Progress: '29 Ford RatRod

[Tikiman]

.This is the Revell RatRods kit in 1:25 scale.

The inspiration for getting this project under way was a TV programme i saw on the Discovery channel about some guys who build rat rods.
The first things i needed to do was to make some new chassis parts because i don't want to use the big old wheel arches. This meant making all the stuff that sits in between those wheel arches out of some sheet styrene. Also i did a rough roof chop which i will be adding filler to and sanding to a smooth surface. Also this came with lots of optional parts which included a soft top roof, which i butchered for the rear window.

This is the original roof height.


And this is the new height.


And this is how it kinda looks together, in a very basic way.

[AstroRide44]

thats a monster chop

[GvEman]

looks good Tikiman! but you need to do as they did in the programe. section it or what they caled it and then drop it over the frame. I am looking forward to this one!

[Tikiman]

Yes, i'm going to do that. But first i need to figure out how to drop the front down at the same time. The one that they did the front end (radiator) and engien were dropped aswell to keep the bonnet line the same all the way. And maybe the flat bed needs lowering the same. What do you think?
It would definitely be great to get a little help with this one.

[tonioseven]

Coming along great!!

[JTRACING]

Looking Awesome!!!!

[ol' dude]

Looking good so far, if you have any questions about Z'd and C'd frames, PM me!! Great to see other people building these! Check out my gallery for some photos or go to rat rod in your search engine!!!!!

[Tikiman]

Thanks for your comments. Very encouraging, and i'll be sure check your gallery Ol'Dude. And PM you.

[proosen]

Nice one! I saw that one to and I must say your fast out of the starting blocks! But hey! Don't let Burbank Choppers know you called their cars rat rods or you'll have an argument coming your way Looking good and I must say that the car they built was a really cool ride, wouldn't mind having one of thoose myself. Good to see something else besides imports and race cars.

Niclas

[mike united]

Very different Matt & very nice

Mike

[Wheelin75r]

Damn, I have to get mine started!!
Nice work you did there, I'll keep an eye on this one!!

[Tikiman]

Just a little update showing how i've filled and sanded the gaps out of the body. The body is nearly ready for paint now, just got to chop the doors.

[ol' dude]

Watch the doors, they are very fragile!! Did the pics work that I sent you? Looking good so far!

[Tikiman]

Yeah thanks. I found some good websites aswell. Pretty useful.

[Tikiman]

Here's where i am so far. I started priming but ran out of primer btw.
Also i have still got to lower the body down over the frame. And i am still not sure if i will use the wheels in the pics or some steelies that also came with the kit.




The white line here is where the frame used to be and the red line is to more clearly show where the frame has been dropped to.