My 2009 Builds

[Bernard Kron]

Year 2 of my return to modeling. Every build was another step along the way. Thanx to everyone on the MCM board for lookin’, for the great builds, the stimulating discussion, the super tips and information, and the encouragement and camaraderie. And all the best to you and yours this holiday season!

B.

The Tube Rat tubular framed ’29 Ford Cabster

Built for this year's “Cats ‘n Rats†theme at NNL West. Mainly scratchbuilt w/ blown Caddy.

’29 Ford A-V8 Highboy

Built from the Replicas & Miniatures resin transkit post-war Old School style.

’32 Ford Roadster

Full belly pan roadster using the ex-Monogram 1/24 Revell Basic Builder kit.

’37 Chevy Bonneville Racer

Home made decals are a thank you to “DB†who gave me the kit.

The Orchid ’40 Ford Fordor custom

R ‘n’ D Unique resin body I accidentally got in a kit I bought at a model car show.

[Bernard Kron]

...And a few more:

’30 Ford 5-window

Chopped and channeled w/ Nailhead power on back dated AMT Phantom Vicky chassis.

’32 Ford 5-window

Full fendered late 50’s style straight out of the little books with box-stock ’58 ‘Vette Fuelie.

’29 Ford Roadster Early Drag Car

Circa 1953 with injected Chevy Inliner 6 power.

'41 Willys Street Rod “Shake ‘n’ Bakeâ€

Revell’s fool-proof billet-era kit subjected to a serious case of de-blinging

Still on the bench:

Clarkson, Ledbetter & Friend Ardun powered Competition Roadster

I’m desperately trying to get it finished by 12/31 for the L.A.D.S. build-off

Edited December 18, 2009 by gbk1

[curt raitz]

Hey Bernard

Really nice collection of builds

I've enjoyed following your progress over the past year, just love the effort you put into every build

lookin' forward to seein' these puppies in February

your friend

curt

[Sixties Sam]

Incredibly nice collection of models, Bernard! I like the classic rods. The 4 door 40 Ford is great. I never saw a 4 door 40 before. All very nice!

[crispy]

Nice stuff Bernard! Very imaginative!

Chris

[vizio93]

You did a nice job on the "Tube Rat", and the '30 Ford Five Window. Can't wait to see next years builds

[caine440]

Very,very nice builds.

You really had a good year.

[Harold]

Love that '40 Ford fordor. Nice bunch of builds .

[Raul_Perez]

Great stuff, Bernard!!

My favorites are the '29 Highboy and the '39 Roadster!! (I've always been a huge Model A fan)...

I can hardly wait to see what you come up with next year!!

Later,

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx for all the kind words everyone. I especially appreciate the fact that your favorites range over such a variety of styles. So far I'm building in a solidly Old School vein but it's still surprising what a varied selection of subjects and types of builds can be gotten out of this seemingly narrow area. Maybe for 2010 I can move into more contemporary themes! But I gotta have my hot rods and diggers....