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10/04/2020 8:58 am
(PICS) Just Completed: '31 Model A 'Tub' 2-door Hot Rod
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The original inspiration for this hot rod came from the nicely done plastic soft top from a Russian toy Model A.
I wanted to build a 2-door phaeton but all the 1/25 or 1/24 Model A or Deuce tub toy or kit bodies available are 4-door models and since ?31 was the last year for Ford to build a 2-door (actually a 2 door ?32 ford was available in Australia) , I decided to use a ?31 body and transform it into the 2 door version.
Like many builders of full size Model A hot rods, I much prefer the look of the softer looking Deuce grille and hood, so I also decided to use one of my parts bin Revell/Monogram deuce roadsters for grille, hood, headlights, windshield frame (now chopped slightly), rear fuel tank with frame horns, valve covers, and running-board rubber. The small-block Chevy motor has also been modified and detailed from one that was in my parts bin, as are the steering front axle and Revell ?55 Chevy rear axle.
Fabricated details include my usual polished brass radiator, the opening hinged doors (tin sheet and styrene), the individual leaf semi-elliptic transverse springs and shackles, the polished tubing exhaust system, the plated wire grille surround, the simulated roll-n-pleat upholstery panels, and the lathe-turned spare tire cover.
The wheels are Pegasus chrome-reverse on parts bin tires, and Model Car Garage supplied the PE Deuce grille insert, gauge- cluster, tear-drop tail-lights, and license plate frame.
Paint is custom mixed basecoat/clearcoat.
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10/04/2020 9:08 am
do you ever sleep, Cliff?
I mean your work is astoundingly good and I know how labor intensive some of these builds are from my own experiences. I swear you must have a production line to put out all these wonderful models.
10/04/2020 9:34 am
WAY COOL DUDE! LOL! Love Phaetones and Tudors.
10/04/2020 9:50 am
Beautiful workmanship. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming.
10/04/2020 9:58 am
Purely astonishing!
10/04/2020 10:12 am
And a k.o. ! Beautiful craftsmanship from you along with that paint job.
10/04/2020 11:29 am
Amazing work!
10/04/2020 1:51 pm
it takes your breath away
10/04/2020 2:37 pm
Wow! What a beauty!
10/04/2020 2:37 pm
Another work of art.
10/04/2020 3:51 pm
That is a beautiful model. Well done, very well done.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
10/04/2020 4:32 pm
Talent displayed, great job!
11/04/2020 4:02 am
+1 ... Wow is ..... It's just ... WOW!!!!!
11/04/2020 5:58 am
Great job!
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