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Eric Macleod

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  1. Well all right. This is one nice looking model. I like your color scheme and attention to detail. You have really brought this one to life. E-
  2. Here are my humble contrubutions to the topic. Sort of opposite poles here. I offer up my '68 Jeep Commando with a V-6 and my 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II Ascot Phaeton with an OHV strait 6 with dual ignition. Good topic you have going here.
  3. Finally I had time to make a bit of progress. I got the paint work completed on the body including the intricate multi-tome paint scheme. I still need to rub it out and get some real gloss going but I am very happy so far. I did a bit more detail work on the firewall and it is ready to fit to the body. Interior panels have been made from scratch. I tried multiple attempts to copy the exact Judkins pattern but could not. So...I cheated. I figured in this scale hardly anyone would ever see the difference and besides, this is not a model destined for a contest anywhere anytime. So...I said "good enough for what it is an who it is for." Next I need to make the headliner, windows, windshiled wiipers, hinges for the doors, floors, pedals and fit the seats (I cheated and used out of the box seats for this. They are not perfect replicas of what was in the car but prety darn close) and shorten/fit the running boards. If I were dilligent I could probably finish it in 3-4 evenings but I am trying to take my time and not smudge anything in the final assembly. Comments are always welcome. Eric
  4. This is simply stunning. Every detail is right on point. You have certainly done the old Johan justice. Your model must be one of the best 540 roadsters I have ever seen. Well done. I concur, come to the dark side and build Classics with a capital C with the rest of us!
  5. I learn something every time I take the time to follow your progress. While I don't think I have enough years in my life to attempt a Pocher, your techniques will certainly help me with aspects of my other more modest modeling attempts. I enjoy myself every time I look at another aspect of this most entertaining thread. Keep up the good fight.
  6. I am curious about the source of the mechanic and Henry figures.
  7. Art is exactly right. ICM did a good job with the top adding the seams exactly where they would fall on the 1:1 car. This is true of both the Runabout and the Touring car of 1911.
  8. Neat model. I too like the weathering. Welcome back to the hobby!
  9. As you know I have followed this thread with considerable interest as I have a real 1913 Model T in my garage. Art has done a fine job of both interpreting this model and reducing many of the inaccuracies in the kit. Art is exactly right about the top material-they are quite shiny...unless they are worn out. I have appreciate all of Art's questions and commitment to making this model as good as possible. One thing that may not be immediately evident is in making both a 1913 and a 1911 Ford, of different bodystyles, it was necessary to make some pretty serious compromises with this kit to represent both cars and both bodystyles. While it would have been easier for ICM to do both as 1911's or both 1913's they created nice representations of both eras. My hat is off to Art on this well built model. As an offer to anyone else out there in cyber land, if you need reference photos for building one of these, all you have to do is ask, The cars are out back in the garage. Eric
  10. The "dummy door" on the American made T's started when my '13 was made and carried on through the 1925 open bodied cars (runabouts and tourings). In 1926 American made cars joined the Canadian cars and added a door on the driver's side. They were so small that someone like me with size 13 feet cannot get through the door opening. Oddly, on my '26 fordor (no, that is not a spelling error) sedan it is pretty easy to get in because there is more space between the parking brake and the door opening as they have shorter cowls. I have to tell you, I really like what you have done with this model, which has always been one of my all time favorites. The lines are a really nice improvement and would lend themselves nicely to a 1:1 car. I will be curious about your color choices as we go forward.
  11. I love these big Lincolns. You have certainly done this one justice.
  12. A beautiful model of the most beautiful car ever made. Glad you stuck with it. There is a car on the floor of the Lincoln Museum in Hickory Corners that is painted exactly this same color. You have done a great job here.
  13. I can explain why the raised edges on a Model T are there. That is the way the real car is built. There is a raised molding around all of the doors and at all of the body junctures. Just the way Henry did things. Inelegant but effective. Now, as for the raised edges on the '36 Auburn Speedster by Pyro....laziness.
  14. The Mustang looks great bus I also have to give you a compliment on your backdrop diorama. That looks great also.
  15. The engine for this era Ford would be either black or natural cast iron. They were not Ford green until late 1925. Art is doing a great job on this one is he not?
  16. Wow. Back when Cadillacs were Automobiles! I love it and keep 'em coming. E-
  17. With all due respect to Charlie, I love the dark red interior. Dark blue over dark red is one of my favorite color schemes on these cars. Very authentic. The guy I know who has one the color of Cobraman's WIP also has one in this color scheme. It too is stunning. And had you posted one in black over tan...same response. Cool guy with cool cars. Keep the beautiful red interior! E-
  18. Excellent build of the most beautiful car ever made. I like your color choices a lot. Well done and well photographed. Eric
  19. It is funny how Art and I think alike! He is absolutely right, this car is a cabriolet. Have a look at the fine '31 Cadillac restoration that converted a Cabriolet to a Roadster in the "under glass" to see a nice conversion. I agree this is a fine build. Keep on keeping on! E-
  20. It looks pretty rough in mock-up form but really is coming along pretty well. I am planning a big push in the next week and will try to get the interior knocked out. Then it will be time for some detail painting, assembling running boards and then final assembly. Thanks for the encouragement guys! E-
  21. One can also purchase this in silver over black with a dark maroon interior- the combination I personally prefer.
  22. As most of you who have seen my posts know I am a big Duesenberg fan. It gives me great pleasure to have a chance to introduce a model I just reviewed, the Automodello Duesenberg Graber. I will post the full review tomorrow but wanted to give you a chance to have a look. In short the model is magnificent. Have a look.
  23. Not a bad idea there. There have been quite a few Dueseberg SJ Speedsters that would look good with a Packard body attached.
  24. This is 1/24 based on the Monogram Duesenberg Town Car kit with some help from Aardvark models for the hood. Finally, a couple photos of the progress.
  25. Wow! First a V-16 then a Shelby. Quite a garage you have there. Your inspiration has gotten me back on the Duesenberg build. Thanks for that!
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