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Post by Fletch on Apr 19, 2010 21:17:28 GMT -8
I ran across this illustration while getting pieces together for the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge and knew I had to build it. So, of course of we go to find another '30 Model 'A' Coupe, problem is that Revell-ogram decided to put the Coupe out under their SSP or Selected Subjects Program. Better known as let's create a market for this kit then we'll make it a short production run and leave them wanting more. I managed to get the last one from Model Round-up. I managed to get the chop done during the Roadster Show and the liquid plastic filler on over the joints but didn't get a chance to get the cowl conversion done over the weekend. Hosted on FotkiChances are the cowl conversion will be with the use of 2 of the Revell '29 RPU bodies as I'm out of Monogram '29 RPUs. The tires and wheels look to me like those from the AMT '28 Tudor Sedan. The chassis will most likely end up being scratch built as I want to build the Coupe with a full belly pan and most kit '29 frames wouldn't come close to working. Of course there will be a flathead under the hood and a QC rearend out back.
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Post by zbuckster on Apr 20, 2010 7:29:53 GMT -8
Great project. I really like the looks of that coupe. The profile looks like it would be right at home on the street or the salt.
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Post by Fletch on Apr 22, 2010 22:32:09 GMT -8
I spent a portion of yesterday trimming and fitting the louvered trunk lid for the Revell '32 5 Window Coupe to fit the '30 Model A and this morning I couldn't find it anywhere. Still haven't been able to find it, so I dug out another one and at least for now it is in place on the Model A. Hosted on FotkiActually this is a pretty simple conversion. On the underside of the trunk lid there are 4 nubs, 2 on the leading edge and 2 on the trailing edge. Sand the trunk lid to the point of just removing the nubs. Add a piece of .010X.250 Evergreen to the left and right sides of the trunk lid. Once that has had a chance to set up add layers of .010X.040 Evergreen until the additional width is the same height as the trunk lid itself. Once all the pieces have cured do your final sanding so the trunk lid fits the opening. Hinge it or glue it in place, whatever your preference. Converting the cowl to that of a '29 Model A is next on the 'To Do' list.
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Post by Fletch on Apr 24, 2010 22:57:02 GMT -8
Got the cowl exchanged today. I tried a different process as I didn't want to use 2 Revell '29 RPU cowls so I drug out one of the closed cabs. I removed the cowl at the bottom of the windshield posts and at the door frames. On the Coupe body the '30 cowl was removed just shy of the leading edge of the doors and the entire bottom of the windshield was removed. The Revell '29 cowl was notched to clear the area along the 'A' pillars. The 2 pieces were then glued together with .010 styrene used to support the joint. The '29 cowl is aprox .030 narrower the the outside of the '30 cowl this was built up with .010X.250 evergreen then trimmed to shape and sanded. The passenger side still needs a bit more trim and sand work. The Kurtis Kraft Indy racer tires arrived earlier today from the Atlanta warehouse of K&R Kustoms + Rods (Wes Hofferber). With them on scene it was time to get an idea what this jewel will look like. So, here we go with the first mockup of the 'No Club Shirts' '29 Coupe. Hosted on FotkiYes, they are very red/orange, but not for much longer. The rear wheels have a very distinctive Halibrand-ish look to them. I don't know if I am going to attempt to drill and fill the holes just yet, it wouldn't be all that difficult to put a 5 bolt pattern on the rear wheels the front might be a bit more difficult as they have no natural landmarks like the rears. That's it for today, as always your comments, suggestions and critiques are always welcome.
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Post by zbuckster on Apr 25, 2010 7:32:15 GMT -8
The wheel and tires are perfect for this build. Looking good. You mention using a liquid filler, what kind is that? I am always up for something new.
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Post by Fletch on Apr 25, 2010 9:03:35 GMT -8
The wheel and tires are perfect for this build. Looking good. You mention using a liquid filler, what kind is that? I am always up for something new. Buck, the liquid filler that I use is all my Evergreen scrap which gets put into a bottle of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. The cement melts the styrene and it becomes liquid styrene. I apply it with a artist spatula. It takes it aprox 24 hours to cure, then sand it our as you would any other filler. The up side is once it's cured it doesn't shrink and being that it melts into the surrounding kit plastic it becomes part of the body which no spot putty can do. Dave
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Post by dogfish7 on Apr 25, 2010 13:19:12 GMT -8
Very awesome looking project Fletch. Can see you are very innovative and not afraid to push the envelope. Grateful for being able to watch your progress.
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Post by zbuckster on Apr 25, 2010 15:05:48 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip. I remember Bob Paeth and his MEK and styrene mix for body filler.
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Post by brizio on Apr 25, 2010 18:04:06 GMT -8
Looks great!!!
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