First scratchbuilt body - '29 Ford Coupe Rock Rod

[pastimesteve]

Here's something I've been working on for the past few weeks -- a 1929-30 Ford Model A coupe rock rod on SCX10 axles and tranny, with the STRC short wheelbase chassis. It's still very much a work in progress. I wanted to teach myself how to scratchbuild a body with styrene, because let's just say I have eclectic tastes when it comes to my scale rigs.

So, being my first attempt, this is far, far from perfect. Curves on the 1:1 are totally missed here and I would have liked to have made the body a little wider, but it was a great learning experience and the errors I made on this build will help me on my next project.

I purposely wanted the numbers to be hand painted on and to look a little rough, like some of the dirt track Ford Coupes I've seen on the Internet. The X's on the hood/bonnet represent "wins" the driver has had, much like pilots used to paint on their fighter planes during WWII for kills.

Anyway, here are a few pics:

[mjc597]

Very nice, it's different and unique!! I like it and the hand painted numbers set it off...nice job !

[paleblue46]

Pretty cool ....looks good

[Mike Flea]

I like it, very nice Steve, great job for a first time styrene build

[joe122]

I like it. Very different. Well done for your first attempt.

[billy bones]

Sweet man, I'd be proud to be able to make something like that.
Excellent job!

[rustneversleeps]

Looks real,i like it.Hey start a new class..
Now all you need now is white wall tires..

[RiZZa]

Thanks for some great inspiration !

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[pastimesteve]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm anxious to tackle the next body -- something more truck-like. ;)

[adamargue]

This is sweet man! Kinda rat rod style looks awesome the numbers looks sweet on there.

[RiZZa]

So how does it drive?

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[RiderZ]

Pretty cool.Very unique!!!

[pastimesteve]

Originally Posted by RiZZa

So how does it drive?

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Hi RiZZa -- it drives nicely, although I don't rock crawl with it. The short wheelbase would probably be its downfall on sharp slopes. I do mostly trail stuff with it.

I've thought about chopping the back off and turning it into a truck to extend the wheelbase a bit. The rear deck always kind of bothered me, because although I attempted to replicate the rear of a 1:1 coupe, I think the slope is a bit too severe.

Steve

[WesleyRoy]

Looks great!.

[Scrap]

I like it.

Do not modify this body. Make another one with a bed and longer wheelbase if needed.

[shannwah]

The curves that you did do turned out nicely. This is cool!

[pastimesteve]

Thank you shannwah, scrap and wesleyroy for the nice words! Scrap, no worries, I've left the body alone! ;) I'm really surprised this little guy has received the attention it has. Anyway, I hope it inspires other noobs like me to give scratchbuilding a try! Currently planning out my next build, but something more mainstream.

Steve

[grunt95]

I know this is kinda old but dang this looks great! Maybe some white walls are in store? Looks great either way

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[pastimesteve]

Thank you grunt95 and EZ CHOPPER! Much appreciated!

Steve