcars.....can you do a thread that summarises everything....date category etc etc....my minds in a fuzz.....BUT tomorrow...no thats today...all of the bits come out again and the big push to finish will continue.....good luck to all on getting it finished

FG:D

[Drakie]

Drakie....Plumpcars.....can you do a thread that summarises everything....date category etc etc....my minds in a fuzz.....BUT tomorrow...no thats today...all of the bits come out again and the big push to finish will continue.....good luck to all on getting it finished

FG:D
Thats the plan mate ;) i will put it all up and it will summerise it all but the thread will be locked as it has all the info in the catorgorys and what should be put in what one, its all covered :)

[Fatguyz]

Thats the plan mate ;) i will put it all up and it will summerise it all but the thread will be locked as it has all the info in the catorgorys and what should be put in what one, its all covered :)

dont forget to include details of how the winning 32 models builder gets an all expenses paid trip to Jamaica to collect their £25,000 prize as well (NOT) :eek:

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

dont forget to include details of how the winning 32 models builder gets an all expenses paid trip to Jamaica to collect their £25,000 prize as well (NOT) :eek:

FG:cool:
Hell Fire if i knew that i would have built a pro street dogs ******ks kit!!!:p:eek::D

[pilgrim]

thanks for the positive comments chaps....just having a play around and it looks like it may get some fenders !!!!
I haven't made a model for well over 25 years and it's been really good fun...just got to think about the paint now!!

It does look great Paul! certainly the most radical yet!
I was gonna do mine just like yours, but couldnt think of it.:D

[Paul]

It does look great Paul! certainly the most radical yet!
I was gonna do mine just like yours, but couldnt think of it.:D

you need more alcohol!

[sk8erdave]

whens the closing date? 'cos im behind lol

[Drakie]

Submision date is 1st-7th of march then judging is 7th till 14th march mate

[pilgrim]

you need more alcohol!

Id need longer days.:o

[jsf55]

Mines done :eek:

[Strange Mark]

Mines done :eek:

Did you remember the headers this time :D

[jsf55]

No i left them on the rodding discussion :eek:

[GasolineScream]

Saw this today and thought its about time i built another 1/8 scale kit. Got alot of 1/8 bits hanging about so should be abit of fun.

Dan

http://i40.tinypic.com/f56o7b.jpg

[Drakie]

Saw this today and thought its about time i built another 1/8 scale kit. Got alot of 1/8 bits hanging about so should be abit of fun.

Dan

http://i40.tinypic.com/f56o7b.jpg
That looks cool!!!!! you better but some pics of the build on or we will all come get ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[plumpcars]

A week to go and I'm nowhere near! OK. Next week I shall post up the instructions for how to place your entries in a dedicated picture thread. Once we reach the deadline then voting will be open to all users of the forum. Time to brush up on your photo skills...discovered mine are useless but getting better!
Good luck to you all and thanks for taking part.:):)

[Drakie]

Done my pictures, steve bring it to mine and i will do some for ya :)

[beatermat]

im nearly done now, a few bits to finish here and there otherwise should be finished and photographed by nxt wkend. just got to get a decent camera and learn to take half decent pics. heres a couple of blurry phone pics which hide all the detail lol

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/beatermat/21022009008.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/beatermat/21022009001.jpg

[beatermat]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/beatermat/21022009009.jpg

[Fatguyz]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/beatermat/21022009009.jpg

paint job looks superb....liking this one very much

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

Yep! have to say im liking that alot!
Has your cam got a macro setting? it will have a picture of a little flower put it on that as its a close up setting and that will cure the blur problem out for ya.

[beatermat]

no settings on this camera as its only a basic phone camera, my father has a fairly good camera im allowed to use as long as i return it unlike most of his tools lol.

[crumble]

this thread is excellent and well done builders.

[Fatguyz]

no settings on this camera as its only a basic phone camera, my father has a fairly good camera im allowed to use as long as i return it unlike most of his tools lol.

Matt....where abouts you based.......pretty sure theres possibly someone close who could lend a hand to take pics

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

....well i've just attempted the final layer of "yellow" on the body and its just not happened AGAIN.....i reckon its the QD enamel that dont like the thinners or vice versa......its gonna be hand touch up oo'er fnar fnar hoot hoot:p and then just polish out........still dont care really as a good swearing bout has made me feel so much better.....on target for next week though lol

FG:eek:

[WB54]

been painting today myself, am rather pleased how it came out, just haven't go time to let i dry enough to polish it out.

[Drakie]

Are we all on the big push to get finished? im sure i saw a hay bail roll through here yesterday lol,
How we all doing then?????
Got the wheels by the way many thanks for them they will look ace on my 06 1:24th mustang kit hehe!

[scottie]

still not started painting anything yet :eek:

[pilgrim]

Are we all on the big push to get finished? im sure i saw a hay bail roll through here yesterday lol,
How we all doing then?????!

Im just counting the days!;)