1935 Auburn Boat tail speedster

[slant6]

So the Enzo is done, on to a new project.

Is it just me, or do guys find Lindburg kits disappointing too?

All of the lines for the doors and such were raised, so I had to take care of that.

I decided to make some changes too. I found some pieces from the scrap box, I think they might have been exhaust tips from something. I mounted them in the fenders for taillights and filled in the holes for the originals.

I also though It would look good with really full fenders, filled them in too.

My girlfriend doesn't like any of it, but I do, so its gonna happen. This is the fist time Ive done any major body modification, so any tips would be very welcome. Id like to use a set of wheels left over from a VW Golf GTI, but they are really wide, so Im not sure how to make them fit. Just something to think about, for you guys that might have some ideas.

[SSNJim]

Is it just me, or do guys find Lindburg kits disappointing too?

I have been building since the late 60's, and I don't think ever bought a Lindberg model until the Dodge Caravan snapper came out. Their earlier models left something to be desired, but I like the kits that came out later than the Caravan.

It looks like you have some pretty neat ideas going here. Good luck with it.

[crazyjim]

The Lindberg '35 Auburn isn't the greatest kit around. The 2 piece body and 2 piece rear fenders annoyed me but I liked the body style - but changed it. I used 23" Pegasus Ts, Chevy 409. NExt time I get one I'm going to cut the grill out of the shell and replace with something else.

[Modelmartin]

That looks like a nice start to a fun custom car. The Lindberg Auburn, Cord , and Lincoln are all originally Pyro tooling from the late 50s. They don't look so good today but they were OK back then. It would be really nice if an accurate well tooled Auburn was available. The Lincoln would be great too. No need for the Cord since Monogram took car of it so well.

[LDO]

...I'd like to use a set of wheels left over from a VW Golf GTI, but they are really wide, so Im not sure how to make them fit. Just something to think about, for you guys that might have some ideas.

Just my opinion, but if you use more modern wheels & tires, you'll make it look like a model of a kit car, rather than a customized Auburn...and there's nothing wrong with adding a bit of personal flair to a coachbuilt car. If you're replacing them because the kit parts are poor-quality, I could send you a set of wheels and tires from any number of other pre-war classics. I have at least one of just about every pre-war classic model ever made, along with lots of spare parts.

Edited December 5, 2009 by LDO

[charlie8575]

So the Enzo is done, on to a new project.

Is it just me, or do guys find Lindburg kits disappointing too?

Remember, that kit was tooled originally by Pyro in the mid-1950s, when the manufacturers were still trying to figure out how to work with injection-molded plastic for mass-produced consumer items. It (along with the Cord and Lincoln) will have some..."issues" to work out. I have an original-issue (I think, or not too far removed,) Pyro. The body was glued together, I just have to paint it and assemble the rest. Painting that red plastic, especially red plastic that old, will be pure joy.

Think of it this way: you're learning new skills and how to cope with a sub-optimal product, plus making it more to your liking. A little more work, yes, but I don't see a downside.

And yes, the new Lindberg (why does everyone spell it with a "u"?) are very nice. I'd put any of their 90s-issue kits up against anything from AMT or Revell-Monogram from that era, and even some of the Japanese kits for quality.

A lot of the Lindberg kits from the 1960s are nice kits, too, especially their ships and airplanes, which I've built a few of.

Charlie Larkin

[Jeff Sauber]

It's nice to see somebody else taking on one of these old "bully kits".

Most folks tend to shy away from projects that use 50 year old tooling, but with a little scratchbuilding and patience, these beasts can be dealt with and look nice when it's all said and done.

I'm currently working on the 48 lincoln and should have it done in the next week or two....Looks like your off to a good start with the auburn....keep the updates comming.

Edited December 5, 2009 by J. Sauber