Eric Macleod

I agree with the others. I had dreams of building something like this but never got it started. A BIG diorama is indeed inspirational. Very nice.

Glad it cleared the garage door opening! Looks great Pat. Worth the wait I hope?

Perhaps my favorite car of all time. I will follow this one with great pleasure.

Oh, so close. Looks great.

These are indeed impressive. Well done.

I agree. The Buick looked like a real disaster but looks great now. Good choice for the color.

I have been thinking of trying out this kit. Its a good build?

I too have taken much of the summer off. I've been focusing on the 1:1 cars instead. You always provide a hearty helping of eye candy!

I can't add a lot to what has already been said. The model is stunningly beautiful to be sure, but I have rarely seen a model more beautifully presented on this forum than you have done here. The whole thing is a work of art.

I am looking forward to seeing the finished product!

I agree. You hace done a really masterful job of removing the Ford from this and making it look like a real Dodge. I especially like the treatment of the top. Can you tell us about that?

The wooden frame was being phased out in 1928 and was (mercifully) gone in 1929. These cars are an absolute delight to drive and will run rings around contemporary Packards, Lincolns and Cadillacs. In my opinion Franklins are the most under appreciated and under valued classics out there. Goody for me!

If I won the lottery I would buy a Duesenberg but until then maybe this would suffice, 1929 Franklin 137 Sport Runabout.

A very early Land Rover prototype?

Art, if you are going to continue down the WIP path here could I suggest a separate thread specific to your own model. The subject of the original thread has been sidelined indefinitely.