Smitty

Good suggestion Johnny. That was going to be my approach, but I’d probably just use styrene sheet. Being basically lazy, I thought I’d first check to see if there were some I could pirate from a kit.

I seem to recall seeing surfboards included in a kit or kits sometime in the past but I can’t recall which one or ones it was. Can anyone remember seeing them?

All the hard work you put into this build has certainly yielded a beautiful model! Very, very clean and tightly executed overall. I’m planning a similar build someday using a Jimmy Flintstone body. Thanks for sharing this one.

There’s a very sophisticated and period correct look to this one. In the right hands these craftsman kits can be made into gorgeous replicas. I love the colour and the wide white wall tires. You even got the flags on the wheel covers!

He must have really hated that model. Whatever ‘floats your boat’ I guess.

Very well done and original. I like the modern touches like the decals and the light bar. Like others have noted, you could get to the hospital quickly -and in complete privacy too. Just watch out for the speed bumps on the way into the hospital!

I’m a big fan of the Banshee. I have an extra set of decals you can have. It’s a tiny sheet. Pm me if you are still looking for them.

It’s great to see someone tackle a project like this. Great job Mario. You put a ton of work into this replica!

A fascinating subject superbly built! I love these old trucks.

Another truly amazing model from you Larry! I've had the pleasure of watching you build a couple of models of this type now and I'm still amazed and left wondering just how a lot of it is done. The base engine is a fine replica in itself, especially having been hewn from a solid chunk of styrene! The large scale of this model lends itself to (and begs for) more detail, but the addition of so many operable features really puts it 'over the top'. Just check out those hood hinges! The precision of your scratch-building and the great paint finishes are always super impressive. Excellent photos too. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. Until then, thanks for posting it! Eric

No, not just ‘another 29 roadster’. This one has your stamp on it. I too like the cool color choice and the overall clean, tasteful and traditional execution.

You did a beautiful job on this bird David. I’m impressed by how well the hood and the front bumper line up. I like your interior work too. That flocking layed down really nicely.

You’ve done a great job on your Merc! The finish is outstanding! I would have done that engine swap too. The wood trim looks very nice, and I like how you picked out those chrome bolt heads.

What amazing luck you have Gene! That’s a great find! Keep haunting those garage sales!

That’s so great! What a smile! Way to go ‘Pops’!

Great job giving your Mercury a new lease on life! Very nice paint and foil work. The chrome looks beautiful. Did you have to refurbish it? Can I also ask where you got those great wheels?

You’ve done a super nice job on your Olds Rich. These old Johan kits really are excellent raw material for someone who wants to put in the work and attention to detail they deserve. Having that Modelhaus interior is a huge bonus. I really like this one, as well as all your recently posted oldies!

Great job on this old truck. The weathering looks very realistic. It gives it a time-worn but still viable, and daily driven look. You thoughtfully put a little grime on the tires too. Love it!

There is an incredible array of superbly built subjects to look at on this forum, but your restoration of these old jewels is the sort of thing I always hope to see more of when I come here. Not only are they rare, but you are really doing them justice with excellent paint and trim work. Your intricate painting of those interiors is impressive as well. As a replica stock fan, I find the color choices you’ve made for these cars really nice and very realistic. I have a number of old built ups of my own from this era that I hope to do the same thing with, so seeing yours has me inspired. Thanks for sharing yours!

Your Plymouth looks fantastic! The paint is gorgeous, and you did a superb job on all the trim. You chose a beautiful and realistic colour combination for this model. I have one of these waiting to be restored as well. Now I’m inspired!

Great job! It’s the nicest Edsel build I’ve seen to date. I too really like the paint scheme you chose and your detail painting under the hood is terrific.

Your Charger has a terrific factory stock look. I really like the colour too. Like everyone has been saying, the open vent window is a really nice touch that I don’t remember seeing before. We’ll done.

Welcome to the forum Ray! I hope we can get together with Larry and Cliff for a model show again some time. Eric

Those look really good!

What a gorgeous Plymouth Paul. That colour is stunning! I have to say I prefer these bumpers to the ones that were used on the Fury’s. I also really like the slick wheel covers on the ‘57 cars. I wonder if many of those found their way onto custom cars of that era. A beautifully finished model right down to the cool factory upholstery pattern!