Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Crowie show him a really fast and I mean fast HOT ROD For real!!!

- htl

My pleasure Bruce….Just for Ducky…Some Early Ford Hot Rods….

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

I actually remember the legendary John Holmes!

Oh yes very nice I must say, sadly we dont see much of them on the roads these days

Show me an off cut please, and have you made anything with it yet.

If its the same as red/grey Ironbark it will finish really well

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Show me an off cut please, and have you made anything with it yet.

If its the same as red/grey Ironbark it will finish really well

- robscastle

Rob, A local woodworker who makes flutes from timber like Gidgee needed some timber for a work bench.
He bought 3 boards off of me which I ran through my Dewalt DW735 with a Byrd Shelix Cutterhead for him…He made a WOW of a woodwork bench which looks way too good to use!!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

That is one mean, beautiful bench and Heavy Duty to boot! WOW

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

I actually remember the legendary John Holmes!

Oh yes very nice I must say, sadly we dont see much of them on the roads these days

Show me an off cut please, and have you made anything with it yet.

If its the same as red/grey Ironbark it will finish really well

- robscastle

rc, rc, rc... A quick lesson in English.

One should NOT mention "John Holmes", "we don't see much of them", "off cut" and "finish really well" in the same sentence without arousing the attention of the censors.

I suppose with a good set of blades, I shouldn't be surprised that the lawn in the background is neat….

However, that great bench

somehow resurrects this conversation! Beaut looking timber.

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Oh come on Pete that bench is just outright unashamed bragging

Look at the finish on it and a Wilton on the end too, ...I would be interested to find out where you got that from!

Confirms my comment that the timber finishes well, tough as though, and speaking of tough are those burn marks on the prepped timber.

Thanks for the Hot rod diversion too! makes a plesant distraction, ...no wonder your building a V8 engine.

BTW speaking of bragging I am not sure if I ever showed you "my" chainsaw!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

BTW speaking of bragging I am not sure if i ever showed you "my" chainsaw!

- robscastle
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Now that thing is just plain scary!!!!!!!!! 8-[

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Exactly what you need to shred hoon Fords!

BTW speaking of bragging I am not sure if I ever showed you "my" chainsaw!

- robscastle

I could use one of those to cut the missuses scones.

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

There is that thread where we were talking about be good to your wife?
This is the tool I would have the key locked up and kept in a bank vault. LOL

And to get back to the project.
Great motor work Crowie!!!!!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

... And to get back to the project...

- htl

Good choice of words #4, I would have said on track...

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

BTW speaking of bragging I am not sure if i ever showed you "my" chainsaw!

- robscastle

Now that thing is just plain scary!!!!!!!!! 8-[

- htl

How about this two man lift V8 Chainsaw World Record cut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9x8rBKC4BE

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

There is that thread where we were talking about be good to your wife?
This is the tool I would have the key locked up and kept in a bank vault. LOL

And to get back to the project.
Great motor work Crowie!!!!!

- htl

Thank you Bruce for bring the blog back to Hot Rods…

I've been working on refining a precision wheel cutting jig with SPECIAL THANKS to "LBD" for his assistance!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Oh come on Pete that bench is just outright unashamed bragging

Look at the finish on it and a Wilton on the end too, ...I would be interested to find out where you got that from!

Confirms my comment that the timber finishes well, tough as though, and speaking of tough are those burn marks on the prepped timber.

Thanks for the Hot rod diversion too! makes a plesant distraction, ...no wonder your building a V8 engine.

BTW speaking of bragging I am not sure if I ever showed you "my" chainsaw!

- robscastle

Rob, The young bloke who built the bench actually commented when he originally bought the timber from me after we cleaned it up in the thicknesser that it looked way too good for a work bench; and YES the photo of the bench really proves his comment; he did a damn fine job on it for sure!!
He dropped around last week to ask for some more to make a "child's size" work bench for his daughter who is always in the shed when he's doing his flutes; I just gave him enough for that project, NO CHARGE!!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

.... a "child s size" work bench for his daughter… I just gave him enough for that project, NO CHARGE!!
- crowie

Het crowie... The way everybody abuses and curses this duck, I'm sure I must be some ones daughter… (and if not… I'll fake it and even play with dolls… mind you… Ken ones)... Do I now get a freebie… FOF (Free Of Freight)???

I always wanted one of those workbenches! Just wrap the vice carefully… and the lacquer for the bench in non-volatile cans.., UNLESS it comes pre painted!

I've been working on refining a precision wheel cutting jig with SPECIAL THANKS to "LBD" for his assistance!

- crowie

And you've been having one too many Christmas spirits… Then ones that whisper in your ear that the duck actually knows what he's talking about?

I strut my feathers like a peacock… not to show off… but to get sympathy and handouts… OH yeah… that freebie!!!!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Was just checking out your work, Wow your work in top shelf. It look like you have a great shop to work in. My shop is the size of a closet 17" x 9' with all my tool in there I am lucky it I can turn around without saying hello to myself..lol

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Well I've made an addition plus modification to the Ford Engine,
while I research the type of body to build and sort out the wheel tread cutting jig.

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

 

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine..

Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine…

BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement…

This is my first attempt at both a "blog" and a build project like this…

I've watched, been inspired and encouraged by so many top toy & model makers on LJ's, I've been challenged and stretched to improve my skills…

The time and patience to do these detailed toys is extraordinary, especially for a bloke who enjoys making simple strong toys for children to play with…

Saying that, I still want the Hot Rod to be strong enough for play, so here goes!!

Looking great ya we wouldn't want it to start running backwards me thinks. ;-]

 

Scaling the model or toy

I need some assistance PLEASE with the scaling the model or toy.

I have a few of the Toys & Joys Plans all say "Scale - Full" !!

BUT what is there actual build scale to that of the real vehicle; in particular the 34 Ford or 36 Chevy??.

The reason for asking is that I have found the Hot Rod shape i'm going to have a go at making, complete with dimensions and now need to scale those drawings to suit the chassis of one of the T&J's vehicles and the "BIG BLOCK ENGINE" already built.

Thank you in advance ladies and gents..

 

My vote would go to the modeling masters
LBD
htl
Dutchy
Bushmaster and the likes

I am sure somebody will know the answer.
In fact I was trolling around T & J myselfthis week looking for an AEC Regent III bus to build but found nothing yet.

LBD reckons the Rock Maple is the wood of choice for model makers.

 

And we have wheels

And we have wheels…

2.75" dia a 1" for the front

three segments with 20 tread cuts at 5deg

3.5" dia x 2" for the rear..

five segments with 20 tread cuts at 5deg

 

And we have wheels

And we have wheels…

2.75" dia a 1" for the front

three segments with 20 tread cuts at 5deg

3.5" dia x 2" for the rear..

five segments with 20 tread cuts at 5deg

Oh bother the second photo has mucked up!!

Also NOTE TO SELF - minimum 10deg for next time!!

 

The body of the Hot Rod is the bucket....

The body of the Hot Rod is the bucket which is were I thought I should start to get the vehicle length scaled and then make some seats…

 

The body of the Hot Rod is the bucket....

The body of the Hot Rod is the bucket which is were I thought I should start to get the vehicle length scaled and then make some seats…

Wow, you are joining the big leagues, Fantastic. Must be that hot weather has got your blood flowing.

 

The seats

The seats…

Well at first I was going to do something similar to the beaut dowel seats in Bruce's [aka htl] VW Thing BUT.

I had a look around the internet images of some beautiful Hot Rod Ford T-Buckets

and they either had a fully upholstered high back bench seat or fancy bucket seats;

I decided on bucket seats.

 

The seats

The seats…

Well at first I was going to do something similar to the beaut dowel seats in Bruce's [aka htl] VW Thing BUT.

I had a look around the internet images of some beautiful Hot Rod Ford T-Buckets

and they either had a fully upholstered high back bench seat or fancy bucket seats;

I decided on bucket seats.

Apologies folks, I can't seem to get the orientation of the "phoney photos" correct….

 

What do we call the back of the T-Bucket?

What do we call the back of the T-Bucket?

Is it a pickup, a ute, a boot, a trunk?

 

What do we call the back of the T-Bucket?

What do we call the back of the T-Bucket?

Is it a pickup, a ute, a boot, a trunk?

THAT BLUE MAN IS VERY ACTIVE

 

We have a radiator...

We have a radiator…

Not an easy task but a lot of guess work and sanding have proved the deal….

I've been working on the chassis, securing the engine in place, the positioning of the rear wheels,
also the steering wheel, gear stick, and pedals….
The steering wheel is similar to that which Dutchy showed in his "how to", though I've had difficulty finding a good range of timber button at the local large sewing shop.

Were I'm in a little trouble is the front wheels setup!
It's causing me some issues as this is a play toy not a model.

 

We have a radiator...

We have a radiator…

Not an easy task but a lot of guess work and sanding have proved the deal….

I've been working on the chassis, securing the engine in place, the positioning of the rear wheels,
also the steering wheel, gear stick, and pedals….
The steering wheel is similar to that which Dutchy showed in his "how to", though I've had difficulty finding a good range of timber button at the local large sewing shop.

Were I'm in a little trouble is the front wheels setup!
It's causing me some issues as this is a play toy not a model.

It s causing me some issues as this is a play toy not a model.

- crowie

Of course it,s a play toy, it's a Ford.

He is getting very nice Crowie

 

I think the chassis is done....

I think the chassis is done….

Worked out the front wheels positioning then the radiator position, adding a support to give a better glue surface area…

I made up a set of transverse springs for the front, shaped the rails plus added a bumper bar…..

I have also positioned the steering wheel, gear stick plus the three [3] pedals….

ALL EXCEPT the rear bumper bar and tail light but they'll come later….

 

I think the chassis is done....

I think the chassis is done….

Worked out the front wheels positioning then the radiator position, adding a support to give a better glue surface area…

I made up a set of transverse springs for the front, shaped the rails plus added a bumper bar…..

I have also positioned the steering wheel, gear stick plus the three [3] pedals….

ALL EXCEPT the rear bumper bar and tail light but they'll come later….

Cummin' 'long nicely crowie... Ya inna triathlon with #4 and Dutchy?

Just don't get too far ahead of the field and take up foreign citizenship or you'll never make an Australian politician… no matter how well you can lie and crap on!