Pyro 1911 Stevens-Duryea Touring Car

[foxbat426]

1/32 scale.  This was part of the Brass Series.  Pyro is no longer with us and the brass plated parts in this kit leave a lot to be desired.  More like brass colored plastic. Must have been produced near the company’s end. Still a fun build.

[Dave Darby]

Didn't Lindberg end up with the Pyro tools? That would mean Round2 could reissue the brass series.

[foxbat426]

I’m not sure. I hope the tools still exist. They were nice models. I have a few other brass series kits on the burner. Speaking of tools what happened to johans tools? A few of their designs would be greatly welcomed. Amt, mpc, mobius, revell etc etc should step out of the box. It’s the same ole same ole it seems.

[Richard Bartrop]

They do build up nice.  Thanks for sharing!

[SfanGoch]

On 7/7/2018 at 6:42 PM, foxbat426 said:

Speaking of tools what happened to johans tools?

Probably part of a fridge, washing machine or stove in your home.

[bbowser]

I like it!  We need more brass era builds on here.

[Mike999]

Thanks. I have that kit and always wondered what it looked like built up. 

Have always thought of "militarizing" it, since those wide fenders and luggage rack give plenty of space for stowage.  It could fit either in a WWI scene, or a 1915 Pancho Villa Punitive Expedition vehicle - on either side.  Villa's guys often stole cars, and back then wealthy American military officers often used their own private cars. 

I always liked those 1/32 PYRO Brass Era kits in general.  They did some unusual cars, like the Lozier Briarcliff, Mercer Toy Tonneau and 1915 Model T delivery truck.  Aside from militarizing, they looked great in "early days of motoring" dioramas.  There are tons of 1/32 and 1/35 figures and accessories that work with them.

Years ago those kits sold dirt cheap at kit swap meets. You can still sometimes find them at reasonable prices on eBay.

[unclescott58]

I'm working on a Stevens-Duryea Touring right now. I'm impressed with these Pyro Brass Era car kits. With a little work, they build up very nicely. Fun to see that someone else has been building one recently. And it looks pretty good too. 

Edited July 22, 2018 by unclescott58