Eric Macleod

David, I will look forward to it! You may have seen in another thread that I am looking to make much of an exit from the hobby. While I really enjoy it, I have developed a bit of a benign tremor in my right hand (probably a result of using power tools for years) which severely limits my ability to do quality work, and the models I have finished lately have proven to be a real disappointment to me in terms of quality. As a result of the tremor, i am going to severely cut the number of projects to perhaps 6-10. At the rate I build models that still represents 5-7 years of building! The other reality for me is I am trying to focus my interests and limit the amount of space my hobbies take up. To that end, I remain interested in model cars but will only own/display a few. I plan to sell off/give away the remainder of the models so I can have a fighting chance of getting other things (like my 1:1 scale '37 Cadillac, and my collection of regular wheels Matchbox cars) done to my satisfaction. Leaving the hobby or not, I will continue to look in on you once in a while. And included in my "final 10" likely will be a British vehicle or two. All the best to you, Eric

This topic is interesting to me. I was seriously thinking of a post similar to this one and here you are with the same topic. In my case, I find myself in a similar position but for different reasons. I have developed just a slight tremor in my right hand and am not quite as good with a brush in my left. So, here I am with models (and threads) started all over the place but interruptions because of my frustration with my inability to complete the model to my satisfaction because of a physical limitation. My decision has been to cut down to perhaps 6-10 kits and sell off all the others. Now I just have to get past that stage where I feel like disposing of everything. I wish you and others the best as we move down the road together. Eric

Again, it has been a while since I checked on but this thread remains my favorite. I look forward to seeing the next installment.

That is REALLY impressive.

The Henry Ford Museum should use your car as a reference point and restore their car to match this!

This is a really spectacular model in every way. You can't argue with the results.

I agree with the others. Very nice model. It is definitely my kind of model!

I am going to use a different set of colors but should be able to play along. I'm thinking something that could compliment my '30 Cord. I really like where you are going with yours.

Can you tell us about this top? Is this just the top from the Johan kit or did you massage this one to fit? Again, incredible work here.

That's the car. I think the guy standing behind the car wearing the white shirt is me.

I really can't remember but I think I took the 31 Franklin Pirate Phaeton the year we were in that class. I have been a volunteer at the local Museum and have had the privilege of showing cars on their behalf for many years. My own cars are pretty modest. I do have a Full Classic Cadillac convertible but it's pretty tame when compared to a mighty V-16.

And here we have another great Cadillac. I am glad I checked in today!

This is exactly the sort of model I love to see. I agree with Pico, this is inspiring. I'll be watching, and perhaps copying, this one. I remember seeing the maroon car at St. Johns a few years back. I had the misfortune of showing a car in the same class. Several of us were talking when it arrived and the consensus was it would be the class winner, and it was. Not surprisingly, I did not place!

I will gladly subscribe to the rebooted magazine and wish you tremendous success. It will give me one more reason to go to the mailbox. As an aside, I build almost nothing but replica stock and was a great fan of the STRICTLY STOCK column. I will look forward to seeing it reappear.

The first one I remember was #41, the Ford GT. My favorite was #73, the Mercury station wagon with the superfast wheels. I don't think it was ever beaten i a race. Unclear why it was so fast, but it was a little rocket.

I just completed my second phase of a complete collection of Lesney Matchbox cars. In my initial phase of collecting I only wanted an example of every model in the 1968 catalogue. My next phase, completed today was to have a boxed version to add as an accompaniment. As anyone who is into Matchbox collecting know, this is only the beginning.

While I am not traditionally a Cadillac man this car was far too good to pass over. It's a 1937 Cadillac V-8 70 Series Fleetwood convertible sedan. I'm pretty fired up in own it.

Tell me when you want to get back on yours and I will join you for a mini group build.

I really like where the OP is going with this model. I have always liked '37 and '38 Fords. While I am a stock builder much of the time, I can't help wondering if this kit could be adapted to a factory stock model. Maybe someday...I will continue to watch this with interest!

That is a really neat Ford wagon!

I've not had time to check in for a while. You continue to post some amazing work.

Now THAT is a unique look. You mentioned that the Johan kit had been retooled. Not true. What happened is parts came out of my Mercedes parts box. Likely, yours truly mixed up Monogram, Heller and Johan Mercedes parts. Sorry if that created problems for you. The model is looking great though!

These images are of two different 1929 Model 640 Packard Victorias but should give you an idea what I am trying to build.

Here is an image of the one-of-one Packard Speedster Coupe, a car that sadly, did not survive. I have seen a photo of the Victoria complete with a blueprint sketch of it. Now, do you think I can put my hand on it? Not a chance!

I tried hand painting that seat years ago but yours came out better. Absolutely stunning paint and overall presentation. That distributor wiring job is impressive. It must be 16 wires plus a coil....or are there two coils on this one?