'56 Studebaker Kansas Highway Patrol Car

[Danno]

I've been reorganizing photos and images, and have a few builds that haven't been "Under Glass" before. Since I have the rep of being the king of unfinished projects, I thought I'd toss a few out here. Some of the following posts are older builds, like this one.

This is a 1956 Studebaker Commander 2door sedan, decked out in period-correct Kansas Highway Patrol markings.

The body is a resin All American Models mastered by Juha Airo. An AMT '53 Studebaker kit was a parts donor, supplying the engine, drivetrain, running gear, and major chassis sections.

It is fully detailed with wired and plumbed engine and compartment, fuel line to the tank; battery and solenoid, generator, and under-hood siren wiring; heater hoses, etc.

Paint is KHP grey over KHP blue. The upholstery features ScaleMaster pattern decals. I photo-reduced the Studebaker emblems for hood and trunk, and BMFd all the trim.

The beacon was sourced from a Johan kit, the spotlight was modified from a parts box driving light, the rear deck light was parts box sourced, and the whip antenna was created from a kit CB antenna base, a map pin, a photo-etched flange, and guitar string shaft.

I took this model along when I attended my first Moonlight Modelers Club meeting; the theme was "50's Cars." I joined that night, and I was more than surprised when this model was selected as the theme winner that night!

I was again pleasantly surprised when this model was featured in Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine and appeared in Model Cars Magazine.

[Bernard Kron]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous!

Edited August 15, 2010 by gbk1

[John Teresi]

Rightfully so Dan.....this is a beautiful build.......and great pictures too!!!!

[Danno]

Thanks for the kind comments, guys! You are too kind.

[Harry P.]

Geez, man, you have all sorts of treasures in the vault!

[Danno]

Geez, man, you have all sorts of treasures in the vault!

Thank you!

[dimaxion]

I don't believe anyone casting either AMCs or Studebaker regretted it . I remember this build . Thanks greatly for another viwew . Just right . Thanx ..

Edited August 17, 2010 by dimaxion

[Chuck Most]

Can't go wrong with a Studie... nicely done!

[Clay]

I love it!! I will have to try to get one of these.

[bsoder]

Very nice!..thanks for sharing it

[Danno]

John, Chuck, Clay, Brian,

Thanks for the nice comments! Glad you enjoyed.

[chrismooney]

Danno more great work.... Please visit us at scalefirehouse.com and post these builds.....