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From my collection: 1932 Ford by Eligor (and me)

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David H
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Here it is, as it was when I purchased it:

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And so I prepared to play with it:

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A work in progress:

IMG 7588

Re-assembly:

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 After more finishing, the second re-assembly:

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IMG 7592
IMG 7609
IMG 7611

 

 This is an uncommon 1:43 rendition of the first Ford V8 in sedan form;  the coupe, often in hot rod format, has been done several times.  I have also seen this same sedan in taxi, fire chief and military format, but this light gray version is not seen as often.  I'm not sure when Eligor made this one, but it is marked "Made in France." 

  My changes were to straighten tires and wheels, clean the gray paint, add the black striping (I confess this is tape), paint the interior, detail exterior by black-washing the radiator grill, chroming door handles, adding the standard single windshield wiper (duals were optional), and tilting the spare tire.  It's been a strange week around here with some major work going on in and around our house, so this little project has been spread over several days of just good fun.  I appreciate Eligor's sharply defined metal and plastic parts.

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(@bob-jackman)
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Nice model David. I have never seen this model before and I really like it and the details you added.



   
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John Merritt
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Interesting model David. One I haven't seen before. I like it in sedan form.


John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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(@karl)
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Much better looking now!  Great details!



   
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John Kuvakas
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I love these little documentaries, David. Thanks. 


John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA


   
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