Taxdude Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 So i finished a couple of models last year (a big year for me) This is my 57 Plymouth Suburban Sport wagon from Modelhaus along with a V8-60 midget. The wagon is factory stock painted Ivy Green Metallic and Sand Dune White. The kit went together very well with just minor additions to the exterior, side view mirrors and wipers from the AMT 57 Chrysler 300 and a radio antenna. The interior need more work. The seats were replaced and the instrument panel was totally reworked. I also added to the trunk area some items that you need for a night of racing, gas can, toolbox, bottle jack, spare tires, box of motor oils and other various items. There was also some thinning of the floorboards and top of the chassis in order to get the fit to look better. The midget is simply a working guys weekend racer with local sponsorship. I wire and plumbed the engine and also added screens to the carbs. Carb linkage was added to the firewall and heat shields were added to the exhaust by the cockpit. All of the chrome was stripped and then sprayed with Alclad. The wheels and tires came from Replicas & Miniatures Co of Maryland. The decals are homemade on a color laser printer. I probably missed some stuff but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Like stepping back into the 50's Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Great job. The cargo looks so realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer1 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 That is really nice, great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Both are stunning, you don't see these everyday, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very nice work. They look great together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very nice! I will be needing to send Modelhaus some money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Beautiful wagon ! The complete set looks excellent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very nice! Let's go racin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 a few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Very nice models. The wagon is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Cool set, love the wagon, very nice work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The wagon is NICE - don't see a bunch of those built ! Very cool. Nice racer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAYTIME Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Great combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 absolutely awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 great pair love- all the finishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Very nice models. Love the wagon, and the cargo. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Two beautiful models! Love all your details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wow, looks like a 1:1 scale race team !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Great work! The detailing like the fuel stains on the can were really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondo Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 That is really nice work, Fred. I'll just have to say ditto to all the comments above !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Gosh darn thats some clean work! I dig the combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Nice details!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Super!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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