Question for Model A Types re: Ramblin' Wreck

wasjr wrote:

If I recall correctly there are two sources for this vehicle. They are both 1/24 scale . 1930 Monogram and the Monogram Untouchables double kit Or use the common 30 Monogram Chevy body mounted on a 30 ford kit

Third source; my extensive stash!  I'm using a 1974 Monogram boxing of the 5-window coupe, and just removing everything that's not "Sports Coupe".  I'll use plastic card to recreate the soft top.

I've never heard of Monogram producing a '30 Chevy.  Are you sure you're not thinking of the MPC 1932 Chevrolet kit?  I don't have one, but I suspect it would probably be way more work to convert to a Ford than starting with the Model A I have.

[edit] Well, whaddaya know!  The Monogram Model A 5-window coupe kit has been re-popped, and showed up in the LHS today.

Phil

I love the sprites! Not many cars out there are as much fun to hit a back country road in!

I've been on the track a few times in an H production bug-eye. Those things are absolutely terrifyingly fun at 120mph!

If I recall correctly there are two sources for this vehicle. They are both 1/24 scale .

1930 Monogram and the Monogram Untouchables double kit

Or use the common 30 Monogram Chevy body mounted on a 30 ford kit  

666Irish wrote:

The term Cabriolet can and has been used to describe both roadsters and convertibles. It is generally a catch all term. The difference between a roadster and a convertible (also known as a drop head coupe) is that a convertible has roll up windows, and a roadster does not. A roadster has what are known as 'side curtains'. Basically a removable window that needs to be taken out seperately from the folding top and stored.

Yeah, I usta drive a frog-eyed Sprite, so I have an intimate familiarity with side curtains and stowable hoods.

Best I can determine from several board and PM comments, the "Wreck" is actually a Sport Coupe, and has a soft top that, while resembling that of a cabriolet, does not fold down.

Thanks to all for the ideas, leads and thoughts

Phil

The term Cabriolet can and has been used to describe both roadsters and convertibles. It is generally a catch all term. The difference between a roadster and a convertible (also known as a drop head coupe) is that a convertible has roll up windows, and a roadster does not. A roadster has what are known as 'side curtains'. Basically a removable window that needs to be taken out seperately from the folding top and stored.

Two good examples of this, if you care to look them up, are the MGA, and the Austin Healey 100, and 100-6.