Basic Black Deuce Highboy Roadster
Jul 6, 2014 9:37:55 GMT -4
Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on Jul 6, 2014 9:37:55 GMT -4
The Therapy Deuce - Revell ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster, because Basic Black is always in fashion…
After trashing an AMT ’51 Chevy fastback coupe following several weeks’ work in it, by melting it under my workbench lights, I needed a quick pick-me-up to get the juices flowing again. Having built numerous Revell 1/25th scale Deuces of various flavors over the past few years I knew doing one largely out-of-the-box would go quickly, with a minimum of drama, and with a decent chance of a pleasing result – just what the doctor ordered. So, starting with an original series Revell Highboy Roadster kit, and modifying only those things which I consider absolutely the minimum to address the kit’s shortcoming, here’s the result. I even went so far as to do it in black primer to avoid any risks involved in color coats, clear and polish! It took me 5 days to complete and had the desired effect…, I’m ready for the next project.
Thanx for lookin’,
B.
All parts from an original issue Revell 1/25th scale Highboy Roadster kit except as noted.
Chassis: Front suspension lowered by removing 2 spring leaves and notching front crossmember. Front bumper bracket notches filled.
Wheels and Tires: Front wheels are AMT ’51 Chevy steelies with skinny front tires courtesy of Speed City Resin. 10” reversed rear wheels by Plastic Performance from Early Years Resin.
Motor: Kit valve covers shaved and smoothed. Carter AFB carburetor from Early Years Resin. Distributor and coil from Morgan Automotive Detail.
Interior: Kit bench seat notched and repositioned to create raised bolster. ’40 Ford dashboard and steering wheel adapted from Revell ’32 Ford 5-window coupe kit. Worn ox blood leather surfaces made using Testors Acryl British Crimson paint and black wash. Dashboard finished in clear gloss.
Body and Paint: Kit windshield chopped 2.25 scale inches. Stock hood sides from Revell ’32 Ford 5-window coupe kit. Firewall filled and smoothed to convert from single “curtain rod” hood brace to proper twin braces made from .020” music wire. Firewall finished in clear gloss. Body and frame rails finished in Duplicolor Black Primer. Wheels finished in Duplicolor Flash Red gloss paint. Chassis and motor detailed in various shades of Testors Metalizer.
