Model Cars

The Importance of Stance The stance of a model can significantly affect its overall appearance. While the Revell kit’s suspension looks good right out of the box, we aim for a meaner, more aggressive look by lowering the vehicle. This can be achieved with some simple modifications using your hobby knife and/or razor saw.

Step 1: Modifying the Front Suspension

Start by referring to Fig 1. Here, we’ll make targeted cuts to achieve our desired lowered stance.

What You’ll Need:

What You'll Need:

What You'll Need:

• Tamiya Dull Red aerosol
• Tamiya Deck Tan aerosol
• Tamiya Rubber Black aerosol
• Dark grey enamel paint
• 2000 wet & dry abrasive paper
• Lacquer thinner
• Cotton ear buds
• Tamiya Clear gloss spray
• Decals from Virgil “Dr Cranky” and Slixx
• Tamiya clear flat spray
• Rust and Dust Wash from Micromark

Step-by-Step Instructions

What You'll Need:

• Razor saw
• Sharp hobby knife
• Masking tape
• Model cement (your favourite type)
• Assorted files and emery board
• Thin plastic card

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Goal: A Highboy Rod with Attitude
The objective of our project is to create a unique Highboy Rod that blends Rat Rod aesthetics with contemporary and traditional influences. We’ll be working almost exclusively with kit parts, with minimal exceptions for wiring and a few essentials. The end result will be a distinctive, custom-built rod that radiates personality and craftsmanship.

Tools and Materials You'll Need: