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11/08/2018 2:56 am
(PICS) The INCREDIBLE work of Roger Zimmermann in Switzerland. His amazing 1/12 1956 Continental.
Along with countless others I've been watching, in utter amazement, the nearly 5 year build of this truly magnificent 1/12 scale replica of a 1956 Lincoln Continental 2-dr hardtop. Beyond words, beyond description.
You must remember that EVERY SINGLE PART, CHROME, GLASS, RUBBER, FABRIC, ETC... EVERY SINGLE PART, other than the scale nuts, bolts & screws that hold this work of art together, WERE ALL FABRICATED BY ROGER.
Brass body parts were hand-hammered on a scale wooden body buck, rubber tires were cast from hand-made molds, fabrics & leather seats were stretched over hand carved pattern solids. And the list goes on & on & on....
Also note that this 1/12 model will feature working power windows that operate with SCALE SWITCHES!
Roger is near the end of this outstanding build and is currently "sweating the details" involved with final assembly.
I thought some of you might want to see this. I CONTINUE to be BLOWN AWAY!
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11/08/2018 3:31 am
Thanks Chris. His work truly is INCREDIBLE.
11/08/2018 4:01 am
That is the correct word, Bob. Wow!!
11/08/2018 4:09 am
Does he have a site to follow his build?
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11/08/2018 4:15 am
(LINK) Yes Mark....
Click here
Roger currently has 81 pages of text & pics. You can fast forward to the end or start anywhere to view progress.
NOTE: Roger also completed a 1/12 Studebaker Avanti & Olds Tornado. Simply an amazing MASTER CRAFTSMAN!
11/08/2018 10:25 am
A few years ago, some guy in Italy produced a scale model of a Ferrari that actually runs...
... I don't know the scale and I don't have a link, but it was featured on "Top Gear" and can probably be found on YouTube by doing a search.
This thing was phenomenal. Besides the engine (a scale V-12), everything on the car worked! Switches, gears, brakes, lights... EVERYTHING!
11/08/2018 10:41 am
Custom Builds
That's it !!!..I give up collecting diecasts. I'm ready for the home. These guys are fantastic and now I have a very inferiority complex. What great workmanship.
11/08/2018 10:45 am
My custom build
I think I may try to build a Pine Derby Car from the Boy Scouts. Thats about my level of workmanship. 
11/08/2018 12:23 pm
Rand, I'll race your Pine Derby car with mine.
11/08/2018 3:40 pm
Pine Cars
Hold on..CHRIS MORONI is lurking in the background with a modified.
Topic starter
11/08/2018 6:33 pm
Yes, there's always great projects in my head. Having the time/enthusiasm is the key.
12/08/2018 1:09 am
Thank you for the link - I'm checking it out right now.
Topic starter
12/08/2018 2:08 am
Awesome...enjoy!
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12/08/2018 2:10 am
You just shake your head in wonder.... some of his smaller pieces look like jewelry.
12/08/2018 2:44 am
Jaw Dropping - XCLNT Craftsmanship ... such attention to detail
One has to have cranial diecast knowledge in order for the idea to come out thru the finger tips
Cranial Diecast ... I do not have ....
His work just freezes me into amazement.
I have built custom motorcycles ... I have built a few modifications to some cars that makes them go faster and stop faster
But what this guy does ?
I do not have the verbiage to express my amazement, my total appreciation for what he does and for what he can do
I am totally blown away
How does know what material to use
How does know how to use that lathe
His talents are beyond anything I have ever been exposed to ... Talents truly not of this world
I have soooo many questions
I'll terminate my rant
Standing Ovation to this Extremely Gifted Human Being.
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