1930 Ford Model A Coupe

[johnj]

Started a new one tonight.



This car was one of the first California Highway Patrol four-wheel vehicles. At the time of the formation of the Patrol in 1929 virtually all Officers rode motorcycles. The four-wheel vehicles were assigned to supervisors. As I said, this was one of the first.

When the model is completed I intend for it to look substantially like this.



The 1/1 car was restored by Sgt. Bryan Duncan. Sgt. Duncan and his wife are shown standing next to the car. Sgt. Duncan is wearing a California Highway Patrol uniform of 1930s vintage.

More to follow. I hope you guys like this one.

[tool]

very cool project great photo !

[johnj]

The first thing I found with this kit was that the body is in two parts. In addition, the engraving for the fabric insert in the top, to put it mildly, sucked.

I sanded the engraving off the roof and replaced it with half round styrene.

It still needs a bit of work, but I think it will work out pretty well.

The top and the bottom of the body, even after fitting, did not align well. There was a small gap completely around the joint.

The gap will need to be filled.

I have started the process using AC and accelerator.

It still needs quite a bit of work, but I think it will be acceptable when done.

[rustyrat1960]

I am chomping on the bit John!
This is looking real fine!
Thank You for sharing
Later
Russ