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Tad Dowdy

@taddowdy

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Professional model builder and master craftsman in DFW area
Commissioning models since the 70s
Slot cars
Railroads
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Progress on the Revell 1930 ford coupe conversion to a roadster. More photos tomorrow. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #modelbuildersamerica #modelcarbuilder #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #customcars by @taddowdy

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Progress on the Revell 1930 model A COUPE conversion to a roadster almost finished. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following #modelcarbuilder #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #customcars #rockandroll by @taddowdy

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Coming soon. Been wanting this kit for awhile, however it's price prevented me from buying it.
The kit makes into a 48 version also. Which is my birth year. Today I found it for under 50.00 dollars.
On Amazon. Still pricy but since my birthday is the 17th of the month I decided screw it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO ME. Hopefully it will arrive
By then. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #modelcarbuilder #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #scaleriders #50slowriders by @taddowdy

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Motor for 30 ford coupe modified to a rag top. Box stock Motor with hand made linkage and oil filler/breather . Breather placement on valley pan indicative of early Buick nailhead 1953 to 55 I think.Not Done yet with Motor. Slow going these days on the fiddley bits. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #modelcarbuilder #scaleriders #americana by @taddowdy

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9 days ago

Awhile back. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #modelbuildersamerica #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #America #ducecoupe by @taddowdy

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12 days ago

Staying busy. Scored a book been looking for awhile not three miles from my house at half price bookstore. Paid 12.50 for it. Also making progress on the "think I will make a convertible 30 ford out of a coupe project " as usual on builds like this I have no specific concept. I just go for it. Have a good weekend. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #americana #customcar #carartist by @taddowdy

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Making a nailhead Buick powered 30 ford roadster from a 30 ford coupe. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #modelbuilder #scaleriders #hotrodhistory #americana #usa by @taddowdy

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16 days ago

The 55chevy gasser drag car project is finally done. The bits modified/scratchbuilt interior. Motor junkyard parts special,paint .Mr surfacer gray primer wet sanded multiple times. Clear coat
Testors gloss Clear lacquer. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #MODELBUILDER #modelcarbuilder #hotrodhistory #scaleriders #dragracing by @taddowdy

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19 days ago

Well the 36 Ford is finally finished. The bits- frame modified Revell 32 Ford, trunk lid scratch built (kit one way to thick ) motor junkyard special, wheels and tires junkyard also. Radiator Revell. Paint rattle can enamel. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #MODELBUILDER #round2models #hotrodhistory #scaleriders #carartist by @taddowdy

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21 days ago

Welcome to the first installment of stuff I have built. Starting in the 60s to the present. I have worked as a model builder of all types from prototype to architecture, to things I now wish I had no party to. I have built sets,props,master's for model kits . Been a selling artist, worked in the oilfield. Built stuff for Disney to six flags parks.A lifetime of experiences. The main question is .. did we really land on the moon. Lol 😂. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. Enjoy life.#MODELBUILDER #ARTIST#movieminiatures #craftsmanship #carpenter by @taddowdy

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22 days ago

Today's efforts, Fabricated a down force wing from stryene and abs for the redo of the old mpc Ramchargers dragster. Took advantage of change in weather to finally get some paint on projects. Reveal tomorrow. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following. #modelcarbuilder #MODELBUILDER #hotrodhistory #carartist #dragracing by @taddowdy

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22 days ago

Lot's going on. Stay tuned, stay safe and as always thanks for following.#moebiusmodels #MODELBUILDER #dragracing #hotrodhistory #modelcarbuilder by @taddowdy

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