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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 25, 2014 11:35:08 GMT -7
Santa brought me this 34 ford pickup. He recommended i build a chopped rat rod out of it.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 11:38:56 GMT -7
Nice! The great thing about rat rods is that the chop doesn't have to look smooth. Looking forward to it.
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Post by Big D on Dec 25, 2014 12:22:20 GMT -7
This would make a great rat rod. I like what Iceman said "the chop doesn't have to look that smooth" I haven't had the nuts to try to chop anything and others in here are so good at it.
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 25, 2014 14:25:22 GMT -7
This is my first time chopping a top. Thinking about making welds where i chopped...an unfinished chop
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Post by Big D on Dec 25, 2014 14:30:16 GMT -7
The place where Iceman got his louvers also has beaded welds that look good.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 14:39:48 GMT -7
If you're looking to make a rough welded look, you can just lay a bit of super glue along the seams after you join them together. Then sprinkle baking soda. Sand down so it's slight thicker than the body. When you paint it just shade it in some sort of dark silver.
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Post by Big D on Dec 25, 2014 14:52:18 GMT -7
That's a good idea. I never thought of that. I just read where some modelers are using baby powder with the glue with great results also.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 17:41:14 GMT -7
very nice  i have one of these in my stash. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 19:54:50 GMT -7
This will look great chopped, and if you get it wrong, "it's only plastic", so it can be fixed, besides , there is no right or wrong way to chop a ratter.
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 25, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -7
Thanks guys! Did a lot of research on making welds, and most people use body filler.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 0:47:54 GMT -7
I had this kit once, and had a few assembled from ones before way back when, This kit IF I remember correctly, is a GREAT kit for some such project to chop the top, or any ratting of the model as its a good model for such things!
jm, can't wait to see where ya go with it!
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Post by jbailey on Dec 26, 2014 2:58:39 GMT -7
Great kit for your first chop! This is gravy to chop, probably the easiest one out there. Look forward to seeing it!
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 26, 2014 6:10:28 GMT -7
Thanks guys!
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Dec 26, 2014 9:52:52 GMT -7
Way cool! I have looked at picking up this kit a few times but never have yet. I always thought it might make a great candidate to build a sweet rat rod from. Looking forward to your build.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 26, 2014 17:23:07 GMT -7
You know it - a Rat Rod!!! For sure you will knock this out of the park!! OOOOOO YEAH!!!! two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 26, 2014 18:43:14 GMT -7
Very cool a great one for Rat Rod I really like these kits ( have a few ) and chopping is no problem on this |
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Post by sharp on Dec 28, 2014 15:50:30 GMT -7
RAT ROD!!!THAT'S THE WAY TO GO WITH THIS!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!!!!!!
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Post by Doc O on Dec 30, 2014 7:04:26 GMT -7
Nice kit ifin yer rattin it a ratter tow truck would be really cool!!
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Post by jmccann630 on Jan 1, 2015 6:08:10 GMT -7
Thanks Guys!
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i have one of these in my stash.
