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There are at least four really nice full-fendered, unchopped ’32 Ford Sedans that I often see at local car shows but there is one in particular that I like so much it inspired me to build this model. I built this model pretty much straight from the recently re-released kit adding a few parts from elsewhere and making some changes. It is not exactly like the real car but closely resembles it in many ways. There is a great 2-page article with lots of photos on Canadian Hot Rods website about this car which the owner calls Tiki Dream. You can view the article at https://www.canadianhotrods.com/features.php?&action=hotPage&ID=129 I have read that the owner has said that if he was to do it over, he would have chopped the top but I like it just the way it is. ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONAL Wheels and tires from AMT Ala Kart Shifter, valve covers and moon tank from 5W kit – added Tiki shift knob to shifter Modified the upholstery Banjo steering wheel and dash from Model Car Garage 4-speed from AMT ’69 Cougar Parallel rear springs, shock absorbers and drum brakes X-frame adapted from Revell ‘37 Ford PU PAINT – Exterior Tamiya Light Metallic Blue – Interior Tamiya Pearl White

I finished my Tudor build today. It was inspired by a car I have seen many times and I have always really liked the way it looks. I am going to post more photos and details Under Glass.

Jay Leno’s Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing arrived yesterday in Victoria BC Canada for some service work. It was on last evening's local TV news and on the front page of todays local newspaper. Considering how capable the personnel are at Jay Leno’s Garage it is quite a surprise but also a testament to the fact that Victoria has been the home for many years of some of the best Gullwing restorers in the world. Hearing this news promoted me to check out my 300SL stash. Although I was aware of the AMT kit when it first came out I never had the opportunity to build it as a kid. After getting back into the hobby in the mid 1990’s it was one of the first kits I bought at a swap. Disappointingly the body in that kit was poorly brush painted. Later I won the winning bid at a GSL fund raising auction on a bagged kit. Over the years I have also acquired the Revell 300SL Gullwing, the Italeri 300SL Roadster and of course the Tamiya Gullwing. So far I have not built any of them. Maybe that brush painted AMT Gullwing would be a good place to start with a replica of Jay Leno’s car !!??

Good looking traditional hot rod. Really like the addition of the fog lights.

Well build tribute Tudor. Very attractive. Good job on the dark green trim

A great piece of Chaparral history that many are unaware of. Thanks for building and it posting it. I like it a lot.

Delightful project progressing extremely well.

Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. This is another wonderful model car.

Great to see one of these kits built and you did a great job. I am looking to getting and building this exact kit someday.

Gorgeous model. Very well built. Congratulations.

Thought provoking question. Regarding North American cars - Fords from 1928 to 1940 and 49 to 51. C2 Corvette small blocks. Mustangs 65 to 70. Camaro 67-69 Z28. English - Jaguar 3.8S Sedan. French - Citroen SM. German - Porsche 356, Italian - Lamborghini 400GT, Swedish - Volvo 544, Japanese -Datsun 2000 roadster

I have completed the interior of my Tudor. The banjo steering wheel and dash are from Model Car Garage and I fashioned a bit of a Tiki shift knob. The upholstery pattern was altered and thin solder was used for the trim on the door panels. The blue is Tamiya Light Metallic Blue which will be the exterior colour. Both the blue and the Tamiya Pearl White were matt coated.

Super cool. Well built.

Super nice to see. Brings back memories

Very nice.

Three very cool models of three very cool vehicles in three very cool colours.

I always enjoy seeing a C5R - one of my favourite race cars and great to see with your C7R. Hope you find a C6R to complete your hat trick !!

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments.

Very unique and interesting Deuce Coupe and also well built.

Inspiring display of contemporary model car building of an incredibly beautiful racing car

One of the most beautiful modern Ferrari F!. Well built.

Very nice. I realiy enjoyed your post and display

Good looking truck with a cool engine.

I like it a lot. Been thinking of doing something similar.

Thanks guys - I am really pleased that this model has been so well liked.