E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) The old 30'd cars to me are beautiful, and I really like the "Clark Gable Style" Duesenberg, but the colors never thrilled me. So I decided to use one of my favorite color combinations - black urethane, and a custom mixed urethane buckskin, and then clear coated it. The body is a Monogram 4 door, 2 seat Phaeton kit, that was shortened, fenders shortened, as well as the chassis, exhaust and drive-line shortened. I re-arched the shape of the trunk area, scratched up a boot for the 'vert top, laid the windshield back, and filled in the spare tire "Wells" in the front fenders. I also split the hood into several pieces and hinged it in two places, to show the detailed stock engine - FUN PROJECT Edited August 8, 2010 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 GASP! .. as usual... stunning! I'm going to have to find a "normal" body to see how it was shortened. It sure looks nicely proportioned to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 wow!! That is a stunning model!!! love the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 WOW! Beeeeyootiful! That color combo is spectacular, and your mods look perfect. Man, would I love to do one like that in 1/8 scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Always a treat, Dave, to see your creations. I don't know how you do it even after having seen your inner sanctum. And it really is a gorgeous color combination. It suits the car and the era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 smooth sweet paint there dave awesome!!! thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks everyone . Harry I thought of you when I posted this, because I know how much you enjoy the classic Pocher kit's, but this one's only 1/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi Dave......shes beautiful! i like the paint job treatment, it really fits the old girl.....mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 That sure says Class all the way, Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I love the beautiful quality of your builds Dave, and this one is top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 WOW! Beeeeyootiful! That color combo is spectacular, and your mods look perfect. Man, would I love to do one like that in 1/8 scale! As if you need more projects, but ITC did a big scale Duesenberg It wasn't 1/8th. I Think it was 1/16 or 1/12. It was not a bad kit. They aren't very pricey when found either, especially for a rebuidable one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 That sure is a pretty car, Dave....Very very nice, and excellent body work. I like the "holloween" color layout as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Wow. Amazing. And I'd like to introduce to you "the" Clark Gable Duesey formerly owned by my Uncle Pete. This phot is on his Facebook. It has since been donated to a museum. http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/photo.php?pid=562435&id=1554403607 Edited January 2, 2010 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) As if you need more projects, but ITC did a big scale Duesenberg It wasn't 1/8th. I Think it was 1/16 or 1/12. It was not a bad kit. They aren't very pricey when found either, especially for a rebuidable one. Yeah - It's the 1/16th scale Weyman Boattail Roadster with pontoon fenders. Looks a lot like the red and black 1931 "SJ French Roadster". I have some pretty nice research material and hope to build the beautiful "Frech Roadster" with the pontoon fenders, one day in 1/24 scale. Got several Duesy Monogram kits set aside, for more of these type builds in the future . Edited January 2, 2010 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Yeah - It's the 1/16th scale Weyman Boattail Roadster with pontoon fenders. Looks a lot like the red and black 1931 "SJ French Roadster". I have some pretty nice research material and hope to build the beautiful "Frech Roadster" with the pontoon fenders, one day in 1/24 scale. Got several Duesy Monogram kits set aside, for more of these type builds in the future . You are thinking of the old Entex/ Japanese kit of the George Whittell/ Bill harrah owned car. The ITC / Ringo kit is 1/12 scale and comes as a Rollston Convertible coupe. It is an SJ and has the old style log exhaust manifold instead of the flex pipes. Both All-American Models and ScaleKraft made 1/24th scale French Speedsters in resin. It takes a bit to find them but they are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Dave,Dave ,Dave, How'd you guess ol Clark was one of my favorite actors? just a classy guy,ya know? An Carol Lombard wasn't to shabby either! GREAT lookin ride there Dave, JUST as classy as the ol boy himself! GREAT BUILD Daddy-O, just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Both All-American Models and ScaleKraft made 1/24th scale French Speedsters in resin. It takes a bit to find them but they are out there. Thanks Andy That's good info. I wasn't aware of either of those. I'll watch for them in the future. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice build. The color looks more "orange" to me, though, rather than a buckskin color, which to me should be a tan/light brown. Great job regardless, and definitely something to be proud of. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 That is one Duesy of a Duesenberg. Now that is a Upper Class HotRod. Fabulous Craftsmanship.. Ya got the Midas Touch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks guy's . It's always fun to see how a project you envision will turn out . Like an artist painting a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very nice! Just something about those classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very nice and stylish! Me likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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