A couple of weeks ago we were talking about '32 five windows and I said I would show how I do the MPC body full fendered. I do this because in my few the MPC full fendered ***embly is not acceptable. I use the MPC body (which is the Graffiti body and also the body in the AMT kit with the big diameter wheels) on the Monogram one piece ch***is/fenders, from what was the original issue of the '32 roadster that was released so many times over the years, also the same as the Beach boys issue of the 3 window ( note this is the not the fenders and ch***is form the later new '32 roadster and 3 window issues that feature the separate ch***is and fenders). To get the MPC body to work on these fenders/ch***is, it has to be shorted around 1/8th" (3 mm). I do this by cutting where the running board meets the rear fender and the necessary material is removed in this area. You will now find the body now lines up in around the right place in the cowl area in relation ship to the front fenders. I use the AMT grille and hood from the earlier issues when the AMT coupe was the AMT stuff. The only thing with this conversion is the body ends up a little 'channeled' so the bottom of the hood sides are higher than the bottom of the body. I can live with this. But it could be recified if one wanted to. Also the front splash apron needs to be modified a fair bit to get the AMT grille to work on the Monogram fenders/ch***is. ( I hope all that makes sense! ) Something else I like about this fender/ch***is ***embly I am talking about is it makes a great hi-boy ch***is when the fenders are trimmed off. It is a bit of work but well worth it. Below is a few images of what I am talking about, sorry they are not as clear as I would have liked. These are only mock-ups. I started the sport coupe many years ago and still need to finish off the roof Geoff aka whodaky
Been working on this a lot lately. Narrowed rear end: Mini-tubbed: Frame side notched and partially boxed, still needs a C-notch taken out: Front crossmember, final stance with bare frame: And with the body on. This one's gonna be cool!
Also, scored a few things at the swap meet this weekend. David Guymon always has the coolest old ****... All of these are original kits, very old builds! One '40 box and one '32 box is perfect. The blue '40 is an awesome car, built "back in the day," had a fabric interior, brush paint, etc. It's gonna be glued back together and set on the shelf. Kinda like finding a "survivor" but on a much smaller scale (ha!). And yeah, thats an original chopped '36 Ford kit, 98% complete with ALL the cool custom parts, plus an extra set of skirts. All of this for $45 too
My Latest..... It is the 'American Graffiti' kit, rear fenders are from the full fendered AMT A roadster kit which I have bobbed, headers are from the Revell 427 motor kit, Slicks From Ed Roth's 'Beatnik Bandit', seats are from the AMT '57 kit, paint is custom mix by adding a small amount of 'Tamiya' Red to 'Tamiya' Gold Leaf.
A few I have built over the last few years. Now that the 1:1 model is done maybe I can get back to building these!
All good stuff guys. Fidgiter the Big Deuce is looking good. Gee it's a shame the cross ply style tyres in the latest release are in my view garbage! The radials look good on your model! I love coming across old stuff and getting it. You stole that stuff, I think the original chopped '36 roof would be worth what you paid. Even though we are more than capable of chopping the stock roof. Geoff aka whodaky
Thanks folks!! No, the rear wheels are stock width. Something originally made me think these tires wouldn't fit on the "stock" wheels, guess I was wrong! At least they look like older radials... I've actually narrowed a set or rear wheels that will be used on my Big Deuce #2. Looks a lot better than the kit width rear wheels with those bias tires.
I am researching the Kenz & Leslie 777 , 1950 for our next model. Would appreciate any contacts with photos or information on the car. Especially interested in crew contacts. Thanks for any help you can give .. Marc www.speed-records.com
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