Hoffman

The hoods are different between the Convertible Sedan and the rest of the '33 Cadillacs. It's longer and covers part of the cowl, extending almost to the doors. I needed to use the cowl from the Convertible Sedan, with the correct windshield frame. I cut off the back of that hood and attached it to the cowl, then used the correct hood and firewall from the Town Car, adapted to the other cowl.

I'm using the Italeri town car and convertible-sedan models as a starting point to create a replica of the Convertible Coupe body style. There were three of these built in 1933, and all three are still in existence. Following are pictures of the one I like the best.

Why, Peyote, of course! ? Just kidding. It was meant to be a play on words; Pablo Picasso vs. Pico and his amazing Pegaso; definitely a fine work of art in progress. I've always thought the Z102 (Z 1 or 2?) was pretty cool, but I never for a moment considered modeling it. Seeing Pico tackle it, and making it look easy........well, it's not, but sure fun to watch! Thank you again, Pico.

Is this Pico's Pegaso, or Picasso? I forget, Z1 or 2? ? Awesome work!!

Pico, you've got a good eye for shape and proportion. You've come a long way from the photo with just a big chunk of renshape on the back. I'm sure some folks looked then and thought, 'ok, a camper shell?' It's really coming along though. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

Randy, hang in there. It's looking good! Maybe work on something else for awhile and come back to it. I've read from others the front clip is very challenging.

Very interesting, Pico! Keep it up. Thanks for the link on the putty. ?

Love it, Gary!!

That is Bitchin!

Dennis, you've done it again! Super nice, just loaded with cool details throughout. The engine is great; the fuel lines, detailed valve covers, the generator, and just the right finish on the manifolds, so they look like refinished cast iron. The wheel and tire combo is perfect. I think yours is the first time I've seen anyone widen those Radir wheels for the rear, which makes them look much better. That's a huge difference in diameter from front to rear, and it totally works; they fit the fenders perfectly. Like the bobbed rears too. The louvered deck lid is a nice touch. The paint colors....you get the idea. ? Great job!

This coupe looks so perfect! Love it. What brand and color of paints did you use on the frame, body, wheels and carb's?

These models are really inspiring! I built a stock version years ago, but I'm getting the itch to build some street rods.

Really nice work, Ludwig. The engine detailing, interior and paint are truly exceptional.

Phil, great looking models! Here's my Revell '31.

It's hard to decide sometimes! Bruce, you did a great job. Really nice. I like the black walls too. Thank you for sharing. ?

Excellent!!

Steve, it looks great!! Thanks for sharing with us.

Great work, Phil!! Looks super nice so far. Looking forward to the engine build.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching those videos myself.......but it gets better! Recently I attended the Nitro Revival at Irwindale raceway. So, I'm sitting up in the stands watching them do burnouts on the track and a guy, his wife, and their daughter sit down a couple rows in front of me. I look and realize, "Hey, that's Bob Higginson", one of the guys I've seen those Surfers videos with Tom Jobe. Huh? So, I walked over, introduced myself, and thanked him for the awesome videos, and he asks, "so what did you think of the car?". I said, oh it's great, somebody should recreate it. He says, "well, I did! Didn't you see it in the pits?" I say, you're kidding, right? No, I'm not kidding, you wanna sit in it? I was shocked, but Bob wasn't kidding, I did sit in the car, then my friends and I helped him push it out on the track, fire it up, and push it back to the pits afterwards, with guess who steering it? What an awesome day!! Bob is one cool dude!! Check out the pictures. This is an earlier version of the car, put together by Bob, with lots of guidance and help by Tom Jobe. And by the way, when this thing is lit off, it sounds WAY meaner than any other cackle car I've experienced. The tune is authentic Surfers mystery magic.

Tim, that pickup looks so cool! Thank you for posting these. Excellent work.

Hey, that's cool, Tom! Great job.

Evans, I thought maybe that was the case. Thank you very much! I appreciate it. And one more time; Beautiful DB4. Well Done!

Excellent job! Looks great. Did the wheels and tires come from another kit?

Dennis, you Nailed it- Pun absolutely intended!! Very, very nice. Excellent mixing and matching of all the period correct components. There's nothing out of place or the wrong era. Reminds me of your full size T in that regard. The engine details really hit the mark, with chrome steel valve covers, not ribbed aluminum, and converting it to tri-power with a fuel log- just great! I think that, the 40 dash and steering wheel, and the wheels and tires make the car. I love the combination of those steelies and rings matched with the 40 deluxe caps. They're big enough in diameter that you see the proper amount of painted wheel between the ring and the cap in the center. This was one of the draw backs with the 1/25th AMT wheels- the proportions were wrong. The combination you put together looks perfect, especially with those block and rib tires. I sure hope Revell somehow brings back their 29/30 kits! Awesome, Dennis. Keep up the good work! Oh, and be sure and let the glue dry before your scale driver takes it for a spin....