Danno

Nice! Good job. See, BMF? Not so bad after all ...

WOW! Just ... WOW! Outstanding, Chris.

Uh, no. Model! That's it, model!

Yes! That is a very nice Kurtis, Zipper! Thanks for posting it.

Excellent, Zoli! As always, excellent!! Isn't it a super kit?? (Gotta get mine done.)

Checking in ... still following this. I'm not sure I remember any previous Jon Cole builds, so I'm enjoying this one! Go, Jon, go!!

Real!

All together now,

That's sad news. Davis was brilliant!! His C&D of the 60's and 70's was a huge influence on my developing carlife. Still enjoyed his columns through the 80's, 90's, 00's and especially upon his recent return to C&D. As a side note, IMHO, C&D really lost its way several years ago and DED's return was the only reason I re-subscribed. Sorely missed already; RIP David E. And, THANKS FOR THE RIDE!!! Well said, Mark!

Me, too. Although, I didn't know at the time(s) that was the reason! RIP, glueman. And, thanks!

I'm up for that, too. Those are some pesky dang tires!

Very interesting. Nice work so far.

Dude!

Chris, What can I say ... other than, WOW!! Terrific project you've got going there ... Fantastic history, too! You have to make it to some of our clubs' meetings ... several drag racing fanatics in the two groups that would love to see your models and your photo collection, swap lies, and share ideas! Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one. Dan

I've been involved in scores of contests over the years, from spectating to competing, to judging, to promoting. I've only ever encountered a very, very small percentage of 'cliquish' people. And, I've only EVER met a couple of persons as vile as ra7c7er described ~~ but one of those guys was/is the same in every aspect of his life. Modeling was not at fault.

Have you ever built a model of your first car? This is a replica of my first car, a '53 Studebaker Champion. I bought the 1:1 at a police auction for $15 ~ complete car but missing engine and transmission. My partner in crime and I cut out the firewall and fabricated a flat aluminum replacement, then dropped a Chevy 327 and Muncie 4spd in it with a shortened Chevy driveshaft and a hydraulic clutch, using an Honest Charlie motor mount kit and a Hurst shifter. Hooker headers and dual exhausts with Thrush mufflers were routed straight back. I hung out at Star Kustom Shop (Darryl Starbird's) some in those days, and I learned his technique of radiusing wheel wells. The rear tires were cheater slicks. I decked and nosed and shaved all the trim except the fender top chrome tips; they were just the right touch of chrome along with the headlamp rings, grille rings, windshield trim, and the planned Cragars. I made a mahogany dashboard panel and installed Stewart Warner gauges. The plan was to extend a center console from the dash to the rear interior panel and use 4 bucket seats. Unfortunately, I never got the interior finished (or the exterior's final Candy Apple Red paint). The 1:1 was a blast and a darn fine street machine, but I just didn't have it long enough (I shoulda had it for about 50 years!). The model represents how it woulda/coulda/shoulda appeared in final form. ~~ So, share your story about your first car and show off the model you made of it! ~~

Nice!

That's neat! Looking good; can't wait for more.

Great concept/engineering. Thanks for sharing this!

Good stuff! Thanks.

That's interesting!

Hot dog!!! Still can't wait. My orders are in with my local neighborhood plastic pusher. Just standing by!

Nice stuff. Thanks for sharing!

I'm ... speechless.

Godspeed, Terry! You're well on your way ... Take it easy, there's plenty of time to be active after everything heals. We've got your 6.