A Mere 101 Years Ago... [PIC]

Replicarz is a TRUE GIFT to the model car collector hobby!  This is magnificent!  

Man-0-man, what an awesome model - but of course I wish for the obvious - we need to see that Duesenberg powerplant, and those wheels need to be posable; unfortunately, this is sealed resin.  I was just commenting/posting about Duesenbergs on Patty's post.

Terrific pics Ric, love those wheels and hood straps - I noticed you added just a bit "Richard detailing/weathering,"  no?    🤔 😏 🤔 

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Terrific pics Ric, love those wheels and hood straps - I noticed you added just a bit "Richard detailing/weathering,"  no?    🤔 😏 🤔 

Nope. I didn't touch this one. It'd got nice leather straps amd metal buckles. 

 

@chris Are those pics of a Hubley Duesenberg model kit? I built a few as a kid and wish I still had them.

@rich-sufficool Yes, years ago I set out to build one "the right way."   ....this project is still "open."     I filled the gas tank and engine with tiny fishing sinkers to increase the weight!   This bare chassis, as you see it, weights almost 2.5lbs.   👍 👍 👍 

After my '48 Ford Woody project I turned my attention to a 1969 Dodge stock car (see Handicrafts ).

However, I may soon be getting into - and I'll need your help - a 1/18 WWII German SD.KFZ.8 DB9 ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 12T.   Stay tuned.... 🤔 🤔 🤔 

@chris What are the last two pics of that Prime Mover? Is it a 3-D printing in 1/18? You may be able to kit bash the Maybach V12 w/transmission from a tank model kit if you're going to go that far. There is a 1/18 Hanomag from 21th Century Toys that you could use to embody. Or just explain those last two pics because I'm confused. LOL

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"...just explain those last two pics because I'm confused. LOL"

I knew those would get 'ya!  😀 😀 😀 

LSS:

You'll recall I have "fair amount"  of 1/18 WWII German & American "stuff"  - including that Century 21 Hanomag (I posted a project-pic tutorial on how I fabricated posable steering ).   

My aim now is to purchase that 3-D printed resin kit of the SD.KFZ.8 DB9 ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 12T shown AND add to it this Flak 88mm anti-aircraft gun to duplicate these 1:1 set-ups (see photos ).    A modeler in England is printing about 150 different 1/18 WWII German & American resin vehicle & tank kits, this ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 12T is just one of them.

Stay tuned....

@chris You want to tow that "88", yes? I first read as you wanted to mount it on the bed which would probably tear the truck apart. LOL I have a whole 88 set up with crew, but  in 1/32.

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In 1924, Duesenberg was looking towards a win at the Indianapolis 500 to boost sales of his luxe street cars with his straight 8 cylinder engine. In secret,  Fred Duesenberg topped his engine off with a supercharger that allowed his engine to run at 4000 rpm which was perfect for endurance races. That gave him the leg up his car needed winning not only the 1924 Indy, but also wins in 1925 and 1927. This #15 Duesenberg Special averaged a bit over 101 mph with drivers L.L.Corum and Joe Boyer at the wheel.

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 The car no longer exists, but Replicarz did a really nice job from what archival information still exists.

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I don't collect race car models but, if I did, this would be one of my first purchases.