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

[Drakie]

Happy 1st of jan! its build off time everyone! I would just like to say a big thankyou to all that have joined in, this would have not have been possible without you.
Also to the NSRA for letting us do this and for all there help and surport, but finally to everyone that donated prizes to this build off.
only one thing left to say really,
HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2009!!!!

[farncombe pop]

And a happy new year back, may all your sticky fingers be good ones :eek::D:D

[pauline als diner]

happy new year to you to :D

cant start yet not got my kit yet :(

[plumpcars]

:) OK....We're off then! Here's how it will work.
We will open a new thread for you to post photos of your completed build on March 1st. You will have a week to get them posted. The posting rules will be posted nearer the time but we will be judging based on a max of 4 photos. The new thread will be for competition submissions only....no other posts. Any other posts will be removed from that thread. At the end of the week all entries will be judged having locked the thread.
Obviously people will want to comment on the models, ask questions and discuss progress so that can be done in this thread. If you wish to post progress pics that can also be done here. We will let the previous 'entry' thread fall back now.
We have some superb prizes and they are for a spread of classes so it's worth a go even if you are a novice. Prize details will be announced in the very near future.
Good luck!

[englishedsel]

Happy New Year Martin....time to get building..but still haven't got a clue what style to build it in.....
GOOD LUCK to all entrants ..

[Hot Rod Widow]

Happy house here, had a lovely time last night, no alcohol as no "drinking and driving" this morning with Elmo so busy with his new "project" full concentration wide awake etc, he not even answering his phone, talk about boys and toys.....I am happy as I have control of the TV....

Happy New Year and Happy Rodding to one and all.....

[rem]

OK, here we go then - this is what I'm starting with:

Revell Goodguys kit (looks like there'll be a lot of bits left over if anyone needs parts!)
Early Olds with 6x2-barrels from the '36 Ford Coupe (looks like that will get stuck with its flathead now). I think the fire extinguisher came from that as well.
'40 Ford wheels (thanks to Scottie), with a pair of slicks I found in another kit.
Bomber seat from the parts bin, although I have no idea what kit it comes from, nor what I had previously used it in.
Chrome front I-beam (looks like a Model A one - I think this was from the Anglia gasser kit.
Moon tank also from the parts bin - a lot of kits, like the '36 Ford Coupe, have extra parts for custom, stock and drag versions.

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/12484/2534923910102699633S600x600Q85.jpg

[plumpcars]

Looks like I need to 'improve' on my original plan if I'm to build a good 'un![:O]

[pilgrim]

Im not posting pics till its complete, just in case some of the more 'unscrupulous' members:rolleyes: are fishing for ideas.
:D

[Drakie]

same here mate! lol

[sk8erdave]

ooooh its not fair! lol
i am gonna try so hard to get me one of them kits! there was loads of them when i didnt need one lol
all i really need is the body and chassis (inc.dash) as i have everything else.

[Fatguyz]

OK, here we go then - this is what I'm starting with:

Revell Goodguys kit (looks like there'll be a lot of bits left over if anyone needs parts!)
Early Olds with 6x2-barrels from the '36 Ford Coupe (looks like that will get stuck with its flathead now). I think the fire extinguisher came from that as well.
'40 Ford wheels (thanks to Scottie), with a pair of slicks I found in another kit.
Bomber seat from the parts bin, although I have no idea what kit it comes from, nor what I had previously used it in.
Chrome front I-beam (looks like a Model A one - I think this was from the Anglia gasser kit.
Moon tank also from the parts bin - a lot of kits, like the '36 Ford Coupe, have extra parts for custom, stock and drag versions.

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/12484/2534923910102699633S600x600Q85.jpg

nice one Andy.............im not gonna post any pics of mine mainly cause i cannot be arsed at the moment but this is what i've got..............

AMT 5 window body made in to a 3 window with rear arches modified to suit.
Chassis from same kit modified to accomodate rear end.
Engine - Blown 426 Hemi with a few extras from other kits.
Rear wheels, axle, ladder bar setup from old funny car kit.
Everything else robbed from other kits or made from scratch.
Front end dependant on whether i can get the setup i want else it will be stockish from the AMT kit.
Cannot work out if i'm outside the rules or not now :eek:

FG:cool:

[rem]

Im not posting pics till its complete, just in case some of the more 'unscrupulous' members:rolleyes: are fishing for ideas.
:D

Yeah, but now if anyone else builds one with an Olds motor, bomber seat, '40 Ford wheels, and slicks, you'll know who they copied :D


EDIT: Although I guess until it's done, it's just another unfinished project...

[farncombe pop]

nice one Andy.............im not gonna post any pics of mine mainly cause i cannot be arsed at the moment but this is what i've got..............

AMT 5 window body made in to a 3 window with rear arches modified to suit.
Chassis from same kit modified to accomodate rear end.
Engine - Blown 426 Hemi with a few extras from other kits.
Rear wheels, axle, ladder bar setup from old funny car kit.
Everything else robbed from other kits or made from scratch.
Front end dependant on whether i can get the setup i want else it will be stockish from the AMT kit.
Cannot work out if i'm outside the rules or not now :eek:

FG:cool:
In the first thread it was asked if you could start with a five window and the reply was no........sorry:p:D

[Fatguyz]

In the first thread it was asked if you could start with a five window and the reply was no........sorry:p:D

Quote:
Originally Posted by englishedsel http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?p=149379#post149379)
Englishedsel. Chris Walker.

I already have a few 3 window kits but not the new Revell re-release.. So can I use one of those instead.

Yes Chris as long as its a 3 window 32 1:25 kit it dont matter even if its not a revell kit, as long as we all build the same make/model/year/scale mate
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Some Will, Some Wont, I Might!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all!

The vehicle i am building is a 3 window 1932 ford Model B in 1:25 scale...............did state that i was modifying a 5 window......either way im still building it:D

FG:cool:

[farncombe pop]

And good building to yer ;):)

[Fatguyz]

And good building to yer ;):)

still faffing with getting it looking right.............almost there i think:rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[englishedsel]

Cheers FG but have changed direction now have found a revill body and chassis and gonna raid the parts box for the rest.....

REM do you still want that chassis ...

[surfmonkey]

i thought of doing just the box build then thought i doubt it would look like the picture on the box so i too have decided to do it drag style but a very wild drag style...all i`ve got left from the original kit is the body and the chassi/floorpan...the rest is gonna be made up from all the kits i`ve had stashed away for about 20 years now....and as above i`m showing my engine so that i can say i did it first

twin supercharged 236 ci studebaker....colour red flake

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020732.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020738.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020735.jpg

crap photography

[Fatguyz]

i thought of doing just the box build then thought i doubt it would look like the picture on the box so i too have decided to do it drag style but a very wild drag style...all i`ve got left from the original kit is the body and the chassi/floorpan...the rest is gonna be made up from all the kits i`ve had stashed away for about 20 years now....and as above i`m showing my engine so that i can say i did it first

twin supercharged 236 ci studebaker....colour red flake

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020732.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020738.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/surfmonkey/P1020735.jpg

crap photography

cool engine.......as for flake..........mmmmmmmm...........mines not gonna be red flake although im now thinking of doing it flat black.

Been taking loads of photos as its being judged on the photos aint it:rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[surfmonkey]

does anyone know what sort of wire you can use to wire the engine up...in scale obviously


i`m aiming to get this done in a couple of weeks as i have to go into hospital in 3 weeks for a bit of corrective surgery followed by 6 weeks convalescance and then another bl00dy op......cant wait....i spent all day yesterday on it,,,the body is completely done...the rollcage as well

[rem]

REM do you still want that chassis ...

Yes please Chris, if you can spare it. I've had another look at the one in the Graffiti kit and it is awful.

[Fatguyz]

does anyone know what sort of wire you can use to wire the engine up...in scale obviously


i`m aiming to get this done in a couple of weeks as i have to go into hospital in 3 weeks for a bit of corrective surgery followed by 6 weeks convalescance and then another bl00dy op......cant wait....i spent all day yesterday on it,,,the body is completely done...the rollcage as well

detailmaster do it...........ive got some odds and sods but only black wire left
pm if needed

FG

[Drakie]

does anyone know what sort of wire you can use to wire the engine up...in scale obviously


i`m aiming to get this done in a couple of weeks as i have to go into hospital in 3 weeks for a bit of corrective surgery followed by 6 weeks convalescance and then another bl00dy op......cant wait....i spent all day yesterday on it,,,the body is completely done...the rollcage as well
Have you got some old telephone landline wire? cut the white sleeve open you will have 4 tiny wires use them an just paint em job done.

[sk8erdave]

fatguyz, that looks the dogs!!!! i like very much.
i so wish i had a kit!!!

[sidspop]

Have you got some old telephone landline wire? cut the white sleeve open you will have 4 tiny wires use them an just paint em job done.


Not into modelling but I take my hat off to you guys. 6 core alarm wire has different colours. Available all over the place, Maplins if you are really stuck

[englishedsel]

ooooh its not fair! lol
i am gonna try so hard to get me one of them kits! there was loads of them when i didnt need one lol
all i really need is the body and chassis (inc.dash) as i have everything else.

Dave you have a PM.......:D

rem...... PM your address again as I cleared out my messages and deleted it by mistake..

[sk8erdave]

hey guys, this site seems pretty good. has a good selection of parts from detail master etc

heres the page with all the wiring stuff on it

http://www.model-cars.org.uk/index.php?cPath=43&sort=6a&page=2&osCsid=c4f06b1efeca95876cf6f0d0646a75f6

theres also some bomber seats on there too

[englishedsel]

I have bought kits and parts from this seller and can recommend him...post's out very quick as well.....

[plumpcars]

hey guys, this site seems pretty good. has a good selection of parts from detail master etc

heres the page with all the wiring stuff on it

http://www.model-cars.org.uk/index.php?cPath=43&sort=6a&page=2&osCsid=c4f06b1efeca95876cf6f0d0646a75f6

theres also some bomber seats on there too

He is also listing 5 in stock of the 3 window kit now. Must have restocked after I told him about the contest!

[Fatguyz]

fatguyz, that looks the dogs!!!! i like very much.
i so wish i had a kit!!!

cheers Dave............but it changed a bit today...........made some motor mounts the other week that were not quite right and the height of the engine wasnt just right and it fouled the (stock) firewall a tad........so the firewall was modified and i thought..........hang on a minute, what if i..............so i chanelled it a few mm (about 4 inches in real life lol) and it looked better so now i've drilled the chassis rails as well and then i realised that the motor foulded the front cross member a tad.........and then and then and then :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: its so much fun:D..........probably gonna have to cut out the front cross member and reposition it a bit and make it like a real one and then cut up the grill to suit the channel etc etc etc.....far easier than building a real one though:o

FG:cool:

[rem]

Ha Ha, just like real life, ain't it, FG?

[Drakie]

Ha Ha, just like real life, ain't it, FG?
sure is, it maybe a good idea to do it to 1:25th before you do it to a 1:1!

[englishedsel]

sure is, it maybe a good idea to do it to 1:25th before you do it to a 1:1!

Funnily enough that's what I am doing with the Fordson..try it on the 1:25th kit i have and if it works and looks right I do it on the 1:1 ....:D

[beatermat]

cant believe iv only just seen the threads for this comp today!:eek:
i know its past the start date but is there anychance i can join in please?


beatermat=
mat browning
modified class

[plumpcars]

cant believe iv only just seen the threads for this comp today!:eek:
i know its past the start date but is there anychance i can join in please?


beatermat=
mat browning
modified class

Pleased to have you onboard Mat. Haven't started mine yet so you're not behind! Have you got a kit?

[beatermat]

cool i havnt built a model since my teens so it should be fun. iv just purchased a kit so hopefully itl be here this week and i can make a start next weekend. best get my kit out the loft now:D

[Hot Rod Widow]

why not make this a yearly event, then like the other thread on "real" cars those that miss the deadline can carry on for the next one and the next one and the next one!!! :D:D:D:D

Now Elmo has said ....how about next year we do sleds... 49 merc

[plumpcars]

My experience of anything in life is that the first time is always best and then people's interest diminishes. Having said that Drakie and I have already planned a follow up for next winter which will give more scope for 'freedom of expression'! :)

[pauline als diner]

My experience of anything in life is that the first time is always best and then people's interest diminishes. Having said that Drakie and I have already planned a follow up for next winter which will give more scope for 'freedom of expression'! :)


i'll try anything once twice if i like it;)

not got my kit yet hope it turns up this week :D

[Drakie]

cool i havnt built a model since my teens so it should be fun. iv just purchased a kit so hopefully itl be here this week and i can make a start next weekend. best get my kit out the loft now:D
Welcome to the party! enjoy! Above all have fun cos thats what its all about!

[Drakie]

Funnily enough that's what I am doing with the Fordson..try it on the 1:25th kit i have and if it works and looks right I do it on the 1:1 ....:D
Chris i will phone you in the week as you know i have had a bit going on and not even opened my kit box up yet! hope everyone is ok mate :)

[Drakie]

why not make this a yearly event, then like the other thread on "real" cars those that miss the deadline can carry on for the next one and the next one and the next one!!! :D:D:D:D

Now Elmo has said ....how about next year we do sleds... 49 merc
We as in me and plumcars have had a chat and well all we can say is .......... :D:p
Get building that 32! :D

[Hot Rod Widow]

We as in me and plumcars have had a chat and well all we can say is .......... :D:p
Get building that 32! :D

oh he is ... lost the dinning room table to it!! looking good too, and like I said before, I am happy I can watch what I want on the TV lol:D:D

[Drakie]

oh he is ... lost the dinning room table to it!! looking good too, and like I said before, I am happy I can watch what I want on the TV lol:D:D
Its always a plus when you get to watch what you want on the box!:D

[Model Rodder]

Hi guys, I have just registered as a member of this forum. Can I join the party with my 32 Ford build? I have just started putting it together, with a stock front axle to give it the gasser rake, and built the motor mounts.

[plumpcars]

Hi guys, I have just registered as a member of this forum. Can I join the party with my 32 Ford build? I have just started putting it together, with a stock front axle to give it the gasser rake, and built the motor mounts.

As long as the starting point is a 3w coupe body/chassis then thats fine. Information on some great prizes in a number of categories coming soon....:)

[Model Rodder]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/DAVENEAVE/2009builds/002.jpg

[plumpcars]

Interesting engine choice! Good to see some diversity already although I suspect that many will keep their builds under wraps....:)

[Drakie]

Welcome to the build off! thankyou to all that have taken part in this little contest im amazed at the responce it has had! 43 contestants! thankyou all for taking part in this bit of fun. Also a huge thankyou to the NSRA and to all the prize donations without any part of all of this there wouldnt have been a build off.

[Fatguyz]

been messing about with a limited ammount of bits in the spares box and even though Scottie has kindly sent me that rather nice beam axle i made this a while ago.............tube is from the frame that all of the other bits of the kit are stuck onto.......spindles from a dragster tube axle that was no good "steering components" lol from same kit but chopped around a bit......spring was modified from the 32 kit........i was told that i really should be in the garage doing this to the real thing.....one day:o

shame that i cannot take decent pictures.....bugger:eek:

FG:cool:

[beatermat]

my kits arrived:D time to get stuck in. see y'all at the finish line:rolleyes:

[pilgrim]

thankyou to all that have taken part in this little contest im amazed at the responce it has had! 43 contestants! thankyou all for taking part in this bit of fun. Also a huge thankyou to the NSRA and to all the prize donations without any part of all of this there wouldnt have been a build off.

Im having SOOO much fun with this thread! My build is coming along well, purely because of this! Ive made models all my life :rolleyes: , not constantly, but regularly. Im doing things to my 32 that I wouldnt have dreamed of doing to a kit in the past, and Im loving it! Mind you, Its already cost the price of two kits and a Dremel,plus paint - God knows what the total cost will be!
Loving it! - Cheers all for organising the thing in the first place!:D

Graham.

[modernpics.co.uk]

looks like you guys are having a blast. Wish i had the spare cash to play as well :(
Would love to see build up pics and really looking forward to seeing the finished models.
have fun

[Fatguyz]

first off cheers to Scottie for the axle:D....ice creams on me at the next rod run:rolleyes:

today made ANOTHER hash up of wiring the dizzy:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.....my eyesight is not what it use to be..........to much reading the Beano when younger:o

made some shock absorbers today........cant quite work out if they are 1:25 scale or if they meant to be for a lorry:p.......and had to make a new moon tank outta plastic as the 2 i turned up at work are no where to be found[:(!]

its to cold for the garage and the A sat there sulking waiting for my attention:(

this is madness..............utter madness:eek:

FG:cool:

[sk8erdave]

i know what you mean,
i wire my engines up and it tkaes ages, and when they won't stay on....
i wish i had the mopney to buy the pre-wired ones lol

[plumpcars]

Madness? Sure is.
Balancing a pair of wheels in front of a body/chassis to get the stance just so before I progress. Why is it that it always falls over just when you think it's right....
Knowing that somewhere in my piles of boxes are a set of modelling tools and paints. Can I find them? Need you answer....
Whose idea was this....... :)

[weemark]

more build up pics...

I cant believe the effort which goes into some of these cars - I can see the more experienced guys are going to have a distinct advantage over the noobs with regards to parts... im looking forward to seeing the end results.

[Equipped28]

this is a mock up pic

im going for the east coast look with a mild channel and no chop i thought i would chuck in a blown flatty hehe

im using parts ive got laying round including the body hope thats ok

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/55gasser/mockup013.jpg

[Drakie]

lookin good mate!
i may get mine out of the box yet!

[surfmonkey]

heres a mockup of mine....
still plenty to do

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

[Fatguyz]

heres a mockup of mine....
still plenty to do

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

looking very good tim.....cant see any wiring though:rolleyes:

FG

[Fatguyz]

this is a mock up pic

im going for the east coast look with a mild channel and no chop i thought i would chuck in a blown flatty hehe

im using parts ive got laying round including the body hope thats ok

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/55gasser/mockup013.jpg

that looks sweet............better get me finger out here:eek:

FG[B)]

[surfmonkey]

looking very good tim.....cant see any wiring though:rolleyes:

FG

jason i`ve done the plug leads on the other side but my bl00dy fingers kept glueing together:eek:

[pauline als diner]

still not got mine yet cant wait to get started on it. seeing has its to cold to work on the 100e at the mo:(

[englishedsel]

Madness? Sure is.
Balancing a pair of wheels in front of a body/chassis to get the stance just so before I progress. Why is it that it always falls over just when you think it's right....:)

Steve set your stance up with a little bit of blue tack on the inside edge/bottom of the wheel...they wont fall over then and use 1p and 2p pieces to set the body up on. Blue tack can be used for alsorts when setting up models
Wiring the dizzy use superglue and do one wire at a time..shouldn;t come apart then. or drill a hole in the dizzy top so that the wires when bunched together are a tight fit and then araldite/superglue them all in together..and leave for a 24 hours to harden properly.

[Fatguyz]

Blue tack can be used for alsorts when setting up models
Wiring the dizzy use superglue and do one wire at a time..shouldn;t come apart then. or drill a hole in the dizzy top so that the wires when bunched together are a tight fit and then araldite/superglue them all in together..and leave for a 24 hours to harden properly.

got blutac all over the place as well as glue....im not popular:o

i got a pin vise set and even though i drilled it out nice and neat and the wores stayed in....its just a bad job.....twice[:(!]....put it to one side now.....its beer time:D

FG

[plumpcars]

Ooh, I never thought of Blu Tac. Thanks!:)

[Fatguyz]

no model making...........been catching up on job searching today.....and whilst rummaging through some stuff came across this old piece of kit that i've had for god knows how many years.........bit of WD40 and a clean and it'll be as good as new...............now i know how i'm gonna make the rear tubs for the 32:D

FG

[Drakie]

Dang man! i aint even started mine yet!

[billsmut]

im finding bleach a complete god send for striping the chrome bit :D:D

[Fatguyz]

im finding bleach a complete god send for striping the chrome bit :D:D

apparently coke (the drink;)) is also good but gotta be left for 24 hours

just tried out the new air brush.....for a £20 jobby from hobbycraft not bad........sprayed some paper.......sprayed some old model...........then blasted a slightly thick coat on the 32......i have some sanding to do but you all know what colour its gonna be now:eek:

FG:rolleyes:

[Fatguyz]

quick mock up:D.....then its flat it all back and get some more layers on:eek:

FG

[Drakie]

As a bit of a bonus for this build off when the winners are announced I am going to make a new page on my site and all winners will have a picture of my choice put on the page and what category they won in, so there you go a bit more incentive to get building them kits! good luck to everyone.
by the way FG looking good so far!

[plumpcars]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/DAVENEAVE/2009builds/002.jpg

Just realised why this looks familiar!!! :D:D

[sk8erdave]

looking good people, looking good.
i've just ordered new brushes and paints, so hopefully will be joining you soon.
will have to learn how to use my airbrush.
a bargain found at a car boot sale, a revell pro airbrush-with LOTS of paints.

[WB54]

I'm head down and building, done way too many mods and details to finish on time but I'm trying, will post some pics before the paint stage.

[Drakie]

I'm head down and building, done way too many mods and details to finish on time but I'm trying, will post some pics before the paint stage.
nice one look forward to seeing them

[farncombe pop]

WHO STILL NEEDS A KIT?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REVELL-1-25-3-WAY-WINDOW-32-FORD-COUPE-STREET-ROD_W0QQitemZ140293643639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toy sGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN?hash=item14029364363 9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[bigted]

WHO STILL NEEDS A KIT?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REVELL-1-25-3-WAY-WINDOW-32-FORD-COUPE-STREET-ROD_W0QQitemZ140293643639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toy sGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN?hash=item14029364363 9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318


i do so ive bid on it...... Bigted.

Thankyou Paul.

[beatermat]

i got my kit from ..... http://www.model-cars.org.uk/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=122&osCsid=c4f06b1efeca95876cf6f0d0646a75f6
says there is still 3 left, and it was fast delivery.

[Fatguyz]

few weeks back i was searching the web for places that sold detailmaster stuff and came across this guy http://www.snchobbies.co.uk/

saw he had some stuff so i was around his neck of the woods i called him and popped round to get a bits. If your into your detailing and the like he's very useful and has got LOADS of stock.

So i pops round and he shows me loads of stuff that he's got and i mentioned the Gibson Engines and he said......"had a delivery this morning, i'll show you". I came away with the original bits i went for and the engine in the pic......was to good to pass up and the prices were VERY good.

FG:cool:

[scottie]

what scale is that?

years ago i had a parma hemi coupe remote control cae 1/10th scale, still got 3 of the hemi engines that were made for them as at the time beaties were selling them off cheap

[pilgrim]

Good link Fatguyz, bit late though, Ive got a rather splendid blown Buick V8 in mine now. ;)

[Fatguyz]

what scale is that?

years ago i had a parma hemi coupe remote control cae 1/10th scale, still got 3 of the hemi engines that were made for them as at the time beaties were selling them off cheap

1/25th scale:rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

Good link Fatguyz, bit late though, Ive got a rather splendid blown Buick V8 in mine now. ;)


nice...cant wait to see....this guy had some straight 6 stuff as well....i could have spent a lot :o

FG:D

[jsf55]

Maybe those truck radials wasn't such a good idea :eek:
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/43895/2300236730099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2300236730099641316IEzZRm)
4x4 anyone ???

[pilgrim]

Maybe those truck radials wasn't such a good idea :eek:
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/43895/2300236730099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2300236730099641316IEzZRm)
4x4 anyone ???

*coughs* looking good, keep it like it is.*coughs*

;)

[scottie]

found that big hemi,,,,,,might be too big though

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/STA60087.jpg


also found this in my parts box


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/STA60088.jpg

[sk8erdave]

great link. ill be having a good look at that site tomorrow.

[Fatguyz]

found that big hemi,,,,,,might be too big though

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/tarmacghost/STA60087.jpg




i think its a case of the body being to small ;)

FG

[plumpcars]

So we have some serious players then! Maybe I should have looked for a hemi.

[scottie]

anyone actually keeping the fenders on?

or would that be giving it away?

[pilgrim]

anyone actually keeping the fenders on?

or would that be giving it away?

I really couldnt say:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:.

Mind you, the stock builders will be i spose..

[WB54]

anyone actually keeping the fenders on?

or would that be giving it away?

hell no, but mine will also have a Hemi and I'm betting will be very different to most !

[Fatguyz]

opened up the Gibson kit today....not bad. Needs a bit of cleaning here and there.....some of the detail is pretty good and most of these kits include some etched components as well..........maybe i'll build the 32 with two engines in it lol

FG:cool:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/392enginebits.jpg

[Brizey]

anyone actually keeping the fenders on?

or would that be giving it away?
I`m keeping the fenders on..................... none the wiser are ya...:p

[sk8erdave]

nah, fenders slow you down.

iv'e always wanted to see what a gibson engine looked like before being built, and they look good.
I plan on using the new supercharged pro-mod engine in a stock wheelbase bug, once ive finished my big to-do pile anyway.

[Fatguyz]

so the 3 windows a race car.......so every self respecting racer needs a car to tow it to and from the track:rolleyes:.............some bits left over are gonna make this 32 Vicky.......started 3 hours ago and this is so far........no hemi here but a good old fashioned stock as a rock flatty.........that life is out there somewhere:p

FG[:O]

[Fatguyz]

Wiggys 3w "lil deuce coupe" and my 3 window and vicky tow/push car.............no life....its gone.......models are far easier than the real thing:o

FG:p

[Drakie]

well after having a lot of stuff to do in my personal life to sort i have finally started building my kit! see you all at the finish line! i wont be posting progress reports cos im a spoil sport like that so you can see it when i submit it for voting HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
ROCK'N'ROLL!!!!!!!!!

[pauline als diner]

i got my kit from ..... http://www.model-cars.org.uk/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=122&osCsid=c4f06b1efeca95876cf6f0d0646a75f6
says there is still 3 left, and it was fast delivery.

very fast delivery order one on saturday and turned up today:D

still waiting for the one off ebay to turn up.

i can start at last :eek:

[pilgrim]

very fast delivery order one on saturday and turned up today:D

still waiting for the one off ebay to turn up.

i can start at last :eek:

Get going Pauline! (if you need tips, pm me:rolleyes:, us 100e'ers should stick together!;) - *that in no way constitutes me as an expert!)

[pauline als diner]

Get going Pauline! (if you need tips, pm me:rolleyes:, us 100e'ers should stick together!;) - *that in no way constitutes me as an expert!)

thank you hon that sounds like a plan;)

[Drakie]

glad you got the kit, at last time to sort it eh good luck if you need any help im sure anyone of us will help you out in any way we can just PM us

[scottie]

anyone stuck for an idea?

http://junkyardjewels.com/cars1.html

[billsmut]

anyone stuck for an idea?

http://junkyardjewels.com/cars1.html (http://junkyardjewels.com/cars1.html)

already way ahead of yah !!!!!

[Paul]

OK finally got a kit so in in to play.......got the motor, wheels, tyres, some shiney bits all from another kit....that's not even a ford!!!......my only question is just how much bodywork is allowed as one idea involves removing the roof totally......well the stock roof anyway?

[Fatguyz]

OK finally got a kit so in in to play.......got the motor, wheels, tyres, some shiney bits all from another kit....that's not even a ford!!!......my only question is just how much bodywork is allowed as one idea involves removing the roof totally......well the stock roof anyway?

Its gotta be a coupe at the end of the day....look at Surfmonkeys (Page 7 this topic).....still a lotta roof left even though a lotta roofs now gone.
Enjoy the madness:eek:

FG:cool:

[WB54]

Its gotta be a coupe at the end of the day....look at Surfmonkeys (Page 7 this topic).....still a lotta roof left even though a lotta roofs now gone.
Enjoy the madness:eek:

FG:cool:


erm, who said it's got to be a coupe ?, rules for the modified class I took to be, "chop, channel, section, modify as much as much as you like as long as you start with a Revell 32 3 window and chassis", both can be modified ?, kinda defeats the purpose of a modified class if they all have to look the same....

[Paul]

Its gotta be a coupe at the end of the day....look at Surfmonkeys (Page 7 this topic).....still a lotta roof left even though a lotta roofs now gone.
Enjoy the madness:eek:

FG:cool:

OOOOH OK......it's sorta a coupe...as in its got a roof.....not off a 32 though..or a convertable top...or a carson top .... but sumat else!!!!.but it's still 2 seats.....as in not a bench seat!......OK it's still in my head at the moment!


and
http://junkyardjewels.com/1956_morgan_roadster.html
someone should tell him they dont' rust!!!!

[Fatguyz]

OOOOH OK......it's sorta a coupe...as in its got a roof.....not off a 32 though..or a convertable top...or a carson top .... but sumat else!!!!.but it's still 2 seats.....as in not a bench seat!......OK it's still in my head at the moment!


and
http://junkyardjewels.com/1956_morgan_roadster.html
someone should tell him they dont' rust!!!!

Paul,

my model is a 3 window....but modified from a 5 window therefore im probably "outside" the rules...but hey.....its all fun and i've got back into a hobby that i last played with god knows how many years ago....i think he question is best answered by Drakie or Plumpcar......personally i'd say go for it....the more interpretations the better:D

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

WB54 has got it right. You have to start with the 32 3w body and chassis. What you do then is up to you. Mind you if you only keep the firewall and a chassis horn it might be stretching the spirit of it all a bit.....:D

[Fatguyz]

WB54 has got it right. You have to start with the 32 3w body and chassis. What you do then is up to you. Mind you if you only keep the firewall and a chassis horn it might be stretching the spirit of it all a bit.....:D
can i still submit a picture though:o

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

The more people that build and submit pics the better. The rules are pretty simple really and we are expecting some 'diversity' in the builds to go along with some stock out of the box one's. As Jase says...it's all a bit of fun. :)

[chaley]

WB54 has got it right. You have to start with the 32 3w body and chassis. What you do then is up to you. Mind you if you only keep the firewall and a chassis horn it might be stretching the spirit of it all a bit.....:D


Plan B for me then:D:D
Chaley

[anglia-boy]

mock up pics

http://usera.ImageCave.com/ethanlisle/14012009694.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/ethanlisle/14012009691.jpg

[Fatguyz]

mock up pics

http://usera.ImageCave.com/ethanlisle/14012009694.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/ethanlisle/14012009691.jpg

thats looking cool. Liking the notch in the chassis for the header....very neat

FG[:O]

[Fatguyz]

the 3 window is put away for a day or two as the final paint on the body is just NOT happening[:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!]

consoled myself with doing a bit on the vicky tow/push car..............so wishing i'd gone flat back on the other one now lol

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/32vicky.jpg

FG:confused:

[Von Dutch]

I put my name down to enter the "build off" and have found out today that my local model shop in Halifax won't be getting any '32s in.I ignored earlier online deals and kept my faith in their word to get me one early in the new year and have been told today that it could be now two months before they get any!Any ideas people??

[sk8erdave]

this placehas 2 in stock.
http://www.model-cars.org.uk/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=122&osCsid=c4f06b1efeca95876cf6f0d0646a75f6

[farncombe pop]

As i've said on here before i have three on there way from the states so that leaves me one going spare! when they get here i will pop one here for sale.....first come first severd but ONLY once it's here to be fair no advance order taken..........paul.

[Hot Rod Widow]

shhhhhhhhhhh... dont tell Elmo, he was just looking on Ebay to see what others he could buy.....cannot see my dining room table as it is!

[Von Dutch]

Hey Dave,thanks a lot-I've contacted the posted dealer who is based only about 5 miles from where I live.Fingers crossed-I'm itching to build.

[Drakie]

I put my name down to enter the "build off" and have found out today that my local model shop in Halifax won't be getting any '32s in.I ignored earlier online deals and kept my faith in their word to get me one early in the new year and have been told today that it could be now two months before they get any!Any ideas people??
Sorry to hear that mate, i had it from them that they would get them in for us,, sorry mate.

[Drakie]

As i've said on here before i have three on there way from the states so that leaves me one going spare! when they get here i will pop one here for sale.....first come first severd but ONLY once it's here to be fair no advance order taken..........paul.
Thats good of you paul thanks for that,,, an if noone buys it for the build off i may be in touch ;)

[Drakie]

I am glad that the build off is of this kit i know its hard to get hold of but as revell have given up making this kit it seems kind of fitting that this may well be the last build off for it in the best UK hot rodding club... very fitting i must say, and i am proud to be doing it with Steve, and the NSRA and all the prize donations from members and none members alike, i thank everyone of you for every part taken in this build off from the bottom of my heart, you will never know how proud you all have made me.

[rem]

....as revell have given up making this kit....

Now you tell us! Should have kept them all sealed, mint-in-the-box :D

[weemark]

Now you tell us! Should have kept them all sealed, mint-in-the-box :D

rem funny you should say that, ive got a friend who must have 10,000 models if not more, he has 2 rooms in his house completely full from floor to roof - when you open the door in each room you are faced with a wall of model kits all in boxes - you cant walk into the rooms, there is only room to open the doors, he admits he doesnt even know what he has, hes been buying them for the last 20 years and never opened any of them. says its his retirement fund

[Drakie]

im sure revell will realize the error of there ways and re-issue it in a bit!

[englishedsel]

Well unfortunatly due to starting back at work on Monday and other comittments (ie The Fordson) I can't see me having time to finish the build in time, so it is with regret that I have to drop out of the contest. A big thank you to Martin and Steve for organising it and the generous donations from the prize givers, but most of all to the builders for taking part. I wish you all the best for the build.
And before those who haven't got a kit as yet ask, I have already promised mine to skaterdave unless he has already got one and the spare chassis I have to rem.They will be posted out in the morning.
Cheers...Chris...

[Fatguyz]

Well unfortunatly due to starting back at work on Monday and other comittments (ie The Fordson) I can't see me having time to finish the build in time, so it is with regret that I have to drop out of the contest. A big thank you to Martin and Steve for organising it and the generous donations from the prize givers, but most of all to the builders for taking part. I wish you all the best for the build.
And before those who haven't got a kit as yet ask, I have already promised mine to skaterdave unless he has already got one and the spare chassis I have to rem.They will be posted out in the morning.
Cheers...Chris...

Chris.....thats a shame....looking at the other kits you've done it would be a cracking build. So maybe you cannot get it finished for the deadline photo contest.........i hope that all of these models will be on display at an NSRA event later in the year........so carry on building it and show it later...you know you want to:D....if not good luck with the fordson, life universe and everything :D

FG

[Fatguyz]

well i couldnt contain myself and set about the spraying of the body again......not the best but needs to be polished up yet:p.......got the shockers from Scottie through the post this morning (top man Scottie) so with the lower mounts needing to be made the chassis "should" almost be done........tow car coming along nicely.......race car trailer to make ( i have rescued an ice cream container that might just do the trick:rolleyes:). On target:eek:.....possibly:o.....having fun:rolleyes:......definately;).......should i get a life and grow up:eek:..........NEVER:D

FG:cool:

[Von Dutch]

Thanks to everyone that's helped,I am now the proud owner of said model '32 coupe.I can't say enough to the speed and service that www.model-cars.com offer-I was losing faith.Now can I manage to build it something like stock or should I follow the lead of some of the fine examples shown on here-looks like the bar has been set extremely high!!

[anglia-boy]

Thanks to everyone that's helped,I am now the proud owner of said model '32 coupe.I can't say enough to the speed and service that www.model-cars.com (http://www.model-cars.com) offer-I was losing faith.Now can I manage to build it something like stock or should I follow the lead of some of the fine examples shown on here-looks like the bar has been set extremely high!!

:cool::cool:just go crazy with it simon lol
sure u can the willys slot car looks kool lol

:D:D Ethan

[englishedsel]

Thanks FG..
Iwill definatly bring some to a NSRA do later on this year ..as for the 32 have to see what life or the gaffer deals me.

[jsf55]

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/40149/2483067320099641316S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2483067320099641316HJymfF)

[pilgrim]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_01180003.jpg

:p

[scottie]

im sure ive got that glass dome kit aswell

[pilgrim]

I can make Barris proud![:O]

[Fatguyz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/2009_01180003.jpg

:p

so....its gonna be a "bubble top" 32 driven by the landed gentry....what what old boy:rolleyes:

FG:D

[pilgrim]

That was supposed to be Elvis, 68 comeback.[xx(]

[Fatguyz]

That was supposed to be Elvis, 68 comeback.[xx(]

lol....but is that presilla with a sore knee????:p

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

crap pic but can you guess who it is yet?????

FG

[pilgrim]

Is is Gort?

[Brizey]

Don Garlits maybe ?, Jase.:confused:
Grahams `gentleman` figure looks more like US actor James Garner...:D

[Fatguyz]

Don Garlits maybe ?, Jase.:confused:
Grahams `gentleman` figure looks more like US actor James Garner...:D

Bri wins a fruit pastel:D

FG:cool:

[Paul]

just started mine......blown olds motor.......bubble top.....poss section.....may need to z the frame too.....

[Fatguyz]

just started mine......blown olds motor.......bubble top.....poss section.....may need to z the frame too.....

sounds nice.............i wonder if the interpretation of the 32 we are all building is the 32 we would like to have :rolleyes: i know mine is :D

FG:cool:

[WB54]

sounds nice.............i wonder if the interpretation of the 32 we are all building is the 32 we would like to have :rolleyes: i know mine is :D

FG:cool:

nope my preferance would be a chopped 5 window, further more, I'll go a 33/34 5 window over a deuce any day.

[pilgrim]

Im building James Garners dream car.[B)]

[scottie]

well eventually got round to getting it

started looking all my bits out but still cant decide on a style:cool:

[35coupe]

Im building James Garners dream car.[B)]

s'alrite - im having a nitemare... i can see me not getting anywhere near the finishing line at the rate im going.. im sure the bits were never this small, fiddly n fragile 20 years back..


can anyone tell me if theres a coil in the revell kit or have i been looking for the impossible, ive looked in 2 kits and cant find 1 in either. If not has anyone got a matching pair of coils.. all mine are odd uns

cheers
si

[pauline als diner]

have bulit the engine and primed the body hate waiting for the paint to dry so i can do the next bit will post pics tomorrow

[plumpcars]

You're ahead of me already Pauline!:)

[Brizey]

can anyone tell me if theres a coil in the revell kit or have i been looking for the impossible, ive looked in 2 kits and cant find 1 in either. If not has anyone got a matching pair of coils.. all mine are odd uns
si
Could you clarify Si?.
You ask if there's a coil (singular), which suggests you are looking for an ignition coil in the kit, which there isn`t.
If it`s a pair of coilover shocks you are looking for, they are part no. 89 and attached to the same sprue as the frame/engine block/ bonnet top...

[Brizey]

You're ahead of me already Pauline!:)
Yeah, but Women can multi task Steve. Paulines probably building the motor with one hand while installing the interior with the other...:D:)

[rem]

Just as a matter of opinion, what do you think the rear axle in the Revell kit is supposed to be? The carrier is a bit 9" Ford-ish, but the round rear seems more Olds, or something?

[pauline als diner]

Yeah, but Women can multi task Steve. Paulines probably building the motor with one hand while installing the interior with the other...:D:)

no doing servral bits at once while am waiting for the other parts to dry at a mates flat for a few days so stinking his place out with the paints and beening showing how to spray the body.

just cant wait to get it all done

[Drakie]

i aint even finished painting me engine block yet!!!!!!! lol

[pauline als diner]

and there was me thinking i was behind everyone else:eek:
got stuck with the 100e again:o

[35coupe]

Could you clarify Si?.
You ask if there's a coil (singular), which suggests you are looking for an ignition coil in the kit, which there isn`t.


yeah i meant ign coil, at least i now know i aint going blind looking for em sunshine, but i do need a matching pair of em for mine.

how long have you guys been spending on em ? im lucky if i can grab 10 mins a day to get something done..

[pauline als diner]

have not had much to do for not at home so took the kit with me spent about 3 hours last night doing it and about 3 today.

[WB54]

yeah i meant ign coil, at least i now know i aint going blind looking for em sunshine, but i do need a matching pair of em for mine.

how long have you guys been spending on em ? im lucky if i can grab 10 mins a day to get something done..

you can scratchbuild a coil easy. de-flash and cut a sectin of sprue about 3in long. stretch the sprue over a candle flame, just enought to pull it apart. Cut a section from it, about 2mm for the top of the coil. Add a small 3mm length of plastic tube for the coil body (earbud tubes). Drill the stretched piece for the king lead and paint the whole unit red.

[Brizey]

i aint even finished painting me engine block yet!!!!!!! lol
I`m having a devil of a job getting my throttle linkage to work!.
Not looking forward to wiring the radio either...:D:D:rolleyes:


Just as a matter of opinion, what do you think the rear axle in the Revell kit is supposed to be? The carrier is a bit 9" Ford-ish, but the round rear seems more Olds, or something?
Have to agree it does look Olds/Pontiac inspired, though probably just a generic representation of a rearend Andy...

[Drakie]

I`m having a devil of a job getting my throttle linkage to work!.
Not looking forward to wiring the radio either...:D:D:rolleyes:.
Dont forget all them wires under the dash too! and we all know how annoying they are!!!!:D:D:D

[Paul]

Dont forget all them wires under the dash too! and we all know how annoying they are!!!!:D:D:D

bleeding tha brakes has been a bitch!!LOL

[Hot Rod Widow]

bleeding tha brakes has been a bitch!!LOL


hope you all going to supply MOT and insurance certificate, otherwise you will have to trailer them into the shows....

[Fatguyz]

i've filled in SORN for mine:o

FG:eek:

[Drakie]

Mine is under a tarp outside hiding :)

[jsf55]

Anybody know where i can get a 0.48v battery ?

[Drakie]

Funny you should ask i was im maplins other day an they had one in! was £9.99!

[jsf55]

Great that should turn over my 12.08 cu in ford :D

[chaley]

Sorry to report, but I've given up[B)] No time as usual, well that and 10 thumbs:D I've passed the model on to someone else ( Have fun Neal!) so all is not lost, Elvis alone knows what it will come out like as he builds war hammer stuff and was saying something about a battle coupe and big guns:eek:
Chaley

[Drakie]

Sorry to hear that mate,, at least it will still being done anyway so its not a waste is it.... i havent done much on mine been busy sorting life things out but me engine block is painted at least !!

[pauline als diner]

pics of what i have done so far (done on my phone so not very good pics)

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009002.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009003.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009004.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009007.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/20012009005.jpg

[pauline als diner]

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/22012009004.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/22012009002.jpg
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp236/paulinealsdiner/22012009001.jpg

[Fatguyz]

nice detailing there and colour co-ordination.

....today i are mostly been swearing[:(!]......had a faux pas with the engine....it does bounce well on the wooden floor:eek:...especially after hitting the front end and snapping the steering[xx(]......some gluing was required but looks ok[B)] now

FG:cool:

[Strange Mark]

Anybody else out there want to put some "in progress" pics up or are you all keeping them under wraps until the end ? I,ll try and get some of mine on later.
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/27785/2943270150099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2943270150099641316tfMhqt)
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/41309/2859840190099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2859840190099641316kMTOwT)

[rem]

Blimey, I'd better get a move on!

Strange Mark, a coat of primer and some inside-chassis headers and that could be mistaken for this one: http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=9066&page=3

[Nutrocker]

we need to see more progress shots, so here's some pic of mine. I've gone for the more traditional style, junking the small block in favour of a flatty, I've also changed the rear for a banjo and unsplit wish bones. Dropped I beam and split bones for the front. Not shown in the pics is tuck 'n' roll door cards done in tan. Roof chop and steels complete the high boy look.

this is just a mock up and I've still lots to do, but you get the idea.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0428.jpg?t=1232827254

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0431.jpg?t=1232827224

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0432.jpg?t=1232827195

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0434.jpg?t=1232827162

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0439.jpg?t=1232827131

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0436.jpg?t=1232827099

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/kingcoolrides/NSRA%20model/DSCF0442.jpg?t=1232826756

[Hot Rod Widow]

Elmo could post a picture but the problem is it is in a 100 pieces, well it is a model kit after all! and there is the "problem" of my best table cloth!

[plumpcars]

Some great progress there. Just realised how far behind I am!:o

[Strange Mark]

Thats just a mockup nutrocker ! O FUDGE ! Nice colouring on the headers too.

[Fatguyz]

Mark...that looks great and Pete that is way cool.......i think we will have the diversity that was hoped for.......i've seen pics of 8 or so models now and no two are the same or even close:D

FG:cool:

[sk8erdave]

that looks great.
where'd you get the flathead from? it looks the dogs!

[Nutrocker]

that looks great.
where'd you get the flathead from? it looks the dogs!

I think they came from a 32 sedan kit

I've had a few kits behind the sofa for years, never got around to building them, so this is a good excuse to raid all the kits for the right bits:)

[Flathead Elmo]

Well I have managed to go through a lifetimes supply of plasters and cut through, as well as liberaly painting, Jane's best tablecloth... sorry Jane..I really am.

I bought this one mainly because it was the only one on Ebay you lot hadn't bought at the time..
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture071.jpg
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture072.jpg

Started by cutting out the doors, boot etc
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture073.jpg

I blagged an engine out of the other model I own (which is going to be totaly rebuilt) and then channeled the body (heavily) and "Z"ed the chassis both ends to get her reeeeal low... I went for the Vintique look with the wheels...
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture077.jpg

More progress to follow when Its painted....

[Fatguyz]

Well I have managed to go through a lifetimes supply of plasters and cut through, as well as liberaly painting, Jane's best tablecloth... sorry Jane..I really am.

I bought this one mainly because it was the only one on Ebay you lot hadn't bought at the time..
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture071.jpg
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture072.jpg

Started by cutting out the doors, boot etc
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture073.jpg

I blagged an engine out of the other model I own (which is going to be totaly rebuilt) and then channeled the body (heavily) and "Z"ed the chassis both ends to get her reeeeal low... I went for the Vintique look with the wheels...
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Picture077.jpg

More progress to follow when Its painted....

superb look.....Elmo......im sure Jane was totally inderstanding (roflmao) :rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

at least you still have the tv remote Jane!!!!!!

[Hot Rod Widow]

well I am going to Lakeside shopping for a new one whilst you lot are at the swap meet and then a new cloth will mean the room will look dull, so there is now the subject of painting the room, and that looks out onto the garden........

you should all know me by now.. deaf not daft!

[chaley]

I had a sneaky peak at Elmo's little rod today ( oh er missus:o) and I'm so glad that I passed my coupe on!
Chaley

[jsf55]

Managed to do a bit on mine ....it's much harder than i remember :(
http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/40083/2297982450099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2297982450099641316tWKFHs)

[Paul]

engine is now re-flaked....blower on etc.....roof has been cut off the 32, the bubble top mocked up and a sort of interior mocked as well.......and that's about it so far......

[weemark]

im amazed at the quality and detailing in some of these builds, will be interesting too see the outcome of them all. amazing really.

[sbchevy]

Anybody else out there want to put some "in progress" pics up or are you all keeping them under wraps until the end ? I,ll try and get some of mine on later.
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/27785/2943270150099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2943270150099641316tfMhqt)
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/41309/2859840190099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2859840190099641316kMTOwT)

that looks good

[pauline als diner]

hoping to get some more done on mine am keeping it standard until i get the hang of doing them what to do some more now.

what to find a 100e one to do

[beatermat]

heres a mock up of mine, had to change plan as i messed up whilst attempting to"Z"the front of the chassis :o.


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/beatermat/21012009025.jpg

[jsf55]

Like the rear wheel/arch treatment :)

[Flathead Elmo]

I have got to tell you guys that I am so impressed with the ideas you have come upwith...If I hadn't commited to doing my fave style then I would have been changing direction every five minutes....

I have to agree that beatermat's rear arches look the dogs danglies and if I had a bigger selection of bits I may have gone down a slightly different road... I started with only a 5 window coupe and you know how hard an original one of those is and all I had was a junk yard dog...

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Teaser6.jpg

I have decided that I am going to post a few more pics because if it inspires people to add more touches then all the better... although it is a competition I feel its the taking part that is more important not the winning... I hope more decide to post more pics...

Oh, by the way...I aint finished yet...

This is the chassis and floor pan so far..bit more to do there yet...

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Teaser2.jpg

Here are a few more of her as she stands at the moment...

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Teaser3.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Teaser5.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/Model%20Kit/Teaser4.jpg

[scottie]

vert nice elmo

[pilgrim]

really cool Elmo. Thanks for the info btw.

now, where's my hammer and bin?

Im gonna start knitting.:o

[beatermat]

thanks for the nice comments :)
elmo, thats looking sweeeeet:D infact all the models iv seen so far are great.

[Drakie]

Some fantastic kits coming to light here!!!!!!!! well done to all,,, now the only problem i have is that i am seeing how far behind i am on mine!!!!!!!! not even finished building the motor yet!!!!! think i will have an hour on it now!!!! lol

[sk8erdave]

looking good people.
I wasn't going to post any pics untill i had done it, but iv'e made some progress.
I've got the suspension sorted, and i robbed the fire wall from my other 32 body (which is on top of a shortened funny car chassis) so i could keep going.
heres my inspiration

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/32fordgasser.jpg

heres mine :)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1003.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1001.jpg

The rear axel is fixed to the chasiss, and i profiled the front to accept the front cross member and used to putty to mould it to the chassis to make it look better.
Once i cleaned this up, i'll be working on the headers for the injected Y-Block :)

Iv'e also sectioned, and modified the interior panels. They are now lightweight aluminium panels, as well as modifying the chassis, as i've moved the body back on the chassis.

[Drakie]

looking good people.
I wasn't going to post any pics untill i had done it, but iv'e made some progress.
I've got the suspension sorted, and i robbed the fire wall from my other 32 body (which is on top of a shortened funny car chassis) so i could keep going.
heres my inspiration

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/32fordgasser.jpg

heres mine :)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1003.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1001.jpg

The rear axel is fixed to the chasiss, and i profiled the front to accept the front cross member and used to putty to mould it to the chassis to make it look better.
Once i cleaned this up, i'll be working on the headers for the injected Y-Block :)

Iv'e also sectioned, and modified the interior panels. They are now lightweight aluminium panels, as well as modifying the chassis, as i've moved the body back on the chassis.
lookin very cool mate!

[Fatguyz]

been off the playing with the model for a day or two.......got the "sub-assemblies" that had been left to dry after first coat and.................everything is in the way of everything else[:(!]......not as if i hadn't mocked it all about 30 times[:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!].........grill shell has now been chopped...gotta a little bit more on the front end to sort and the firewall will need some fettling.......all good fun i suppose:rolleyes:......end of march was the deadline wasnt it:eek:

FG:o

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Fatguyz1/upd1.jpg

[sk8erdave]

that gibson engine looks very nice.

[Fatguyz]

it was seeing Elmos pics and the cowl vent open on his model that made to put an idea i had ages ago when i had a 32 project (real size 1:1 scale:p) and reverse the opening vent to house the gauges....gotta cut em about a bit first though

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

...........and the moon tank........i had turned up a couple outta ali at work (when i was working[:(!]) and then fkcu me could i find them........so one of the old dragster kits i have had a rather large loooooong round fuel tank that got shortended and cut and made into this..........not mounted in the "traditional" manner but with shades of the "Winged Express


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

high 5 :eek:

FG:D

[Fatguyz]

that gibson engine looks very nice.

Dave....the gibson engine is still sat here unbuilt ( i did toy witha twin engine build but that would ave meant to much re-work)........thats the engine from the Garlitts dragster kit.....a hemis a hemi i guess......they are just SO common these days lol:D

FG

[sk8erdave]

oh right, it still looks nice lol which garlits dragster? ive got the wyns jammer and wyns charger in the to do pile.

whilst i am on here, my exhaust headers are sitting in some bleach to de-chrome them, ive also made a start on painting the engine.
Any one got any tips on how a wired magneto should look, ive got my wire painted, just not sure how the wires come out of it lol

[sk8erdave]

abra kadabra!

a set of headers :)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/sk8erdave57/IMG_1005.jpg

[Drakie]

.....end of march was the deadline wasnt it:eek:

FG:o

:D 1st-7th march mate not quite the end :D;)

[Brizey]

http://usera.ImageCave.com/BRIZEY/build%20up%20002%20(Small).jpg
Progress so far.
Style will be a `60s `show and go` rod. Injected 354 Caddy motor, wired mag, starter and generator.
Underside has brake lines and hoses.
Dont know why I chose yellow as it`s not my fav colour and can be a bear to apply.:confused:

There`s some great builds out there...

[Fatguyz]

http://usera.ImageCave.com/BRIZEY/build%20up%20002%20%28Small%29.jpg
Progress so far.
Style will be a `60s `show and go` rod. Injected 354 Caddy motor, wired mag, starter and generator.
Underside has brake lines and hoses.
Dont know why I chose yellow as it`s not my fav colour and can be a bear to apply.:confused:

There`s some great builds out there...

looks cool Bri........funny enough i chose yellow for the same reason...go figure

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

It must be something to do with the 32 **** yellow 3window coupe maybe????

Looking good tho!!!! nice one!

[35coupe]

some nice builds you lot have been busy with. lot of different styles and a lot of 'wish i'd thought of that idea'.

mines a sort of 60s influenced buildup, but with a lot more blu-tac..

not sure if i'll go with the cage as its the 3rd one ive built and the 3rd time ive not been happy with it, guess i shouldnt of glued the dash to the tub before i checked everything fitted...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1B.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1D.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1C.jpg

[sk8erdave]

thats cool. .is that a v-dub engine i see there?
if it is, cool

[plumpcars]

There's some great diversity being posted here...exactly how we hoped things would be but with more of you doing it!
I've just twigged that Jan has nearly gone and I am way way behind., didn't realise until now how much the hands shake these days....:(

[Drakie]

There's some great diversity being posted here...exactly how we hoped things would be but with more of you doing it!
I've just twigged that Jan has nearly gone and I am way way behind., didn't realise until now how much the hands shake these days....:(
Steve Ive noticed that i think its my age!!!:D either that of the alcohol content in my blood stream is too low :D:D:D:D:eek::D:D:D:D

[Fatguyz]

some nice builds you lot have been busy with. lot of different styles and a lot of 'wish i'd thought of that idea'.

mines a sort of 60s influenced buildup, but with a lot more blu-tac..

not sure if i'll go with the cage as its the 3rd one ive built and the 3rd time ive not been happy with it, guess i shouldnt of glued the dash to the tub before i checked everything fitted...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1B.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1D.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/421gto/DC1C.jpg

now that is different.......looks good as well.....like the side pipe treatment as well.

FG:cool:

ps drakie....its nowt to do with to little alcohol.....its about age, i have confirmed this myself lol

[gettinonabitmore]

Keep checking in to see how you are all getting on, some great work there, and I am glad I didn't enter now...!!!

Has anyone asked Elmo what he used to do for a living yet????

;)

I know....!!!!

Keep up the great work, and I await the final submissions....!!!!


:D:D:D

[Fatguyz]

Keep checking in to see how you are all getting on, some great work there, and I am glad I didn't enter now...!!!

Has anyone asked Elmo what he used to do for a living yet????

;)

I know....!!!!

Keep up the great work, and I await the final submissions....!!!!


:D:D:D

im sure he told me at the Outlaws xmas do:rolleyes:;)

FG:cool:

[Hot Rod Widow]

:):)
Keep checking in to see how you are all getting on, some great work there, and I am glad I didn't enter now...!!!

Has anyone asked Elmo what he used to do for a living yet????

;)

I know....!!!!

Keep up the great work, and I await the final submissions....!!!!


:D:D:D



He has always said ... he was a professional model maker, that why he said on his post that he wanted to try and encourage others, it was me who told him to post his pictures, to be honest he didnt want to, and I actually think there are some that are superior to his, he only doing it for fun and to see how much damage he can do to my tablecloth!! :):):D:D:):):D:D

disclaimer.. all said in jest not anger.....

:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) :):):):):):)

[Fatguyz]

:):)



He has always said ... he was a professional model maker, that why he said on his post that he wanted to try and encourage others, it was me who told him to post his pictures, to be honest he didnt want to, and I actually think there are some that are superior to his, he only doing it for fun and to see how much damage he can do to my tablecloth!! :):):D:D:):):D:D

disclaimer.. all said in jest not anger.....

:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) :):):):):):)

but is he a specialist in 1:25 scale 32 Coupe models and ruining table cloths...THAT dear lady is the question :o...........i've never seen it as a competition more about a group of us having a fun time:D....oooo'er missus

FG:cool:

[Hot Rod Widow]

but is he a specialist in 1:25 scale 32 Coupe models and ruining table cloths...THAT dear lady is the question :o...........i've never seen it as a competition more about a group of us having a fun time:D....oooo'er missus

FG:cool:


exactly young man ... it is done for fun, the saying boys and toys comes to mind.....does he really want to win a mousemat with his "toy" on it!!!
:D:D:D

[Fatguyz]

exactly young man ... it is done for fun, the saying boys and toys comes to mind.....does he really want to win a mousemat with his "toy" on it!!!
:D:D:D

Jane....i think a mousemat with a pic of ones fave blowup doll on it would be a thing to treasure and behold if won.........:p.........sorry for all this OT...im just waiting for the rollcage to dry:D

FG

[Flathead Elmo]

Yep...its true, I was a proffesional model maker... I did arcitectual, prototype and filmprop making... that was until it nearly killed me (long story)... I have said this more than a dozen times on this forum and I have not made any attempt to hide the fact....It is not as if I am trying to screw anyone out of a rightful prize...after all Jane is giving away some of the prizes and I really need another mousemat.

To be honest the last time I picked up a model kit was about 20 years ago when I was hospitalised and bored *poo*less and what I did proffesionaly was as far removed from this as you can get... there are people like Langy that have an amazing eye for detail and to be honest if he was to do a model kit it would have the same kind of detail his life sized cars have....and I wouldn't stand a chance against that...

I am at this point not going to enter my model into the competition...I dont want people to think I have an unfair advantage... I have only done it for a laugh so I will post a few pics up at the end and that is that... I dont want any prizes or even to be concidered for any. I will just finish what I have here, sit back admire my handywork and leave it at that...If anyone wants any advise then just PM me and I will be happy to help.

If your interested or just curious in what I used to do here are a couple of boring pics pulled out of the Elmo history books.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/BrowningStB.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/FamousGrouseA.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/MenInBlacknoisycricketA.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/babylon5soulhunterA.jpg

[Fatguyz]

Yep...its true, I was a proffesional model maker... I did arcitectual, prototype and filmprop making... that was until it nearly killed me (long story)... I have said this more than a dozen times on this forum and I have not made any attempt to hide the fact....It is not as if I am trying to screw anyone out of a rightful prize...after all Jane is giving away some of the prizes and I really need another mousemat.

To be honest the last time I picked up a model kit was about 20 years ago when I was hospitalised and bored *poo*less and what I did proffesionaly was as far removed from this as you can get... there are people like Langy that have an amazing eye for detail and to be honest if he was to do a model kit it would have the same kind of detail his life sized cars have....and I wouldn't stand a chance against that...

I am at this point not going to enter my model into the competition...I dont want people to think I have an unfair advantage... I have only done it for a laugh so I will post a few pics up at the end and that is that... I dont want any prizes or even to be concidered for any. I will just finish what I have here, sit back admire my handywork and leave it at that...If anyone wants any advise then just PM me and I will be happy to help.

If your interested or just curious in what I used to do here are a couple of boring pics pulled out of the Elmo history books.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/BrowningStB.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/FamousGrouseA.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/ElliotMorris/MenInBlacknoisycricketA.jpg

Elmo.......bollox to that:mad:.....you submit your PICTURE of your model along with all the rest of us.....no reason whatsoever not to......this was a fun thing with as few rules as possible for anyone to enter regardless.

BUGGER......i just knocked the rollcage over in anger and part of its stuck to my jumper.....so thats a tablecloth and a nice wolly jumper you've ruined now :D:D:D:D:D:D:o:o:o:):):):p:p:p;););)

FG:cool:

[WB54]

I very nearly went into modelmaking as a profession. At 18 I was offered two positions, one in prototyping and the other as general model making for advertising etc. I turned them down, on the basis one wanted me to freelance and I needed to earn PAYE dosh, the other I stupidly thought was too far for the money. Career went off in a total other direction into IT, am guted I never took the chance to do something I loved will I had the chance....you live and learn I guess.....anyhoo, Elmo, your in, no backing out now. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how your gonna make your hinges for your panels.

[Hot Rod Widow]

My suggestion is that it is left to the judges whether or not he can enter and which section, I will not let him give up now, he is really enjoying just doing something he loves, I like that I can have the TV Remote, Jason is looking forward to a new jumper and me a tablecloth!

[Flathead Elmo]

...I'm very much looking forward to seeing how your gonna make your hinges for your panels.

Got a couple of ideas on the boil although space inside is very limited.. not sure if I want external hinges or hidden..boot will be easy though...

In reality, as it was going to be just photos, I was going to cheat and use blue tack...lol

[plumpcars]

Elmo you're in mate so no backing out now! We all bring different skills to this contest and your previous occupation does not disqualify you in my book. It's all about a bit of fun and bringing a bit of friendly banter to the forum...with a few prizes thrown in.:):)

[Drakie]

Yep thats what i say,, anyone thinking of not entering there model sorry you cant NOT enter it!!!! the rules state the kit not what you did for a living! its all a bit of fun so get em submitted! mine wont be anything great but its still going in for judging tho i will have no chance! pmsl

[sk8erdave]

have there been any catergories determined?

[plumpcars]

Best overall.
Best modified.
Best 'out of the box' build.
Best novice.
Best paint.
'Spirit of Shedster'.

There are good prizes for all classes.

[Fatguyz]

progress is progress but its damn slow.........flitting between job searches, talking to agencies etc etc and trying to get a bit of concentration going is so hard.....................after managing to unstick parts of the roll cage from my jumper last night (Elmos fault:rolleyes:)......i got it all togather and sussed and then had a better think about the "essential" equipment for the interior.......and then realised that there aint much room.....remember sitting in Andy Harveys "Prostalgia" 32 Coupe racecar some years ago and man that was such a tight squeeze....i've got the same problem here.....all the bits are from the spare parts box and i've yet to make the trans tunnel but i'm fairly happy i think with the layout....been trying to find pics of interiors to get some inspiration....old meets new is what i'm looking for....any inspiration out there before i go full on Van Gough and lop of my ear:eek:

FG:cool:

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

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

[sk8erdave]

race cars don't need trans tunnels! they slow you down! lol

[31hillard]

elmo you should enter!thats like saying a probuilder cant win an award on the showfield cause it isnt fair on the amatuers.

its looking great btw mate.

[Hot Rod Widow]

elmo you should enter!thats like saying a probuilder cant win an award on the showfield cause it isnt fair on the amatuers.

its looking great btw mate.


There you go, nail on the head .... thanks Dale, Elmo will appreciate your kind words, now stop typing on here and sort out the car.....

[Fatguyz]

race cars don't need trans tunnels! they slow you down! lol

lol.......i'll race mine against yours fer pink slips then:p

......trans tunnel now installed courtesy of the innards of a 55 chevy pro stock model.....there is dried glue, dust, bits of plastic and blu-tac EVERYWHERE........now wheres that cleaning device that lies under the stairs:eek:

FG:D

[Brizey]

Eeer, why`s the shifter blue tacked in there upside down Jase :confused::D



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

[Fatguyz]

Eeer, why`s the shifter blue tacked in there upside down Jase :confused::D

well spotted.......its upside down cos i was going to "try" and carve a little something into it:rolleyes:.....unless anyones got a scale grenade lying about:p

you didnt spot the pedals being upside down though :)

FG:cool:

[Dannys Chevy Parts]

why is anne laying under the stairs!!

[WB54]

i was going to "try" and carve a little something into it

remember to apply direct pressure and elevate the wound.....

[Strange Mark]

Theres not long to go now guys till this is over so anybody else gonna put up some teasing pics to give the rest of us some ideas, just kidding, i wouldnt copy, honest :D Elmo, you must have the patience of a saint to cut out all those panels. I havent put a kit together for years and i,ve found it quite relaxing once i,ve got the kids out of the house for when the air turns blue ! I,ll try and put another pic of mine on soon.

[jsf55]

Marks
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/13882/2897854470099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2897854470099641316KeepFA)

[Fatguyz]

Marks
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/13882/2897854470099641316S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2897854470099641316KeepFA)

very nice.......paint looks good:D

FG:cool:

[surfmonkey]

i`m not liking mine so i sent my son up into the loft to rescue the other kit i had already made and i`m starting again

[pilgrim]

I pulled mine apart today! moved the chassis, changed the arches, trimmed up the interior etc etc etc. It doesnt matter how many times you 'offer up' parts, they still dont fit on glue day!:o