traditional Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) My twin brother, Larry, completely scratchbuilt in 1/24 this circa 1950 model 21 Divco milk truck entirely in BRASS and completed it in 1978 after at least a year of spare time effort. Reference was from measuring a no longer used milk truck that sat behind the dairy in our old home town, and they were also kind enough to supply him with an original parts/maintenance manual for the truck to give him added detail reference. All doors fold and open, theres a completely detailed chassis with working leaf springs, brake-lines, and 'worm/sector steering etc. The seat folds and pivots, there's complete engine detail, and the Divco nameplates were photo-etched (then a relatively new process) using new equipment at the college where he taught technical illustration. The model won 'Best In Show' in the only contest in which it was entered (Group 25 modellers club), back in '80 or so in Toronto and, thanks to being kept in a display case, it's stayed in fine condition for the last 30+ years. Paint was done in lacquer, with details added using Humbrol and Testors paints, and the lettering was all done using Letraset. . Edited March 7, 2012 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Tremendous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Well...I'm extremely impressed. I'd love to see somebody (a model company) do something like this in kit form. I love these old trucks. All those old trucks have such personality which is lost today. Everything looks the same now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This is a labor of love, and it shows. You brother is truely an artiste! I wonder how a 25th scale model of this would sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Amazing craftsmanship! I remember seeing a 1:1 customized in Classic Custom Trucks mag a few years back. I would LOVE to have a kit of this in 1:25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This is too cool for words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Great looking truck - this type of model is a work of art . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah, that's not just a model, that's a work of art!!! Stunning!!! Like Gerald Wingrove, only smaller!!! Even looks better than a "mint" car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 WOW!!!! very nice very nice indeed , it brings back alot of memeories with my dad behind the wheel of one in the late 60's early 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wow! I don't think I'd wanna go to that extent in styrene, much less brass! Weirdest thing of all, the model is four years older than me, and it's aged WAY better. I actually do remember these, though- Superior Dairy, in theSaginaw Bay reigion of Michigan,was still using these Divcos for home delivery right up until the early 1990's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Awesome ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Your bro got skills..and the trucks longevity is proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 More incredible work from the Read brothers!!! And these guys also work their magic on 1:1 rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 More incredible work from the Read brothers!!! And these guys also work their magic on 1:1 rides! Hi Jeff, I sent you an email a couple of days ago...Is your email address still the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro68 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Very nice great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtienutz Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is he still active in building that's incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Incredible model! I can't imagine making that in brass! Beautiful work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hi Jeff, I sent you an email a couple of days ago...Is your email address still the same? Email sent Cliff! Sorry I didn't respond sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 What a craftsman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Pure gold. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Very impressive. That's one GREAT looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Rodder Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Awesome build incredible building skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 That is some great metal work, brass is class, more addictive than gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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