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1:32 Kitbash: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup – Part 3
Sunday, November 27, 2016
This is the final part of my 1930 Ford Model A Roaster Pickup kitbash using the Lindberg 1:32 Customizable Show Rod 2-pack and Lindberg 1:32 1930 Ford Model A Pickup.
Parts are painted, now it is time for assembly.
As mentioned in part 2, I assembled the motor using the “Rear Mill Bucket” instructions. As shown above.
Next I assembled the frame (A1), body (A3+A4+A5+A6), dash (A17), steering wheel (A19), windshield (a9), glass (A25), bed (A7a), grille (A2), tail gate (A8), and interior of the cab (A10) as shown in the Model A Pickup instructions. I replaced the gear shift with the chromed one from the Super Roadster (part R10).
Front axle (R13) was slid into slot at the front of the frame. I attached wheel hubs (R55) and small wheels (R27 & R28) to front axle.
I attached drive shaft (R30), wheel hubs (R55) and large wheels (R32 & R33) to frame and engine.
At this point I also attached the exhaust (B33 & B32).
Before I could attach the radiator (A2) I needed to make supports. For this I used part A12. I cut two segments from A12 and glued them between the radiator and firewall.
I glued the headlight lenses (A26) in to the headlight assembly (A18). I cut the assembly as shown above and cemented the headlights to the side of the radiator.
I finished it up by attaching the hubcabs (I went with B38) and the radius rods (R44).
Here is the final 1:32 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup Rod.
I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Next I am going to see if I can do something with the remaining parts from this build and maybe another one of the Lindberg 1:32 kits.
This is a very cool and clever kit-bash. If I can offer a bit of critique, the roadster PU wouldn’t handle very well without the radius rods in place. You can use guitar string to make more scale appearing radiator supports. You can often get it used for free from music stores.