ea0863 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) At this point, I have perused the first 32 years of HRM, and touched on what I personally found most interesting and relevant to our hobby. As usual, I encourage anyone that finds interesting items in HRM to feel free to post them here. Between all of us, hopefully a good library will develop online that is searchable and easier to access than the unindexed 72 years of issues online. Edited December 8, 2022 by ea0863
Richard Bartrop Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 A few "hot rod of the future" concepts have popped up in HRM and other magazines over the years, and here's one for a competition roadster from August of '52. As far as I know, nobody ever got around to making a DOHC head for a GMC 6, though other GM engines would prove to be very popular in the coming years. Fiberglass T bodies did become a thing in the next decade, as did the rise in popularity of alloy wheels among the hot rod set.
ea0863 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Posted December 4, 2022 I love the look of that engine - kind of like a 6 cylinder version of the ones in the Bugatti Model 57's. I wonder if anyone makes 3d version of it?
Richard Bartrop Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 4:15 PM, ea0863 said: I love the look of that engine - kind of like a 6 cylinder version of the ones in the Bugatti Model 57's. I wonder if anyone makes 3d version of it? It's purely a conceptual design, so you're probably out of luck. It is based on a GMC engine, so maybe a Chevy 6 with some scratchbuilt mods? 1
Richard Bartrop Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 Something about this channeled roadster from the Dec '52 issue that I just really like. Maybe something to think ab out if you're looking to do something a little different with Revell's Deuce roadster?
Richard Bartrop Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 And because this is a model car forum, some pretty impressive scratchbuilding. 1
ea0863 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: Something about this channeled roadster from the Dec '52 issue that I just really like. Maybe something to think ab out if you're looking to do something a little different with Revell's Deuce roadster? I agree. There is a clean and laid back vibe about it. The windshield and radiator all laid back, hubcaps are very simple - just a cool ride. It also has something else I noticed in quite a few photos back then - the fabricated bumperette (nerf bar I think they call it?) up front. Interestingly, I don't believe I have seen that feature on any scale models representing that era. I'm thinking of incorporating it into a few of my builds. Edited December 6, 2022 by ea0863
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 HRM January 1980 featured Nomads of all types, including their development. Who doesn't love a Nomad? 1
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 Also in HRM January 1980, this attitudinal '55 Thunderbird...
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 And speaking of attitude, how about this AMX? HRM March 1980
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 And try as I might, I can't get away from the old Fords! '34 Tudor Sedan article. HRM April 1980
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 Anyone have experience with these AMT "Cruisin USA" by Barris scale models? Ad from HRM April 1980 1
ea0863 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 This '33 Ford Roadster just ticks off all the boxes for me! HRM May 1980 1
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 Art Chrisman's Top Fueler just looks like rolling art to me. HRM August 1980 1
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) Very cool creation by someone named Terry Brown, called the "Gold Rush Express". I'm not even sure what year or body design to call it, but awesome! HRM October 1980 Edited December 9, 2022 by ea0863
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) John Buttera '23 - '27 T-bucket. (I thought the 20's and 30's Fords would've gone the way of the dinosaur by 1980, but here I am learning that was far from the case). HRM October 1980 Edited December 9, 2022 by ea0863 1
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 Getting a little more current, a hemi powered '75 Plymouth Duster. That engine is so sweet! HRM November 1980
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 A Chrysler Airflow hot rod. There's something you don't see every day...
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) A pair of heavy metal Camaros - '67 and '73. I love the stances; both different, but both tough! HRM February 1981 Edited December 9, 2022 by ea0863
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 In an article about John Buttera from HRM May 1981 was this photo. I've never made a diorama, but this one looks like a good representation of one to me.
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 From HRM August and September 1981 comes four PPG cars that were tricked out 80's style! A Mercury LN7, Dodge Charger, Chevy Cavalier, and AMC Spirit. 1
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 No conversation about the early 80's would be complete without the '82 Camaro and Firebird. Two issues covered them with lots of photos and background.
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 Lead Sleds galore in HRM December 1981 1
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Posted December 9, 2022 Blown '77 Nova. Nice! HRM December 1981
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