Bobchayer Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1909 EMF " 30" Racer, 1/16 scale. Kit manufactured by Fador Mfg Corp., 501 E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY in 1949. The kit contained pine, balsa, plastic steering wheel and road wheels, cardstock, and BRASS AND STEEL WIRE wire of various thicknesses. 0.5 Mm styrene was used for hood, gas tanks. Flat brass wire was used for springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Very nicely done. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Outstanding model, especially considering what you started with for raw materials! Almost back to the days of a block of balsa in the box and carve your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droogie Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Excellent model! What is the back story on the real car and how did you obtain the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobchayer Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) The E.M.F. stood for Everett, Metzger, and Flanders, the company owners. It was also referred to as "Every Morning Fix It" and "Every Mechanical Failure". Each car came with a complete catalog with each part numbered for easy replacement. The E.M.F. had 30 horsepower supplied by a four cylinder engine. Wheel base was 106"; gas tank held 15 gallons. All cars were painted E.M.F. red. All models used the same chassis. The price of the E.M.F. with standard equipment, a pair of acetylene head lights and generator, two side oil lamps, tail lamp, lamp brackets, tube horn, tire repair kit, tools, and magneto was $1250. E.M.F. eventually became Studebaker.I found the kit on eBay. They can be expensive. Many of the kits that are available have missing parts necessitating a moderate supply of wood, wire, filler, and crazy glue. Fador made seven different kits before stopping productions. There are two EMF kits, this racer and a kit called the EMF "Three in Oner" which plans start with a roadster to which you can add a detachable tonneau or a single rear seat. Edited November 15, 2017 by Bobchayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Very cool! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Incredible. What a treat to see such a rare old kit built so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Wow, 68 years old and looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very nice!!! .. What does the box art look like? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobchayer Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Cool model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Let me start by saying that this is another fantastic build. I've been enjoying seeing all Bob's fabulous builds.Now, forgive a hopeless Studebaker geek for correcting the statement on Fador's box - "Predecessor to Studebaker". Studebaker was actually founded in 1852 and after making wagons and carriages for 50 years made their first car (an electric) in 1902. Two years later they made their first gasoline car. In 1911 Studebaker purchased EMF and changed their name from Studebaker Brothers to Studebaker Corp. So EMF figured in the early history but wasn't really a predecessor. We now return to our regular programming...WOW! These builds just blow me away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobchayer Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Thanks for the information. I'll correct the paper work with the EMF Three-in-Oner when I build them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobchayer Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Fador and other wood model cars are also available on "oldplasticmodelkits.com " under the heading of :Other Wooden Kits". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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