Modellpularn

Steve, where did you see his models, did he ship them to some specific model contest? The pic of the Riviera is from last year at the Capital City Modelers contest here in Stockholm. Could have been one of my pics, but no it's not. I met Juha about a month ago again at the CCM contest. The "modest master" as my friend likes to call him, after Juha showed us some models in my apartment in the early 90's. Juha had built a 66 Chevy Biscayne four door, out of a trashed convertible! Complete with the straight six. My friend almost went bonkers over that model :roll: He usually shows up for the CCM contest and Wheels Nat's in early August. It's an outdoor car show held at an old military airfield, and there's also a model contest - in a big party tent. So if anyone should fancy a trip to Sweden around that time, you're more than welcome!! It's a blast!

Nice looking Nova! Curbside eh? Works for me... :wink:

Here's a collage of construction pics: No grille Andy??? Nahh..."I don't think so, Tim" to quote Home Improvement Tim's sidekick Al :wink:

Thanks Matt! That's my idea for a new grille. It's just mocked up, that's why the angle is a bit weird.

How cool! I like the paint job, does look like flake. The metalizer makes the wheels look so much more realistic. I've got me one of these, but haven't decided how to build it. But the wheels will probably get the metalizer treatment....

Here's a model I built....jezz also 30 years ago! It's a replica of a real car that inspired me. Paint is Pactra Pearl white and Candy red. Sidpipes from Monogram's Street Fighter 60 Chevy.

Here's a project I started maybe ten years ago, when I made the first cut on the JO-HAN Mercedes... I didn't like the rear end of the body. And I had some idea of using a 32-34 Ford chassis. So after lopping off the rear end, I then proceeded to narrow the body to fit a Ford chassis. After some tinkering, I found that the rear section of a 34 Ford fit very good on the Merc. The side molding of the Merc mated perfectly with the Ford! Then it was "just" a matter of blending the bodies together. Had to make a new molding for the bottom, and the Li'l Merrod was born! I've used a Li'l Coffin chassis, and that's how I came up with the name - finally... :roll: I was inspired by the rod on the Beach Boys' album "Little Deuce Coupe", and swiped the front end from AMT's double kit 40 Willys/32 Ford sedan. I thought it would be so cool, but I found it sitting way too far in front, too much space between the engine. What do you think? Here's a new idea I'm toying with, 34 Ford grille, will have molded in headlights. Rear end, 56 Ford custom pan, narrowed.

You have seen JAFFA's signature: "I betcha dunno what an EPA traktor is" Well, I thought it's about time to clear up the mystery...right, JAFFA? :wink: An EPA tractor was an old tractor at first, a farm implement. It started after WWII when I guess the farm boys wanted something to ride in, except a tractor. And you could drive it from the age of 16. At 18 is when you get a regular drivers license. So in the beginning old Volvo Duett cars were cut down to a pickup cab and sporting a small bed or box to carry things in. Suspension had to be solid like a tractor. The transmission was limited to two speeds only. They could go somewhat fast anyway, but it must have been one bumpy ride. And since they were fairly cheap to build, they got the name from a chain of thrift stores: EPA. Where you bought cheap stuff of often bad quality. And the name stuck on a number of things, like these cars. In March 31 1975, the government made new rules for these vehicles, mandating a top speed of 30 km/h = 20 mph. An arrangement of two gearboxes had to be built to limit the speed. And now they were called A- tractor. They are used mostly in the countryside and rural towns, like where JAFFA lives. But I have seen some here in Stockholm. So JAFFA, you want to take it from here, in case I missed some details? http://hemsidor.torget.se/users/7/7285/epa/main.htm Now I managed to include a link so you can see what they look like. It's in swedish, so you won't be able to read any of it, unless you happen to know a swede nearby to help you translate...

Come on JAFFA, isn't it about time we told these guys what an EPA tractor is??? For many years it's been a cut down Volvo Duett - 210 is the model number I think. The station wagon version of the 544 - mini 46 Ford. Anyway, young guys build these tractors since you can drive them when you're 16. We have to be 18 to get a regular drivers licence.

What's with this poll anyway?????????? My vote goes to the DeSoto, hands down, no contest!

That's a very nice Merc! You can never go wrong with a candy red paint job, if it's done right, as your's is. And JAFFA, isn't about time you also added Sweden to your signature...these guys don't know where the blazes Värmland is located... :roll:

OOhhh, what a gorgeous color!!! Drool.. :roll:

That's a sweet color!! Real nice. It kinda reminds me of a real car built in the sixties, it was featured in at least one magazine. It had wire wheels.

I seem to collect more than I build. If you click my photobucket link, and then go to "My model collection", you'll see what I've got... :roll:

Cool cars, some time warp, eh? Funky fins on the front fenders :roll: The wagon could be restored, and built as a cool tow vehicle, or..?

It's kind of funny, or rather a coincidence, that you mention Tapani Rauramo as the guy that made the master. I met Juha Airio in August, when he came to the Wheels Nat's car show in Stockholm. They also have a model car contest. So in the early morning hours, Juha unveiled a box with four of these resin castings. The norwegians grabbed three, and I thought, "I got to have one" So I bought the last one... After awhile I realised, it won't be built, so I ran a teaser on our swedish model forum. Our danish friend, "Kruzing" got all exited, and showed up at a model contest in September, and promptly bought it. Maybe he will follow this thread... :wink:

Thanks Jairus! The firewall chrome was cut from a piece of self adhesive vinyl-ish... I still have the rolled up stuff, lots left... :wink: Very simple, really.

Hey cool it, ol' buddy! All in good time. I want it to be perfect, you know...

Thanks guys! You know, it still wins trophies at model contests...

Thanks for your kind words! Yes, it was featured in Scale Auto about 20+ years ago, in their special Corvette issue. Think it was #50. Other than that, hmm not sure... Oh, I know it's not 100% perfect. The interior should be red and gold crushed velvet. Had no good interior pics at the time I built it. But it's got "the look" How did Roxette get mixed up into this?? :wink: :roll: About the steering conversion, I've found some links where it shows pics under the dash. You won't believe this, but it's done with an old motorcycle chain and two sprockets...!! Ugh! And no tensioner, just a sloppy chain. What were those guys thinking?! :roll:

Tell me some more, where did you learn about our custom cars??

This was to be a CBP project on our forum; "Build a Bel Air of your choice". I eventually choose the '55. It remains my favorite Tri-Chevy. First I was going to build a street machine with left over NASCAR suspension parts. But I didn't really have my heart into it. Finally, late as always, it hit me; of course, build a custom as it might have been done, and exhibited at Marmorhallarna, or the "Marble Halls". A place built in the thirties, as a car showroom with lots of green marble. What a cool place it was....gone, demolished and turned into shops parking garage..GRRR! :x Here's a pic from 1967, of a customized 1956 Ford convertible, "The Green Trash" I never made the deadline, and here's how it looks now: Found an unknown rear roll pan that just fit too good to be true. The rear wheel wells are fronts, since I hacked up an already cut up front clip, to get the headlight buckets... might as well use all the body panels!

This is another of my favorite famous models, the Corvette Summer model. I started with an AMT '76 Corvette, and the rest is history....not really, but lots of scratchbuilding.

This is an old build, some of you have most likely seen it on another forum... It started life as a Revell kit in 1975, then I added parts from X number of kits. It was finished in 1977, military service got in the way in '76. Finished in time for the model contest held at the big Hot Rod Show. For some strange reason it was taken out of competition, I didnt get an award for it. I "happened" to see the judges papers, it was taken out, but had recieved sky-high points! The hood and fenders are molded to a one-piece lift off front. The doors still have the stock kit, but modified hinges. To make the custom firewall sides, I cut pieces out of a trunk lid from a Revell '56 Chevy. Other than that, the body is pretty much stock. Paint is Pactra Candy Wild Cherry. Engine is from AMT's '57, wired, custom headers and induction system. Front axle; '55 Nomad. Rear axle; '57 Ford. Wheels; AMT Cragar S/S. Seats; MPC Monza, AMT Capri. And here it is:

Great pics Gregg! So it was 8 years ago I was there....how time flies.