howsthat1959

I did some research and given the details of the kit, the model is based on a 1959 DS19 and earlier (if you do not use the distributor supplied in the kit). Cars of this vintage did not use distributors but had two coils and a points breaker mechanism to fire the spark. These early cars had an external intake manifold (like the kit) which did not allow for the fitting of distributor. Later cars had an internal intake manifold. 1960 cars had vents in each fender to help cool the hydraulic fluid system which the model does not. As for the spare tire, it should be mounted upside down and should have a "jack stand" stored inside the tire. The jack stand was used to raise one side of the car using the adjustable suspension to enable tire changes. Pix shown.

I did some research and given the details of the kit, the model is based on a 1959 DS19 and earlier (if you do not use the distributor supplied in the kit). Cars of this vintage did not use distributors but had two coils and a points breaker mechanism to fire the spark. These early cars had an external intake manifold (like the kit) which did not allow for the fitting of distributor. Later cars had an internal intake manifold. 1960 cars had vents in each fender to help cool the hydraulic fluid system which the model does not. As for the spare tire, it should be mounted upside down and should have a "jack stand" stored inside the tire. The jack stand was used to raise one side of the car using the adjustable suspension to enable tire changes. Pix shown.

RE: The Heller 1/16 DS19 Kits I've built the cabrio and found that it went together pretty well. The doors didn't fit to well though. I figure the sedan would be the same. Detailing the car was easy...I just went into the garage and looked at my 1968 'D' for reference. Sorry about the dust in some of these pix. Even in a case, dust finds its way in.... http://public.fotki.com/howsthat1959/heller-ds19-cabrio-116/

RE: Bumper Guards I own a 1959 Ford retractable hardtop and have a copy of the full Ford parts books (1949-1959). Under the bumper section it only shows the 57 Wagon/Sedan Delivery/Ranchero with a bumper and bumper guards (with the license plate lamps mounted in the guards). The low line Fords have a smaller bumper with the license plate mounted on the body and lamp as part of the plate holder. The Fairlane 500 bumpers are much bigger and have the license in a bumper recess with lamps mounted in the side of the bumper recess. I suppose it could have been possible to get a different bumper on the Wagons with some other configuration of license/lamps and not guards via the dealer. They got rid of this foolishness in 1959 and had one bumper/license/lamps for all cars (except TBird, of course).

Opened fine for me (running Windows 8.1.) Nice work on the truck.

Well, that settles it.....thanks

The kit instructions state that hard parts (dash, heater, etc) are painted a light (mint) green (unless the buyer specifies something else, I would think.) Is this correct

You're correct. Looking closely the air compressor is part of #290. I assumed it would be on the belt assembly somewhere.

Just received the Mack DM600 kit and, unless I'm missing something, the engine does not seem to have an air compressor. How would the air compressor be mounted on the kit engine (as well as an A/C compressor?) Thanks

Fantastic interior...what technique do you use to attach the piping so neatly?

I own a 1960 Lincoln convertible and it truly is a big car (but surprising easy to drive). There are longer cars (Cadillac and Lincolns from the 70's with 5 mph bumpers). But the 58-60 Lincolns are by far the biggest unit body cars ever made.

Nothing other than putting on tires/white walls from Modelhaus or perhaps from the Monogram 59/60 Cads and chevys.

It's the revell model.

Here's the database: http://cadillacdatabase.com/Dbas_txt/Brg13a1.htm

I've attached a few pixs of a car I built a few years ago. It's done in an unusual color and features cloth insert upholstery. I got the scheme from a online registry for these cars and looked until I could find one with cloth (and not black, white or silver.) I don't remember the site but I'm sure it can be googled.

With a little work it can become a fine model. But I believe it's based on the Eldorado Brougham show car rather than the production model. Still nice though.

That's the site I was referring to. Thanks

I can't seem to get a picture to attach here but there was a long series of detailing truck engines and such from one of the 70s car model mags (Tidewater Trucker or something like that). Air compressors were addressed and there were both water and cooling lines to the thing. The info was downloaded from some model trucker site where he had images of countless model truck pages. Perhaps someone on this board can point you in the right direction as I can't seem to find the links....

I think some of the lines from the compressor to the engine block are water cooling lines.

"One wouldn't be complete without some hydraulic fluid leaking somewhere on the bottom though" I have owned a 1968 DS19 for nearly 10 years and it has never leaked hydraulic fluid. If the cars are given some care, the hydraulic system is totally reliable. Having built both 1/16 DS models, I have been waiting a long time for a 1/24-1/25 kit and am thrilled it is on the way.

I love that you did a cloth insert interior.

As for why the Galaxie still retained the Fairlane trunk badging - I have yet to find any information that would suggest the reasoning for that. I own a 1959 Ford Retractable Galaxie. The reason the rear carries the Fairlane 500 is due to the cost to retool the chrome V and remove the "500" numbers. Ford didn't want to spend the extra money on it.

The only thing this service does is protect the seller from shipping to a sketchy where delivery is less than guaranteed (seller does not get paid if delivery is not confirmed or you must wait a very long time to allow the buyer to complain he/she didn't get the item). By using the service, it's now the shippers problem. But it costs a lot more and the info about this service should be clearly stated in the listing.

I would think this item would sell well. I know I'd buy one.

The airline mfg's and designers have a compelling reason to make sure control software works essentially "bug" free. Not so sure about the auto industry: Reports of Chevy Impalas equipped with crash aversion braking systems slamming on the brakes for no reason.....