1933 Cadillac Town Car

[John Teresi]

Hello.......this was built a long, long time ago ......in galaxy far, far,far away...........this started out as a "Minicraft" model that a girlfriend bought for me.......I`m not really into these kind of cars but I decided to build it....... to make her happy.........anyway when I opened the box......oh my God!........tons and tons of pieces........what did I get myself into?........well, box stock...... wired and plumbed.......flocking...... hand painted.wood grain effect.......H.O.K. black......what a nightmare this was.........thank`s for looking.

Edited August 30, 2010 by John Teresi

[Karmodeler2]

What scale is it?

And did you use base and clear? and did you buff?

And one more and I'll go away.

What paint product is it?

Thanks,

David

[John Teresi]

What scale is it?

And did you use base and clear? and did you buff?

And one more and I'll go away.

What paint product is it?

Thanks,

David

David......this is a 1/16 scale......yes everything was prepped,......primmered with PPG.......sanded,......painted with H.O.K. black......clear coated with RM clear 3 part..........no buffing......thank`s

[Chuck Most]

Looks just plain gorgeous, John!

Still, I have to wonder how she'd look layed out low, with a six-carb early Cad V8 sticking out of an open hood!

[george 53]

John, Since Dave, Bill, an Lyle have split, you an Pete seem to be carrying this forum when it comes to flat out OUTSTANDING builds! No wonder some of the new guys feel intimidated! I KNOW your not TRYIN to, but your builds just DO IT!!! It's just amazing what you can do with plastic. It's guys like you's who inspire me! After all these years, I STILL can't do what I've seen you guys do!!!! ANOTHER fine BEAUTIFUL build. THANKS for sharein it!!!

[george 53]

Oh and Rom, not to say YOUR not a great builder too, I just forgot to say your name!

[B_rad88]

wow john, that looks awsome. my best friend just gave me this kit about a month ago, and i wasn't sure on the proper look for it, and now i seen yours i know how to properly build it. where there any fit issues or anything of the such?

[sjordan2]

Well..uh...as the Brits would say, "I'm gobsmacked." I don't know how this could possibly be done better – it's a true museum piece, as good as any 1:8 Pocher build I've seen, spectacular in every way. You have turned your nightmare into a dream car.

You can't walk away from this kind of work because it was difficult. If you decide to build other 1:16 classics, such as the Rolls Phantom II or Phantom III, the Mercedes SS Kabriolet or the Jaguar SS 100, I'll be happy to send you CD files with truly massive reference material for each of them. I would be very excited to see what you do with any of them.

Question:

Did you use special materials for the upholstery and the top covering?

[B_rad88]

Well..uh...as the Brits would say, "I'm gobsmacked." I don't know how this could possibly be done better it's a true museum piece, as good as any 1:8 Pocher build I've seen, spectacular in every way. You have turned your nightmare into a dream car.

You can't walk away from this kind of work because it was difficult. If you decide to build other 1:16 classics, such as the Rolls Phantom II or Phantom III, the Mercedes SS Kabriolet or the Jaguar SS 100, I'll be happy to send you CD files with truly massive reference material for each of them. I would be very excited to see what you do with any of them.

Question:

Did you use special materials for the upholstery and the top covering?

the top has the "Fabric look" already molded into it. im looking at my kit right now.

EDIT: i have only seen this car in 2 colors, the triple black (like john built) and a maroon brick color, what is a more accurate color? i haven't built many pre-war cars(i maybe built 1 or 2), so this kit is almost a first for me.

Edited August 30, 2010 by B_rad88

[my66s55]

What a beautiful car. Some of the Minicraft/Entex kits have a large amount of parts to them. The 37 Packard I'm currently working on has approximately 300 pieces. I hope it comes out as near as nice as this Cadillac.

[Jim Gibbons]

John, absolutely beautiful! This is one of my favorite years of the V16 Cadillac. I built the Italeri Al Jolson car which unfortunately got destroyed in a move, so I have to build another. Once again, your build and the photography make it hard to distinguish it from the real thing.

Edited August 30, 2010 by Jim Gibbons

[charlie8575]

the top has the "Fabric look" already molded into it. im looking at my kit right now.

EDIT: i have only seen this car in 2 colors, the triple black (like john built) and a maroon brick color, what is a more accurate color? i haven't built many pre-war cars(i maybe built 1 or 2), so this kit is almost a first for me.

As these cars were custom-built, you could have any color you wanted, but black, maroon, dark blue, dark green and perhaps white are the most appropriate colors.

John- GREAT job!

Charlie Larkin

[bigmikevee]

Hey John,

Sure was pleasantly surprised when I saw this, just a great job, something quite different from you, but I love it. Any tips on how you painted the wood, that really turned out nice. Hey, the girlfriend had good taste in classic cars!! Thanks as always for posting for us!

Mike

[Mike Kucaba]

". to make her happy..."

John, This is all you have to do to make a girl happy? Build a model car? I feel your pain<g> I hope she was ecstatic!! Fantastic build.

[bigmikevee]

John, what is RM clear 3 part? Can you give a little more info? Thanks Mike

Edited August 30, 2010 by bigmikevee

[Karmodeler2]

Thanks John for the answers.

I guess that I should have read the first post....you did say HOK. I saw it after I asked the question...thanks for answering it.

Love,

David

[Raul_Perez]

Very nice, John!!

If you could let a little air out of the tires, this one could pass for 1:1!!

Thanks for sharing,

[Foxer]

All the textures make it so realistic! Beautiful!

[jeffs396]

Another beauty John!

[DRG]

But, is she still your girlfriend???

[Romell R]

WOW! John Im not really into these type of builds either but man I have a strong urge to go buy one now LOL! another Excellent build by one of the masters.

[Monte's Motors]

Being a Caddy fan.

I'd call that...AWESOME!!!!

[John Teresi]

But, is she still your girlfriend???

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Donald.......no she is not.......that`s how I can get stuff done around here.

Edited August 30, 2010 by John Teresi

[John Teresi]

WOW! John Im not really into these type of builds either but man I have a strong urge to go buy one now LOL! another Excellent build by one of the masters.

Romell.....thank`s for comp`s.........sure is good to have friends like you.

[John Teresi]

John, what is RM clear 3 part? Can you give a little more info? Thanks Mike

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Mike.......the formula for the clear is.........RM DC-5800 clear, RM UR50 reducer......and I use H.O.K. KU-150 catalyst........4 parts clear,1 part catalyst,1 part reducer.......when I do wood grain.......I use "Michael's" arts and crafts acrylic water base paints.......the brand is "Folk Art".......89 cent bottles.......you need white, dark brown, light brown , and black..........first you paint the piece white and let dry........then paint over that with the light brown.......let that dry .......then I dry brush the dark brown......let dry ......then I dry brush the black.......then I clear coat with Tamiya.........hope I helped.

Edited August 30, 2010 by John Teresi