Jeffcad Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Hi guys, Sharing with you today an old built, made by Modelhaus. This is the '61 Cadillac Coupe series 62. It's now very very rare and I regret I haven't buy more than one at the time, to make a convertible or an Eldorado from it. I built it around 10 years ago, not pristine but presentable, IMHO. I also regret, (and I am sure I'm not the only one here), that Modelhaus is not around anymore....the quality was excellent. I am glad that they made amazing hubcaps for that model, way better that what Jo-Han's made for its 1961 Fleetwood. Enjoy ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Sweet! I have 2 Johan 61's to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 So nice! Like an idiot, I didn't buy one of these when Modelhaus was in operation! 3 minutes ago, Ron Hamilton said: Sweet! I have 2 Johan 61's to finish. Are you listening Ron? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: So nice! Like an idiot, I didn't buy one of these when Modelhaus was in operation! Are you listening Ron? Steve Certainly. If I sell one of them, I'll think of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Very Sharp! I’ve built one of these too.......definitely one of Modelhaus’s best! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 That's a beauty, great color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: Certainly. If I sell one of them, I'll think of you. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Sweet Cadillac. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 A beautiful Caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 One of my favorite Cadillacs. Nicely built! I´d love to have one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sharp car! Well done andI think we all miss Modelhaus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 wow very nice, looks excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 One of my favorite Cadillac body styles. You did a fantastic job on it! When I was 16 my uncle had a 1:1of this in white. He told me that he would sell it to me. My dad put the squash on my dreams....also on the 68 GTO I wanted to buy. Man, would I love to go back in time. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That is really nice, love the detailing you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Very nice. Up until just before Modelhaus closed shop, I couldn't afford one of thier full kits. I was doing a bit better when they closed , I tried to score one of these '61s but I was too late. AH, maybe someday I'll get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Nice! I'd love to have one of these kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 IIRC, Don did some corrections to the lower body while doing the two door conversion. Seems as though the original Johan '61 Fleetwood was a bit short in the wheelbase, and Don corrected that by stretching the front end a bit. At least looking at the one I did and a Johan '61 I once had, it appears the resin is longer. Yeah, if one of these ever turns up on the 'Bay, you better prime your wallet! You can betcha if it's an original Modelhaus resin and not a knockoff, it'll go for a crazy price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 19 hours ago, Can-Con said: Very nice. Up until just before Modelhaus closed shop, I couldn't afford one of thier full kits. I was doing a bit better when they closed , I tried to score one of these '61s but I was too late. AH, maybe someday I'll get lucky. I missed out by not getting their '60 Eldorado Brougham. I had ordered the '76 Coupe DeVille and the thought struck me when they were getting rid of stock to try and snag that Eldo, but it was gone. So either I scratch up one, or end up paying a super high price on the 'Bay if/when one ever turns up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Love those skegs, that is a beautiful build. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc-57 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 This is insanely sweet. It bothers me that I found out about Modelhaus a little too late. Man, did they have sweet kits. Of course You need to know how to build them too, as You clearly show us with this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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