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This '50s era sprintcar model was modified from an early GMP kit (plastic and unpainted diecast) with the addition of a taller windshield, handmade nose and grill area, a detailed Chevy engine (GMP's was a crude and simple motor), an aluminum firewall with guages made using aluminum tubing and epoxy, and custom paint and lettering.

The '50s style two-wheel trailer is completely scratch-built in soldered brass with aluminum, styrene and ABS plastic for the details. The trailer features a working trailer-hitch, working hand-winch, hinged ramps, twin storage/tool cabinets with handmade padlocks etc.

The hauler is a '54 Ford half-ton panel modified from a "gearbox' '53 Ford model. Changes include the handmade '54 grill, detailed '54 'Y' block V8 to replace the '53 'flathead', reconfigured rear fenders to accurately represent the '54 changes down near the running-boards, a steerable brass 'I' beam front axle to replace the sloppy 'Gearbox' unit, a fabricated brass rearview mirror, all mold witness lines filed and smoothed, the crude 'Gearbox' wheels/tires replaced with ones from a YatMing Ford model, and custom mixed red paint in basecoat/clearcoat.

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That's absolutely superb. It's not subject matter I know anything about, but it's a beautiful feat of modelling. Lovely finish, detailing and scratch building, and somehow, the "let it all hang out" complexity of the racer complements the simpler curves of the tow van brilliantly. The shine of the paintwork is perfect. Mind you, I can't help but think that the "platform" of the trailer probably wouldn't have been that clean in real life! A used race car must drip some fluids, surely...? A couple of figures standing by would be the "icing on the cake"

bestest,

M.

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Stunning! I love the old school sprint cars. I grew up in the midwest and went to the races every Saturday night. I wish there were more kits available for this style of race car. I am currently working on an "outlaw" sprint car, but they just aren't as appealing as the sleek design of the 50's and 60's cars. Excellent work and perfect graphics for this era car.

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