Hot Rod

**nine fingers** · 28th May 2016, 06:26 PM

Seeing Crowie (Peter) has reinvigorated toy making, I thought I had better join in. A couple of months ago I met a builder and owner of a 27 T Ford Bucket Hot Rod. One look at the vehicle and it would be a great model to make. I was supplied with all measurements and photos to get any information I needed. Started on the mag wheels, rims are only 41 mm diam, front tyre 180 mm wide, rear 305 mm wide. Scale of the vehicle will be 10/1, finished length will be 332 mm long. See what I can do before I the venture north for the winter.
cheers John.

**Repliconics** · 28th May 2016, 08:01 PM

Very much looking forward to seeing more of your fantastic work.
Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman.

Cheers mate
Trev.

**Dalboy** · 28th May 2016, 08:38 PM

I am along for the ride, as Trev said always enjoy your builds.

**crowie** · 28th May 2016, 10:03 PM

Always enjoy watching a master craftsman at work, thank you John...

I'm struggling a bit the Hot Rod or the model of the Hot Rod....both would be just the best of both worlds.

Let's hope John's trip north is far enough away for this ride to take shape.

Cheers, Peter

**Keith_1** · 29th May 2016, 10:12 AM

Great to see you back building again John. Look forward to it

regards

Keith

**Treecycle** · 29th May 2016, 10:49 AM

That brightens my day to see you embarking on a new project. Looking forward to a hot rod build.
Enjoy your trip north when you go and we will be eagerly awaiting your return to continue your build.

**nine fingers** · 2nd June 2016, 07:55 PM

I think I bit off more than possible with a 10/1 scale, maybe next time I will follow Trev and go for 3/1 or 4/1 scale toy. Utterly impossible to get the detail
in wood. Made the rear suspension, springs may have to be adjusted when the body is fitted. Making good progress with the time I have. John.

**crowie** · 2nd June 2016, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by nine fingers

I think I bit off more than possible with a 10/1 scale, maybe next time I will follow Trev and go for 3/1 or 4/1 scale toy. Utterly impossible to get the detail
in wood. Made the rear suspension, springs may have to be adjusted when the body is fitted. Making good progress with the time I have. John.

Still John, You have made it look good, live rear end...Cheers, Peter

**artme** · 2nd June 2016, 09:27 PM

Right up to your usual excellent standard NF!!

Keep it coming!

**Repliconics** · 3rd June 2016, 04:26 AM

I'd love to see the detail and finish a craftsman of your calibre would achieve working at a larger scale.
I doubt I could even begin to come up with a word that would do justice to the end result!.
Honestly John your work inspires me every time I have the pleasure of seeing it.

Cheers
Trev.

**nine fingers** · 8th June 2016, 08:18 PM

Have been working on the front suspension , steering etc. The front has a transverse leaf spring, this has a solid spring, no hope of being able to get any
movement. This type of suspension on the front I have been told , is known as suicide suspension! Still to work out how to operate the steering.
Got the radiator sitting up in position, will start on the bucket body next. John.

**crowie** · 8th June 2016, 09:35 PM

Looks great John.... Your attention to detail is always to be admired sir...thank you for the photos though I wish they were larger...Cheers, Peter

**Treecycle** · 8th June 2016, 10:20 PM

As usual, a work of art.

**Dalboy** · 9th June 2016, 05:37 AM

Front end coming along great yet another craftsman at work

**Repliconics** · 9th June 2016, 05:43 AM

Fantastic stuff mate.
Absolutely love your work!.

Cheers
Trev.

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