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13/02/2020 6:48 am
An unusual 1:43 kit just arrived, a Somerville Standard Flying 12 (pics)
Yesterday Raymond Paszkiewicz mentioned Pathfinder and Somerville models from years past, and I had just ordered one. It arrived a few hours ago and here it is:
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I bought it "as is" and yes, it's missing half of its grill. Wonder what I can do about that? Oh well, that's an issue for another day.
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It's interesting to find an older kit from a company I've never heard of, and also of a car that I know nothing about. But that's for a later time. Right now I'm again working on that BMW M roadster.
13/02/2020 6:53 am
Looks like an interesting build. What's the color?
13/02/2020 7:11 am
If this were mine, I would create a grilll section using a series of silver colored wire lengths bent to shape. In looking at my Standard 12 it looks like 28 gage wire would do it. Mine is made by Tower and is commonly available at hardware stores. Fill the existing grill cavity with J B Weld so the wire sections will be at the same level as the opposite side. Glue them down with clear nail polish then recoat on the top for final security.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
13/02/2020 7:38 am
David and John.That is a very good advice. Another method maybe take a piece of left over white metal. White metal is easy to scrape and scrape the grill
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13/02/2020 7:56 am
I suggest recreating both sides of the grille so they match.
13/02/2020 9:07 am
If anyone else happens to have the same kit and would be willing to loan me the part (which would not be damaged at all), I would be happy to make a mold and cast a resin copy at no charge and also cover postage for both parties. Then you could foil both pieces to match or use the Molotov chrome paint.
13/02/2020 10:06 am
I've tried using wire in scratchbuilding but was never able to get the pieces straight--frustrating!
13/02/2020 10:38 am
Somerville spare parts
David,
A company in England named Promod purchased the Somerville masters a few years ago.
They still make and sell Somerville kits. Perhaps they would be able to send you the part you need.
Their website address is: promod-diecast.com
Good luck!
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13/02/2020 11:47 am
Thanks John Kuliak for the address of Promod. Never heard of them
It is great to see, that Somerville kits can be ordered.
13/02/2020 4:24 pm
Many thanks, John. I just sent them an e-mail, and I will report here if
I have any success.
13/02/2020 4:43 pm
Hope it works out, David!
13/02/2020 9:57 pm
Most of the Somerville kits on Ebay are Promod-produced....
if the description says 'Original Promod' they will probably be the earlier Doug McHard ones. The Hillman 'California' they make is an adapted version of the original Pete Kenna mastered Minx - it's not up to the same standard and the name is incorrect. The Austin 10 Conway is a cabrio version of Somerville's original. I made a number of Conway conversions a few years ago and a family friend owned a real one.
13/02/2020 9:58 pm
Some of the Promod-produced Somervilles have been simplified..
slightly but they are essentially the same.
14/02/2020 6:37 am
Contact Promod models here in the UK.
They produce the old Somerville Models. They may be able to help. There's a contact form on their web site.
14/02/2020 7:17 am
Example of a grill done with wire, 1941 Mercury conversion
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John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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