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Post by Fletch on Sept 9, 2009 21:45:14 GMT -8
I know,I know I need another project like a hole in the head, but, why not. With the release of the Revell '32 5 Window Coupe I figured I needed to find a suitable subject for the first build of this kit that is bound to be kit of the year. So I went searching Rod & Custom, Street Rodder Magazines and several other photo sites. I wanted a subject that would use a lot of the new parts that Revell added to the 5 Window kit such as the '40 dash etc, A subject that used parts from past Revell '32 offerings wouldn't be a bad thing either. Here is the subject of the first '32 5 Window off Fletch's bench, George Poteet's '32 5 Window Coupe. Hosted on FotkiThe only major variance from Revell '32 Ford offerings will be the Thunderbird mill which will be one of the two from the Roth Mysterion. The wire wheels will come from the "32 Sedan. I may have to source the tires from either Replica and Miniatures of Maryland or Modelhaus. The fact that this is a stock height 5 Window will be a massive departure from my normal building style. The only other serious change is that the frame is pinched at the radiator shroud. The chassis is noticeably narrower then stock at the front spreader bar. The wire wheels are in the Isopropl Alcohol to strip the chrome, the chassis has been prepped and awaits the saw blade to narrow the chassis. The Mysterion will be on the way from Michigan this weekend. Stay tuned!
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Post by Fletch on Sept 9, 2009 21:47:02 GMT -8
Got a bit done on the coupe today. Pinching the chassis down to the width of the radiator shell isn't that big a deal. The area from the lines out to the frame rails was removed. The remainder of the cross member was then reinstalled in the frame. Pulled the wire wheels out of the isopropyl and scrubbed them out a bit, they need a second trip through the alcohol as they're not as clean as I'd like them to be. The front axle was modified using the Tim Boyd drop method of cutting the mounting pads down to allow the mounting tab to sit higher in the frame. Here is the initial mock-up using the kit tires, they will be replaced by the tires from the Revell '29 Pickup for the actual build, of course the white wall inserts will be painted. Hosted on FotkiThe firewall is taped in at this point as the kit firewall will be replaced by a Replica and Miniatures of Maryland "Stock" '32 firewall.
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Post by brizio on Sept 10, 2009 11:48:23 GMT -8
Another great project!!! Good job!!!
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Post by ragnar on Oct 28, 2009 14:10:44 GMT -8
That will be another Great looking Build!
CHEERS!
Tom
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Post by Fletch on Oct 28, 2009 22:51:51 GMT -8
I don't know if Revell used the Poteet Coupe and the pattern for the interior in the new 5 Window coupe kit or not. If they didn't they sure can very, very close. The interior panels, dashboard, seat and firewall are all an extremely close match between the kit and the Poteet Coupe. Still searching for a reasonable match for the color for the wheels. The builder of the Coupe described it as 'Post-it-Note' yellow. I've yet to find anything close so it may end up being a custom mix. One of the things I found when I started doing a bit more research was that the rear quarter panels are actually from a '32 Roadster not the 5 window coupe. They have been changed and fillerpplied as needed. Hosted on FotkiThe rib on the quarter panels is Evergreen styrene rod used as a filler for the Joint between the body and the Roadster quarter panels. The ribs along with the polyester putty will be the next thing to get addressed. Stay tuned.
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