Basic Black Deuce Highboy Roadster

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 (see: https://ozautobuilders.forumotion.com/t7816-51-chevy-fastback-coupe-mild-custom-disaster-has-struck ), 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.

 nice work

How I like em, nice work Bernard   

 

  i have a question about the aircleaner, i like this style and use them when i can but i usually paint the lower part in white or of white to simulate filterpaper, i notice that yours is chrome do they come like that ? have i been doing it wrong ?

It's a Dirty Deuce.  Nice one B.

Nice work like the wash on the seat looks cool

Thanx guys.   For me it's always about capturing The Look. Which by no means is to ignore technique - a crummy paint job, visible seams, misaligned parts, inappropriate details, etc., will kill a build every time - but all the skill in the world won't save a goofy looking car. Ironically, knowing that to be the case allows me to focus on the skills side even more. Even after nearly 6 years back in to car modeling each project involves a lot of new or evolving skills. As simple as this build was, it was no exception. I'm just glad it came out looking like I had hoped it would...  One thing for sure, tackling a straightforward project like this to bounce back from the '51 Chevy Meltdown did the trick. This is the first primer rod I've done in several years. I like the effect so much I know it won't be the last!

dv8v8 wrote:  i have a question about the aircleaner, i like this style and use them when i can but i usually paint the lower part in white or of white to simulate filterpaper, i notice that yours is chrome do they come like that ? have i been doing it wrong ?

You're right, the filter element should be detailed to look like paper. The mistake is mine, but I thought the chrome ribs seemed appropriate so I just detailed the air cleaner with some black wash.

thanks Bernard was just curious thought it may have been a type i havent seen before.