Eric Macleod

I am finally back at it. I was struggling with the dual carb setup of this one but I looked up some photos on line and came up with a better set up. I still am not totally happy with the exhaust manifold but think I have a solution for that as well. Here it the progress so far.

I will be interested in watching your progress with this one.

I like that you do not have all the street markings. Your diorama looks better without all the modern markings.

Man you do great work. I agree on the stock is best but changing things up occasionally can be fun.

Ooo La La. My kind of model in my favorite color. I will follow along with interest!

I really like this model. I am enjoying watching your progress.

This model just keeps looking better and better. I keep watching your progress with interest.

Many times we have heard you are half way or even nearing completion when the wheels go on. So...last night the wheels went on the blue car and I added another layer of texture to the grill of the white car, greatly improving the appearance in my opinion. I am glad to hear your thoughts. Getting close...

I love stuff like this. I will be following along with interest. Great start!

Beautiful build of a great model!

Great dio. Is that Det. Andy Sipowicz in the background saying "you got the right idea buddy...JUMP!"

My only suggestion is to box up the entire lot and mail it to my address without delay. You can mail it to my attention: Eric Macleod.... Seriously, this is pretty amazing. I like everything you have done. If I had just one model of this caliber I would be happy. You have an entire diorama! E-

I have not worked much on this as I have had a bad cold and general apathy for several days. Over the weekend I got busy and began wiring the engine and working on the first layer of the grill screen. Here is the progress so far. My goal is to have both cars done by the end of the month. We'll see.

X2. The Touring has just the right "look" and your bodywork looks great. Well done.

Ford used to dothis with Model Ts. Given that a Cobra is just an evolution of the Model T you should be good! Seriously though, this is an awesome concept and execution.

So how did the judging come out?

I agree. My next set will be the early Fords ICM has introduced. Ill contribute to enjoy watching your progress.

Really, really beautiful. I too would have been at this one for a year.

And i thought all 6 of the 26-7 Fords was a lit of work.. . These are fabulous.

I only wish i could. It would be an honor to meet you in person. Great model!

Wait a minute. Looking at it again...thats the Dodge Brothers coupe isnt it?

I agreed. Well done. I like the T in the background too.

Cool. Great color on this one. For some time I've held the opinion that this has been the single most historically significant model kit ever made. The best model? Debatable. Most significant? No doubt.

I like this. I nearly bought one in 1:1 scale. I wish i had. Thanks for the memory.

Here I continue my work on the exhaust side of the engine. These couple of seemingly simple parts are going to be the key to the whole look of the model. The Monnell exhaust that I have referenced is shown above. It was a key item when Duesenbergs upgraded to "SJ" (never really called that by the factory but everyone does now) configuration. The manifold routes the exhaust strait down through the fender and when hot glows cherry red. I need to do some sanding on this part but you can see it plus my "custom bent" aka heated connector pipe in the first photo, and in place in the second. I think I am going to try my hand in adding some heat induced discoloration of the manifold.