Dragline Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Amy, I have you tagged as a favorite seller. It would be a blessing if you announced here when you are getting ready to sell one of Harry's bigger masterpieces. I look often and i don't think I've missed anything but I TRULY want one of his bigger pieces. Of which I would certainly be a caretaker and admirer for all the days i have left.Please and Thank You. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Bob- I plan on doing that for a lot of what he has left. I'm kind of slowly circling toward the last 100 or so of his models, most of which are scratchbuilt and the type that I think folks on this forum will be interested in. I will absolutely post here first, as I very much prefer some of you get his work. I think I'm on my last or maybe second-to-last auction round on eBay before I start posting the "good stuff" (as in super-customized, HIGHLY detailed work) here first. As my dad explained it, he liked the older cars with less body work so that you could really see how/ what the car was made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Gentlemen (and ladies, if there are any on here?), Here are four old models I found and am having trouble identifying. These are from my dad's childhood or at least very early adulthood, and they have no identifying words or marks on them (at least to my untrained eye). I thought maybe the first and last ones were Mercer Raceabouts? Can anyone one point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 The two in the center are a 32 Ford Sedan, the white one with the black fenders and the all yellow convertible below it is a 36 Ford Roadster, both were AMT kits. Afraid I don't know anything about the other 2. Hope that helps some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) The white one at the top is a Stutz Bearcat kit first put out by MPC in the 70s, and the one on the bottom looks like Bandai's Thomas Flyabout kit. It might even be the Entex reissue. Edited September 7, 2017 by Richard Bartrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 The white one at the top is a Stutz Bearcat kit first put out by MPC in the 70s, and the one on the bottom looks like Bandai's Thomas Flyabout kit. It might even be the Entex reissue. Amy: Here's the box from the original MPC "Bearcat"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I believe the yellow car is a 36 Ford convertible made by Monogram (at least the wheels & tires are Monogram). There might be some identifying text cast into the bottom of the model.This thread seems to match the body: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/101516-monogram-1936-ford/ Edited September 7, 2017 by blunc add link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 The '36 is definitely Monogram. The AMT '36 is a roadster. It's probably from Monogram's Early Iron series. The White '32 with black fenders looks like it might be MPC's Keep on Truckin' kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) Amy: Here's the box from the original MPC "Bearcat"... Digging those scarves....definitely getting one for the fall season On a more serious note, I am fixing up Harry's Jaguar SS100 one of the front light supports is broken. I don't want to mess with his kit too much and this part fits and is stable So do I go all out and modify this to fix it or just leave it as is??? Edited September 7, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 If it we me, I'd keep it as close to Harry's rendition as possible but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Although I was not lucky enough to know Harry as may did on this forum, I did respect his words of wisdom. He was quick to offer advice and proper criticism to those who wanted it. He was also an avid builder and his ability to reproduce lifelike features in miniature were well known. Add my name to the list of those fortunate enough to have one of Harry's models in his collection. I became aware of Amy's eBay listings and was fortunate enough to win one of his motorcycles he built. It had suffered from some minor damage prior to shipment. The mirror and one of the levers had broken off. I have since repaired those items and now have it in a case. Also, she did a wonderful job of packing the bike and the box that came with it. Here are some pictures: Protar Ducati 888 SP4 Superbike Before Shipping Now Tim- thank you for this post! I love that you're giving it such a beautiful display with a plaque. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 If it we me, I'd keep it as close to Harry's rendition as possible but that's just me.Ya, that was my feeling as wellI glued on a couple bits that popped off in shipping, but didn't want to alter it more than thatThanks for the response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) Three 404 errors in a row. Try again... The '32 Ford sedan shown above is the original Switchers version; it was later converted into the sedan delivery. Edited September 7, 2017 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thank you everyone! You guys rock I really appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Happy belated birthday Harry. Hope your bench is full and your stockpile is massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Digging those scarves....definitely getting one for the fall season On a more serious note, I am fixing up Harry's Jaguar SS100 one of the front light supports is broken. I don't want to mess with his kit too much and this part fits and is stable So do I go all out and modify this to fix it or just leave it as is??? I'd let the buyer fix the SS headlights. Most people around here can handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 The question was not 'can I fix this', it was "should I fix this" or leave it as it came to me and not mess with Harry's stuff too much Oh I can fix it, Mr Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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