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09/02/2025 9:34 am
John's been busy again, this time with a departure from his usual. All john had to work with was the body for this Chrysler Valiant Station Wagon. Other parts were sourced from other models; bumpers, grille, lights from a die cast model, interior tub and base plate from a Brooklin Rambler. John admits its not exactly accurate but he has created a totally acceptable model of the Valiant for his collection. A challenging project to use John's words, but his next task will be more challenging; reviving a body only of the equivalent saloon (ooops! sorry, sedan). A more than valiant attempt one might say. 
09/02/2025 9:40 am
Oh no! Not ANOTHER one of these? LOL!
WOW! Absolutely incredible - fantastic work; sure to be a center of conversation. Thanks for the report and pics!
09/02/2025 10:20 am
Another fine example of John's amazing talent!
09/02/2025 10:36 am
Beautifully and professionally done. John is extremely talented.
09/02/2025 11:18 pm
Back some 21 years ago when Trax was selling nice accurate and reasonably priced diecast 1960-61 Valiant sedans I got a few and did some conversions, a two door sedan, hardtop, and wagon. And a badge engineered 1962 Dodge Lancer sedan. Sorry, no photo of that one but here are the Valiants.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
09/02/2025 11:30 pm
That is a spectacular model and those are beautiful pics.
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10/02/2025 5:00 am
Outstanding work - "valiant" even. One of the few cars on earth, IMO, that looks best as a wagon. Two door hardtops are cool.... but not in this case. Station wagons, such as this, steal the show. What a terrific & hip looking model! 😎 😎 😎
Tony Perrone reacted
10/02/2025 8:16 am
I'm beginning to think if your name is John, you must have a natural talent for building model cars.
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