Eric Macleod
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Here is the first mockup of the car. I really don't care for the look of a Touring with neither a top or windshield so I will be adding those parts. It will never be a show winner but should look good with my other brass era models.
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I bought mine on eBay. They do come up occasionally but you'll probably need to be prepared to pay about $75-100 depending upon whether you are competing with someone for it. The only version I have seen is in 1:24 scale. Hope that helps.
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This looks excellent as always. Happy holidays to you!
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I've been thinking that I am going to need to build one of these. You just pushed me over the edge.
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You've really captured the look with this one. Very nice.
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I'd be proud to display that on my shelf! Looks fantastic.
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I really like your tasteful approach to this model. Very nice.
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This is one of my favorite kits. I'll be watching this one with interest!
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In working to clean up the flash from the wheels I rapidly learned why every finished version of this kit is obviously sporting Model T wheels (on the right). The resin used in this casting, (on the left) seemingly very durable, broke apart badly and irreparably thus I am raiding the parts bin for plan B, Model T wheels like everyone else.
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10 hours ago, Bob Johnson said:
Good input!! I was incorrect about thje Weyman-bodied Duesenberg.. The owner (according to Bob Reder's "MONOGRAM" book was a fellow named
George Lamberson.. Original kit price was $2.98! Tom Graham's boo "MONOGRAM MODELS" states "Bob Reder discovered that George Lamberson, who lived in Hinsdale (IL) owned one of the three 1934 SJ Torpedo Phateon Duesenbergs ever made. ... Roger and Bob Reder completed the research at Lamberson's home.. "After the kit's release (PC81), Lamberson drove his Duesenberg to the Morton Grove plant to receive a built model of his car in a ceremony in the loading dock. The Magnificent Duesy stopped traffic on Waukegan Road as it majestically turned into the parking lot..." (Roger quote).. I'll bet it stopped traffic!!
I have driven to a variety of locales in Duesenbergs over the years. No matter where you go, you always make an impression when you arrive in a Model J Duesenberg.
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Over the years I have collected and built all of the Monogram Classics. To this day, the Duesenberg Torpedo Phaeton is my all time favorite model kit, with the Packards (all three) right behind it. I am deeply grateful that Monogram produced these models as they are my lifeblood in the hobby. Indeed, if I could only build and rebuild one model kit it would be the Monogram Duesenberg. I have always wondered about the back story of the metal bodied '31 Packard Phaeton and Duesenberg Murphy Speedster and why they were never reissued, even in plastic form. That said, I built the Porsche Carrara and Mercedes 450 SL kits and loved them both. Monogram continues as my all time favorite model kit manufacturer.
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I have decided to do a "quick" build if this kit while waiting for some parts to complete my Ford GT. Here is the progress so far. I plan to add a windshield and do something about a top assembly. Don't expect to see any miracles here but it should be presentable. I plan to a non-stock but period correct black fenders black upholstery, cream chassis and running gear, blue body and beass (of course) trim. While gray tires would be most correct for this car, I am planning to leave mine black. Here is my progress so far.
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This is a stunning model and is beautifully photographed. I will be curious to see your work in the '95 M-ed. I owned one of those for 10 years (the Miata) and still miss it every day.
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"I don't really want to get carried away with this one, as it is just a fun exercise to see how the suspension goes together."
Methinks you got carried away. Looks great though!
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I like it. The CCCA Museum has a '34 Lincoln Phaeton in almost exactly the same colors. Yours looks great. Well done!
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3 hours ago, David G. said:
Fit finish and color all look great.
Excellent Work!
David G.
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I like it. There actually is another kit out there that is a little harder to find, the 32 Chrysler Roadster (which really is a convertible coupe). It's worth adding to your collection. Very nice model!
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This looks like a great show. As I live in Michigan it was a pleasant surprise to learn of an event so close by. I'm hoping to hear about it in time to attend next year.
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I like the looks of your chassis. I especially like the blackwall tires on this era car.
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Beautiful. I enjoyed building this one as a teenager. Yours makes me want to go get another one! Thanks for sharing.
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I love this kit. This will be fun to watch.
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Per the suggestion from Rich. I used tape for the thin stripes on either side of the orange. While not perfect (the whole model is imperfect) I think they look decent. Steady progress is being made.
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7 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said:
Eric...don't try to paint that black stripe. Lay some black vinyl tape (3M makes it) on a piece of glass. Use a thin metal straight edge, a nice sharp knife and cut the stripe. You may have to make several cuts to get the width you want. Then lay it on the model and cut with new xacto blade. It can be moved if necessary and is very easy to do. Practically fool proof and way quicker than painting. I have done this on all my models where a thin pinstripe is necessary.
I will give that a try. Great idea!
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10 hours ago, vamach1 said:
Enjoy the build. There quite a few street legal original and SAFIR GT40’s out there that are still driven in races in Europe. With the Superformance ones and other impressive recreation or tribute cars around it seems like I see at least one at every cars show I attend. I did not attend SEMA but here is a picture from this year.
Those photos help a lot. Thanks so much.
My builds for 2021 from Model T's to Corvettes
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I agree on the Lincoln. That's a great model, though personally, I didn't see anything I did not like. Your output for 2021 is more than I've built in the last 10 years!