Yep, Yat Ming did do a nice job with their Edsels. The models are in scale, full function and were offered in numerous colors & body styles. I have a few 2-door hardtops but prefer the 4-door hardtop. Years ago, I added "up windows" and figures, but my figures, however, look like garbage compared to your figure. She looks real! 😏 😏 😀
Yep, Yat Ming did do a nice job with their Edsels. The models are in scale, full function and were offered in numerous colors & body styles. I have a few 2-door hardtops but prefer the 4-door hardtop. Years ago, I added "up windows" and figures, but my figures, however, look like garbage compared to your figure. She looks real! 😏 😏 😀
Your convertible pics look great.
And your four door Edsel ain't looking so bad too Chris.That looks absolutely beautiful. I think you created that model over a decade ago or more. 👍
your four door Edsel ain't looking so bad too Chris.That looks absolutely beautiful. I think you created that model over a decade ago or more.
WOW, give that man a Cheroot!
You sir, have a great memory! Thanks for the compliments Steve; I posted those pics to see if anyone would actually realize that Yat Ming did NOT make a 4-door hardtop. Looks like you're the first to chime in correctly.
Enjoy your cigar! 😀
PS
One day, I'd like to try again and "do it right" by engineering rear door hinges. It still bugs me that the rear doors do NOT open; I was lazy. 🙄 😔
The Yat Ming 1958 Edsel still looks uniquely good/interesting in many styles: convertible, 2-door coupe and 4-door hardtop. It makes for a terrific diecast to display and talk about.
your four door Edsel ain't looking so bad too Chris.That looks absolutely beautiful. I think you created that model over a decade ago or more.
WOW, give that man a Cheroot!
You sir, have a great memory! Thanks for the compliments Steve; I posted those pics to see if anyone would actually realize that Yat Ming did NOT make a 4-door hardtop. Looks like you're the first to chime in correctly.
Enjoy your cigar! 😀
PS
One day, I'd like to try again and "do it right" by engineering rear door hinges. It still bugs me that the rear doors do NOT open; I was lazy. 🙄 😔
I always try to remember and recognize the creators of some of these custom beautiful models. Models that have never been made by anyone else and most of them in my memory have been created by you so there's no way I'm going to forget them ! For all the years that I've been on these Forums I've always watched with baited breath when you were posting pictures of what you have been building or what you have created already. I've even noticed how you worked in that thin strip of body between the doors like the 1:1 Edsel had.
But I'm sure others viewing your craftsmanship have too. It's always the small touches that make the project shine.
I've even noticed how you worked in that thin strip of body between the doors like the 1:1 Edsel had.
But I'm sure others viewing your craftsmanship have too. It's always the small touches that make the project shine.
- Thinking back, I remember pausing when I saw the 1:1, "Oh great, I have to fabricate that too... " Yes, others have noticed but your heart-felt compliments mean alot. Thousands of guys do what I do (and do it better ) but thank you; those were very nice things to say. I truly appreciate it.
Yes, Chris' insistence on sweating the tiniest details is just astounding! As a custom modifier myself, the creativity he has displayed in solving various challenges is just mind-boggling. I took notice, and I took notes because of the many modification processes he developed I used in my work.
There have been many modification ideas and executions that are amazing. But I think the one that stood out for me was Chris' tribute 1956 Chevy. That car featured a TON of custom fabrication, but when he had a removable engine oil dipstick that had real oil in the pan, that was just phantasmagorical!
@marty-johnson Gee-whiz.... I honestly thank you, but all I do is hack up models. MANY do it much better than I -and- I'd be far more prolific if I wasn't so lazy.
If I ever need agents, staff writers or people to delivery my eulogy.... Steve, Marlowe... you two will be notified immediately! 😏 😏
Lastly, as I've noted before.... I continue to seek inspiration from Mr. Roger Zimmermann (Switzerland ). He's a master craftsman who replicates EVERTHING, from brass, in 1/12 scale. Also, he machines masters for molds, such as tires, which he then casts in rubber.
ALL pieces/projects are 100%, one of kind-hand crafted, ONLY the vast number of tiny/micro nuts, bolts & screws required, and the chrome plating are outsourced. He's currently working on a 1/12 1932 V-16 Cadillac rolling chassis.
@marty-johnson Gee-whiz.... I honestly thank you, but all I do is hack up models. MANY do it much better than I -and- I'd be far more prolific if I wasn't so lazy.
If I ever need agents, staff writers or people to delivery my eulogy.... Steve, Marlowe... you two will be notified immediately! 😏 😏
Lastly, as I've noted before.... I continue to seek inspiration from Mr. Roger Zimmermann (Switzerland ). He's a master craftsman who replicates EVERTHING, from brass, in 1/12 scale. Also, he machines masters for molds, such as tires, which he then casts in rubber.
ALL pieces/projects are 100%, one of kind-hand crafted, ONLY the vast number of tiny/micro nuts, bolts & screws required, and the chrome plating are outsourced. He's currently working on a 1/12 1932 V-16 Cadillac rolling chassis.
NOW THIS IS A MASTER MODEL MAKER!
Wow, thank you for the thank you's and I'm going to try and watch that project as it rolls along because that looks fantastic 👍
Without a doubt, Roger Zimmerman is unworldly and from another planet. His work is off the charts.
That said, neither of us are mechanical engineers and we aren't tool and dye makers. We're just hobbyists working with hand tools. Considering our professional backgrounds don't include mechanical engineering or tradespeople, the modeling we do is not too bad. We're mere Earthlings. LOL! 🤣
