Joe Lange

Looking for someone who sells, makes, decals for fire department vehicles in 1/25 scale. I am about to start a Fire Chief vehicle from the '60s and I don't like what I see on Ebay. Anyone know of a source?

Beautiful work Joe! All the details and paint work are First Class!

Yup, just started to put some 'finished' photos under the 'Model Cars', (pau) section. There are some folks who look there and not the 'WIP' section. There is SO much to see on this forum!

It's always nice to see these old kit brought back to life, and built the proper way. Beautifully done Nathan!

Beautiful rebuild!

That could be. Had that kit many years ago and didn't do a very good job building it. Broke it down years later and saved many of the parts.

Great detail! Thanks for pictures, Philippe!

Beautiful work Philippe! Nice to see this automobile in a color other than black. Any pictures of the V12?

After drilling the hole and test fitting the antenna, I mark the antenna with a very fine point sharpie where I want it to line up with the top of the fender hole. Then just below that spot I will put a SMALL drop of JB Weld or epoxy and when I lower the antenna into the hole the adhesive will 'build up' around the hole and, when dry, it will look like an antenna base. Rotating the wire just when the adhesive touched the hole will give the base a more even 'rounded' look. Then just, very carefully, paint it black.

Thanks Jim. The antenna is 'steel music wire' from K&S Precision Metals. It is their .015" x 12". There are 4, 12 inch pieces in a pack. Check out the 'Hobbylinc' website. Part# 5498. Remember this stuff is music wire so it is HARD. I use a Dremel tool with a cutting disc and trim up the ends with the same disc. Don't use cutters or you will ruin them!

Thanks Tim, Actually, there not the Monogram wheels. I've got that XKE kit on the 'Trading' section right now and their not the same. I've had them for so long in my parts stash that I don't remember where they came from!

From a combination of a Jo-Han 'Promo', and a 'glue-bomb' kit. 232ci Straight 6, dual carbs, and wire wheels.

Completed! Pretty much 'stock' except for dual carb set-up, steering wheel, (from later AMC), and wire wheels. Thanks for looking!

None really Russell. Just happen to have a 1947 NM plate in my collection of decals. Sorry there isn't more to it.

Nice idea, but it's a little late. Not going to tear it apart now.

Engine installed in chassis. New for 1965 was the 232ci ohv straight six. The dual carb set-up was aftermarket. Fuel pump was actually located at front/right side of engine. Don't know why Jo-Han stuck it at the rear! (Oh well.)

Thank you John, After accumulating several Rambler American 'promos' and 'glue bomb' models, of different years, it's amazing how just about all the parts are interchangeable with each other. Other than the front grill when they changed from the round headlight bezels to the square.

There were 'dealers' for these cars. Crosley was a manufacturer of many consumer products. Powel Crosley was an inventor and entrepreneur who had his hand in many business ventures. You could purchase his automobiles from one of his appliance stores or a franchised shop. In fact, the cars width was base on the size of the 'double doors' on a typical store entrance, so if there was one in the store on display, it could be rolled out the front doors. My source, for the body, was R&R Resin. Parts came from a broken 1/24 Nash Metropolitan diecast, scratch building, and my parts collection. Info came from my automobile 'library' and internet.

Finished interior. Stock, except for steering wheel from SC/Rambler kit.

Thank Keith. Yes, mostly 'Stock' with a couple of small changes that could have been done in that era.

Thanks David, Tamiya PS-14 'Copper' and TS-7 'Racing White'.

OK, Glue Bombs aside. Moving on,........ Body painted, Tamiya 'Copper' with 'Racing White' roof. BMF and then Tamiya 'Pearl Clear', to seal it. Working on engine and interior now Thanks for looking in!

Sound's like someone needs to start a new 'Post'. 'Show us your Glue-Bombs!'

Great looking build. Super color combination!

Greetings all, While taking intermittent breaks from my '47 Crosley build, I decided to pull out all the Jo-Han/Rambler pieces and glue-bombs I have accumulated and try to put something together. This started as a '65 'promo' piece with a cracked rear window. Cut out the hood and trunk lids, cleaned off the 'flashing', and added the engine compartment panels from a Jo-Han 'Pro Street Rambler' glue-bomb. Also have the trunk interior for later. Got a couple of Rambler straight six, 232 engines. Thinking of building one with dual single barrel carbs for something different. Stay tuned!