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Okay, where did we leave off? Aah yes, 1955. The January issue of HRM had this little photo among their shots of Motorama. Quite a beauty, and very emblematic of the fiberglass customs that were being made at the time.
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I think I will double-dog dare our friend @Claude Thibodeau to build this one since he is such a lover of Bonneville streamliners!
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I haven't had that experience at all, but will be on the lookout
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Michael, take a peek at my post for decal and other information. Hope it helps.
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And finally, the "Shadoff Special" Bonneville streamliner. Did anyone make a scale model of this one? BTW; Grant Piston Rings seems to have been the number one advertiser for HRM, beginning with their very first issue. This one is from HRM December 1954.
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Somebody's gotta tell me this chopped and channeled '39 Ford racer named the "Bonneville Boomer" is famous - - - because if it isn't, it ought to be on looks alone.
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Here is a gullwing creation befitting any race car museum... HRM November 1954
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Then there's this beast right out of "Mad Max" meets "Star Wars". HRM September 1954
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Three stunners on one cover; a dropped Studebaker concept with clear roof called "Panoramic Panic", '34 Ford coupe with track racer front end named "Homespun Terror", and a one-off racer called the "Pomona Dragster". Any of these would be worthy of creating as a model in my opinion.
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An article on scale model building by Al Jimenez again. HRM November 1954
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In terms of our hobby, more and more articles and ads begin to appear in the 50's, including these: I'm assuming this was a quality model, as $10.95 would have been a lot of money back then. Anyone heard of this company or model? HRM May 1954 Not exactly a model, but I want one! HRM July 1954 HRM October 1954
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Sometimes I found some really interesting cars by squinting at the ads. This is a case in point (enlarged for your pleasure). I have no idea what it is, but love the wraparound grill/molding treatment. HRM March 1954
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You're not just kidding. What a great site!
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See, and I didn't even know that. I was always into exotic cars, and only after starting to build models in my later years have I discovered this whole other world of hot rods! Just a few days ago, I had to look up the difference between chopping, sectioning, and channeling! And I still don't know what "slamming" means...
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A beautiful custom job on a 1950 Olds 88 Holiday called the Polynesian. I love the subtle changes that gave it an almost European feel. HRM September 1953
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Under the heading of "creative or loony", comes this design. Essentially, a belly tanker for the street, it does make for some interesting lines - - - kind of an early metro car, with cute looks to match.
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Very sweet treatment on a 32 Ford. I like the fenders, louvers, grill, and pinstriping. Great article in HRM June 1953.
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Just so we don't think Corvette was the first fiberglass car, comes this Glasspar from HRM April 1953. Some of these aftermarket creations (later to become the kit car industry I suppose), had interesting designs of their own. I wonder if this one ever became a scale model?
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Man, that is a good looking truck!
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I built one not too long ago and posted it here. The paint you chose comes out perfect when compared to the box art. The only thing you might have to do is get a set of decals as the ones in the box are not for the spy car at all. I'll be watching your build with great anticipation!
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Along these lines, here's a great shot of another mid-engined roadster from HRM
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...more to follow tomorrow
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I think this custom '37 Ford Coupe is the definition of stunning. I don't just want to build the model, I want to build the real deal!
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Nothing says 50's more than an airplane engine stuffed into an airplane-looking trike, and calling it a "Jetmobile"!
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Beautiful shot of a dressed 51 Mercury engine (at least I think that's what the article said)
