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Post by Skid Fri 14 Aug 2015, 12:34 am

With the MiG-125 on hold, I need something to get on with that will be pretty quick to build as the Truck Community Build starts in just over two weeks.

I also fancied a parts box build so, digging around in there, I came up with his lot:

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This is what I have in mind:

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Since it's a single seater, I'm thinking I might make a 'monacle' winscreen.

The chassis and suspension (minus outriggers) are from a Revell AC Cobra, the bucket T body, Turtle deck and rad surrond, are from the AMT Competition engines kit, not sure where the seat comes from or the wheels and tyres and the engine is a 2 litre Fiat 131 twin cam rally engine putting out close to 400bhp.

Should be enough don't you think?? LOL

The rear wheels inners, and outers are actually full wheels in themselves:

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However, they were still too narrow, so I added some spacers...

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... and now they fit:

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Post by Guest Fri 14 Aug 2015, 2:50 am

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Post by stevegt738 Fri 14 Aug 2015, 6:23 am

Crazy stuff Al, love it.
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Post by Geezerman Fri 14 Aug 2015, 10:10 am

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That's a great looking chassis for a hot rod !!
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Post by Skid Fri 14 Aug 2015, 5:03 pm

Thanks guys.

I remembered a chopped T resin body I had in the stash and couldn't resist a mock up. Glad I did 'cos I think this looks much better.

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Now the question is ....... rod or rat???

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Post by Johnag Fri 14 Aug 2015, 5:05 pm

popcorn

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Post by Guest Fri 14 Aug 2015, 5:31 pm

Hot Rod, Luv it Al.

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Post by Skid Fri 14 Aug 2015, 5:48 pm

Andy..... should I top up the KFC then?? Cobratee parts box build 1792231099

Thanks Buck.

Possible rat set up:

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Come on guys, help me out. Rod or Rat?? And should I keep the body at this rake or lower the rear end?

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Post by Guest Fri 14 Aug 2015, 5:51 pm

I think Rat rod


but only so i can steal ... sorry .... "pick up" some ideas for the 31 model A that arrived this morning Cobratee parts box build 1705482731


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Oh yeah .... i personally think a level body looks better so a bit lower on the rear in my opinion.

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Post by Skid Fri 14 Aug 2015, 7:24 pm

Thanks for your input Colin. Appreciated.

I cleaned up the chassis....

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.... and made up some engine mounts:

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They still need a little work once the MEK has cured.

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Post by Johnag Fri 14 Aug 2015, 9:02 pm

Hi Al,

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Post by john2308 Sat 15 Aug 2015, 3:23 am

Al, I would make the body even with the bottom of the chassis then you could go either rod or rat Cobratee parts box build 1302946665

For a rod I'd use the chrome wheels and for a rat I'd use the steelies but the front tires look to wide and to big around to me Cobratee parts box build 3887228019
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Post by Geezerman Sat 15 Aug 2015, 10:58 am

If ya still need to ask, I would normally vote rat. But that chassis is so cool (and, after asking, yer CLEANING THE THING UP, fer crissake !) I'll go with hot rod. Cobratee parts box build 2776978727
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Post by Skid Sat 15 Aug 2015, 11:50 am

Thanks for all the input guys. Much appreciated.

Made my decision. It's going to be a rat rod with steelies and wide boots on the rear. Spokes on the front. Body will be a lot lower at the rear.

The rear track is too wide at the mo but I'll take care of that shortly.

I know pie crusts would be more traditional but I kinda like those wide boots.

The original door hinges were poorly defined, so I shaved them and replaced them.

I also added a 'ventilated' sun visor.

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Post by RetiredMike Sat 15 Aug 2015, 1:41 pm

Very sweet, Al. Is there any way to bring the back of the body down more so you can't see 'air' between the frame and the body?
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Post by Skid Sat 15 Aug 2015, 4:53 pm

That's the intention Mike.

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Post by Skid Sat 15 Aug 2015, 6:21 pm

At first I had the body level with the top of the chassis but that looked too tall for a rat. So I channelled it to the lower edge of the chassis:

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I could get it about 2.5mm lower..... what do you lot think?

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Post by Guest Sat 15 Aug 2015, 8:26 pm

I would leave it as is, Al. It looks drivable now and that adds a lot to the model IMHO.

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Post by Geezerman Sat 15 Aug 2015, 9:16 pm

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Clean - hot rod
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Post by harron68 Sun 16 Aug 2015, 12:03 am

Mismatch on tires, but it's your rod so do it your way.  I always have loved the chopped T body, a rarity until they began reissuing iT !

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Post by Skid Sun 16 Aug 2015, 12:43 am

The front tyres aren't staying Mike. I have found a pair, slightly wider and slightly larger in diameter, that still fit the wire wheels.

She now sits in her own floor:......

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.... and I made a transmission tunnel from sheet brass:

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Post by coyote Sun 16 Aug 2015, 3:20 am

Cobratee parts box build 1817768433 Me and Andy watching what you are doing.
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Post by Skid Sun 16 Aug 2015, 4:25 pm

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Ever since I bought the body, (years ago) it was always going to have the top opened. So I got to it.

First I drew the cutout twice on the roof. The inner line was for the holes and the outer line was for guidance when cleaning up.

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When all the holes were drilled, I re-inserted the motor tool drill bit, turned it on, and with sideways pressure, it was a snap to cut through the remaining resin.

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Unfortunately, the resin on the roof is quite thick. Probably just going to have to live with that though. Still a little cleanup to do I see.

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I then replaced the cut out roof section with some frying pan spatter mesh.

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It has the side advantage of making the interior very light and easier to see into.

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Post by Guest Sun 16 Aug 2015, 4:53 pm

Result !!!!!!

Great idea Al

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Post by Guest Sun 16 Aug 2015, 5:02 pm

Looking great Al. Any way you can bevel the roof opening so the thickness isn't quite so obvious? Also check your PMs.

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