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An incredible build! The simple fact that you saw this finished model is you looked at that pile of styrene rubble is amazing. Thank you for taking all the extra time to document you process. The finished model is absolutely top shelf quality. A totally unique model to be very proud of.

Excellent body finish here. Absolutely could pass for the real deal. Thanks for posting.

So is the visor is a new one?

I'm liking the color choice here. This would have looked right at home in the parking lot at my Junior prom in '59!

I love the attitude of pro mod models and am wondering if there is some basic "formula" for morphing a body into that " crouched down ready to pounce" look. Comparing most pro mods to their stock bodied counter parts it look like the front quarters get pie wedged to lean down and get a little longer. The interior moves down and rearward and the roof leans back. Add a slick aerodynamic wing to the deck lid and we start to see the look developing. Any thoughts?

Great model and super sharp images Tom. Thanks for sharing.

In the one Street photo shown above three of the cars parked at the curb have two license plates on the rear. I didn't notice that until I enlarged the image on the screen of my Kindle tablet. You can even read the signs in the window of the book store. A fascinating look at a snippet of time.

I am always impressed by the crisp,clear quality of the professional black and white photos taken approximately 90 years ago. The depth of field focus is incredible. Thanks to everyone for them.

Thanks Patrick. This was a three day quick build while solving some design issues on another project. The basic shape was done in styrene sheet and shape then covered with real cherry wood veneer. The lighter wooden parts are basswood. Exterior is satin varnished with acrylic Zip Guard. Wheel and tires are refugees from a classic car glue bomb. I have more tear drops to post as time allows.

Thank you Dominik!

The curtains for this model were made from paper towel material saturated with a mixture of white glue and water,wrinkled to look like hung curtains, dried and cut to size then glued in place.

Actually I Retired 10 years ago not reviewed. My Kindle still thinks it knows what I want to say.

Your idea for the wave dio is inspired indeed. Be sure to let us know exactly what materials you use and how it's done.

Killer project! That inspiration car is a major player with my style written all over it. I love the attitude and altitude of both. Along with other lovers of all things low and fast I'll be watching and following.

Nice work. You really have done an exemplary job building this truck.

Great suds hauler!

That is a very appropriate choice for the project. I'll be watching closely.

Any progress??

I personally would buy it any way. I could never create that amazing body but I certainly could simply grind of the side trim and replace it with some new half round Evergreen strips. quit a simple fix actually.

I built one of these when the kit was first released. I painted the hull candy orange over metalflake , Real walnut front deck, black velvet upholstery and used the Howmettt Turbine engine for power source. The tow vehicle is am AMT '65 Chevelle craftsman series coupe. That has candy paint that fades from candy orange on the front to candy gold on the back. The first show I ever took it to was an IPMS event and every single other entry in my class was either a battleship or an aircraft carrier. I won first place and the other entrants were Not Happy.

You should know that Glenn Curtiss was using state of the art aircraft construction materials at this time. Most very early aircraft were made this same way. Remember his company was the one that built the Spirit Of St. Louis plane that Lindberg flew across the Atlantic ocean. His company had plans to use this Aerocar concept to build commercial trucks for haul freight and bulk fuel. I have a huge file of their engineering drawings that are available on-line for those geeky enough to search for them.

Thanks to your post JF will probably see a few more of these going out the door.

I have no doubt that you could sell these louvers. sell them in strips of varying lengths and let the buyer install them wherever they want.

Great concept. It will be fun to watch how you create the wood effects on the deck and hull.

Some sweet haul that is!