1936 Ford Street Rod
AMT 1936 Ford. 1/25th. Kit from the 60's that has recently been rereleased. Latest release version has globs of molded plastic on the bottom side like a resin slush mold that needed clean up before any building could start. a couple days worth of sanding, filling & more sanding. Frame & exhaust was molded to the floor pan so all that was cut loose & a new floor pan created. The frame is pinned to the floor so it is removable. Front & rear suspension, drivetrain & steering was adapted from the Phantom Vicky kit. Small block Ford engine is from the Revell '32 Ford kit. Engine is wired, new pulley & belts scratched, radiator sectioned & radiator hoses scratched. Body has a #scale inch section tapered to the front giving it a built in rake. Running boards removed. The interior is pretty much stock with aftermarket gauges. Door panels had to be cut down because of the body section. Duval windshield is a soft metal with Bare Metal foil. This was salvaged from my parts box.
Paint is Testors One Coat lacquer decanted & shot thru a external feed airbrush. Metalflake was too thick for my internal mix guns.
Thanks for looking. If you want to see more of the build process it's posted at WIP.
Hope you enjoy it.
P. S.
Steve those are the Douglas packs from the Phantom Vicky kit. The exhaust & tail pipes are scratch built from the old Auto World flexible plastic. Still flexible from the 60's when I got it.
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Craig Abrahamson said on January 25, 2015
Sharp lookin' rod there, Al...nice job.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 25, 2015
Thanks Craig. Didn't use the rattle can on this one.
California Steve said on January 25, 2015
Al! that is Sooooo fine a Hot Rod! I love the way you used the different shades of green from top to bottom. I can sure tell you know about cars from the engineering put into the chassis.
That is one Smokin Hot Rod.
California Steve
AL HOFFMAN said on January 25, 2015
Thanks Steve. I will admit I had to be thinking at least two steps ahead on this one. When I modified one thing it usually affected about three areas down the line.
Jack Mugan said on January 25, 2015
Great looking roadster Al, although I was hoping you were going to do the coupe. Nice craftsmanship on all the alterations nonetheless.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 25, 2015
Thanks Jack. They were times during the build I wished I would have chosen the coupe. Building the interior would have gone quicker.
Morne Meyer said on January 25, 2015
This is a real gem. The engine detail adds to the WOW factor of this model. Well done!
AL HOFFMAN said on January 25, 2015
Appreciate your comments Morne. Had to make a front motor mount & seriously modify the firewall to get that engine in there. Just barely clears the bottom of the hood.
Craig Abrahamson said on January 26, 2015
I went back and looked again at your WIP post and still couldn't find any mention of the wheels. I can remember those cool-lookin' gray mag wheels (they were my favorite on street rods). Looks like you nailed the "look" of 'em. Were they included in the kit and what did you paint 'em with?
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Should have mentioned them Craig. I bought them assembled at the Toledo NNL. A vendor makes them & sells them in packs of 4. All different designs. This one was similar to the early Keystone mags. Unfortunately he doesn't put a name or contact info on the packages so I have no way to reach him except the show.
Rob Pollock said on January 26, 2015
I like two-tone split with the greens on the chassis and the body shell. Nice looking street car, Al.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Rob. I looked around at my car models & realized I tend to paint blue a lot so it was time for something different.
George Williams said on January 26, 2015
I've been looking forward to seeing this one finished, Al, and I'm definitely not disappointed. It's one sweet looking car, everything is just right, the detailing, paintwork, and just the way it stands...terrific.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks George. You probably don't see too many like this on the streets in your neck of the woods.
Gregor d said on January 26, 2015
Cool looking motor there Al. Like it.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Gregor. Do you have anything on the bench right now?
Gregor d said on January 26, 2015
Hi Al - 1/48 Airfix Spitfire XII at the painting stage. Progressing slowly. Hows your 1/48 Curtiss Hawk doing?
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
The Hawk hasn't progressed much. Still out to do which is a good thing.
Bernd Müller said on January 26, 2015
Wrrrooooommmm
Great car, Al. Love it 🙂
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Bernd. How did you know I still like to make those noises?
Tom Bebout said on January 26, 2015
Looks great Al, love the color as well as the motor work. Nice job
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Tom. Are you going to be at Dayton or Columbus this year?
Tom Bebout said on January 26, 2015
Hope to be at both as well as Indy
Rick Wilkes said on January 26, 2015
Haven't seen this one in the flesh since Al got it done, but it certainly is beautiful. The pictures don't really do justice to the transition between the greens, some of the best painting I've ever seen.
Well done my friend.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Rick. Now I have a Blenheim & Nashorn to finish.
Simon Whitney said on January 26, 2015
One cool car there Al, nice indeed.
Well done sir.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Simon. Appreciate it.
James Kelley said on January 26, 2015
Thats beautiful, Al...!
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks James. Think I'll try for the mean look on the next on.
Paul van Acker said on January 26, 2015
That's so cool. 🙂
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Grateful for the positive comment Paul.
Jim Sullivan said on January 26, 2015
Hello Al...Very nice job on that '36 Ford. Did the license tag come with the kit or was it custom made? I ask because I'm working on my first car model in about 30 years ('58 T-bird) and I'd love to have a custom tag for it.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Jim. The plates are reduced photos of actual plates you can usually buy at the automotive model swap meets. You usually get about 20 to a sheet. I've had mine for a while so don't know a supplier off hand. The surround is PE that I attach with Future. If you are good with are computor you could do the plates yourself.
Jim Sullivan said on January 26, 2015
Thanks for the info Al...can you contact me off-board at [email protected] I'd like to get some further info from you. Many thanks.
Mike Maynard said on January 26, 2015
A sweet model of a sweet ride. The engine compartment looks real fine, what do you use for wiring?
AL HOFFMAN said on January 26, 2015
Thanks Mike. That is a pre-wired distributor you can order at
http://www.madmodeling.com
They are offered in 4, 6 & 8 cyl versions. Different color caps too. I used a 6 cyl set on my Delahaye.