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Post by AK on Jul 23, 2013 16:25:23 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2013 18:02:17 GMT -7
That looks awesome Alan. Is this for MOTM?
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Post by AK on Jul 23, 2013 19:00:46 GMT -7
I started building the rat rod a few weeks ago. Then put it on the back burner when I ran across the 55 Chevy that I started several years back... (I have a bit of Attention Deficit Disorder!) Wanted to get these two done before starting on Milners 32.
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Post by AK on Jul 23, 2013 19:02:14 GMT -7
If I can get my butt in gear maybe I can finish it before the deadline! AK
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jul 23, 2013 21:54:54 GMT -7
Dude! That Tudor is looking good, you need to stay on it for MOTM. Prioritize, it's the one with a dead line.
I have to deal with the ADD thing myself, only my wife has diagnosed it as ADOLAS. (Attention Deficit Oh Look A Squirrel).
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Post by tool on Jul 24, 2013 13:49:48 GMT -7
very cool !
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Post by AK on Jul 24, 2013 19:58:07 GMT -7
Thanks guys! I worked on it a couple of hours tonight. All it needs now is finishing! Radiator support rods, headlights, license plate...stuff like that. From the begining of this build I had decided to keep it simple so it's not going to have a lot of extra detail such as plug wires, valve stems on the rims etc. but it been a fun build and I'm glad I can post it here where you guys can enjoy it!I think I may do a mock up of another kit with the stock height as a comparion to show how low this one really sits. AK
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jul 25, 2013 12:23:59 GMT -7
Yo Skip you crack me up. I'm Adult ADD my wife says I'm walking jigsaw puzzle that never gets finished ha. That's why I build models they are something I can get completed. My issue is just I get too many builds going at the same time. ADD RULES !!!!!!
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Post by AK on Jul 25, 2013 18:11:49 GMT -7
Here's a few more pictures I took of my unfinished rat rod. I mocked up another 32 Tudor and parked beside the one I'm building for comparison. Next set of photos will be of the completed model! AK Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2013 19:00:52 GMT -7
The chop is excellent, bud.
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Post by AK on Jul 25, 2013 20:51:33 GMT -7
Thanks Iceman, but I can't take credit for the chopped top, it's a Jimmy Flintstone resin body. I channeled the body over the frame rails, modified the rear wheel openings to be used with the full fenders and shortened the interior to fit. I'll be attempting my first top chop when I build John Milners 5 window coupe. AK
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2013 21:13:47 GMT -7
I see. Did those whit walls come in a kit or did you paint them?
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Post by AK on Jul 26, 2013 7:46:33 GMT -7
The white walls are painted with acrylic paint I bought from Hobby Lobby. I made a jig that I can chuck into my drill that holds the tire. wide whitewalls are a snap using this. Its also handy for standing the tread to give the tires a used look. Compare the tires on the rat rod to the ones on the mocked up version. AK
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2013 7:51:24 GMT -7
I'd be interested in seeing that. Maybe a tutorial on how to make the jig and the white walls. I've done a few using a brush but rarely look even. Usually messy
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Post by AK on Jul 26, 2013 11:24:30 GMT -7
Sure, I'd be happy to do a tutorial on it. AK
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2013 17:20:20 GMT -7
thats a sweet build!
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