[WB54]

Thought we could kick off a swapsy post for bits we want for the build off ?

I'll kick it off ?

I'm after a pair of fenders for a Revel 32 Coupe, and a tri carb set up what you got ?

To swap I've got engine bits, wheels, tyres, few body parts, let me know ?

 

[421gto]

ive got fenders for you sunshine, PM me your address over - you built that malibu wagon yet ???

cheers
si

 

[WB54]

hi si, top man, will send you a PM, nah not got round to that yet, gonna paint it to match the comp coupe I built for the NSRA comp but thats getting re-painted to, so many models so little time !

 

[Vonmerkin]

bit of a long shot but has anyone got a 1/25 34 ford roadster body and the inner wings that bridge between the cowl and the grill shell?

 

[WB54]

I haven't mate but the 2 options you have are the Monogram ZZ Top 33 Ford and the AMT 34 Ford 5 Window, both pretty common kits

 

[sk8erdave]

Anyone have a 36 ford body.need a donor car to help chop my one thats in the post

 

[WB54]

you don't need it mate, using the longer section roof off another kit is the wrong kind of chop for a 36. It'll make it look squat. You want to lay the rear window down. To do this scribe and cut out the rear window framed section of the side windows, cut the roof section across the crown and the rear deck, then lay it down to match however much you take out of the front pillars. Quite a complex chop but worth doing right. Put the guttering and window mouldings back in with strip styrene strip.

 

[sk8erdave]

wb54 is was thinking of doing that. wasnt sure if it would look right.
thanks for the insight. ill most likely shave the guttering

 

[WB54]

I've got an article in a mag somewhere which shows you all the cuts if you want me to scan it

 

[sk8erdave]

yes please!!

 

[sjb]

I've got an article in a mag somewhere which shows you all the cuts if you want me to scan it

you going to post it on here:bigsmile:

 

[WB54]

nope, :incheek:

I'll post some pics of the chop I've done on a 40 Ford Coupe following the article, much easier explanation if i highlight the cuts. iIt's a scale 2 in chop in the front and laid down rear screen. will post em tomorrow night as I'm out boozing tonight.

 

[WB54]

here the chop i did on a 40 Coupe.

Basically, scribe round the drip rails, chop the A pillars staggered ie doors and frame staggered, cut about 5 mm forward of the boot line, and across the roof. I've removed about 4mm which is about a 2in chop. The rear section gets laid down. the rear window section gets pie sliced in the corner and re-attached. The roof will need filling as the shape is lost unless you cut before the compound curve,but if you're careful with the cuts, you shouldn't need to add any other filler.

 

[sjb]

Seeing that chop top pick reminded me of a chopped and sectioned one biult by Terry Ross:smoke:

 

[WB54]

then you'll like what I'm building :tup:

 

[Ratrod 1]

???????????????????????:?::tumbleweed:
Lets see......................

 

[WB54]

sneak peek

chopped top and raked rear screen, sectioned a scale 6in, channelled, pancaked hood, fade away fender skirts, doors and trunk cut open and hinged, molded and smoothed running boards. mods to go are some custom side trim, grille, bumpers and rear lights, hope you like it :tup:

 

[BRIT DIGGER]

chopped top and raked rear screen, sectioned a scale 6in, channelled, pancaked hood, fade away fender skirts, doors and trunk cut open and hinged, molded and smoothed running boards. mods to go are some custom side trim, grille, bumpers and rear lights, hope you like it :tup:

pro mod phil??.....:smoke:

 

[WB54]

I did consider an AA/Gas Coupe !....but I love a sled, got a 51 Chevy, 49 Merc and 40 Merc all in various states of completion, too many models, so little time.

 

[Vonmerkin]

still after a 1/25 34 roadster and the front fenderwells i know that revell did a 34 roadster kit i would consider buying the whole lot if someones got it