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29/04/2010 5:57 pm
Mr. Leland's 1906 Cadillac (pics) - my attempt
Since seeing the Amelia Island pictures by Dick Browne and Steven Williams, I have looked with distaste at my Tootsietoy 1906 Cadillac.
Then I saw Volodymyr Sorokolat's modifications to turn a similar Tootsie into a 1:43 model (see 9344.3 and 9344.3.2.1) and just couldn't resist. Here is what I soon had to work with:
Of course I don't have Volodymyr's skills (nor those of Curtis Parisi!), but I do have some accumulated bits and pieces. Here are my results:
So now I'm thinking of displaying these two together:
30/04/2010 12:54 am
Very nicely done, David!
30/04/2010 3:14 am
I think I have to try one of those as well...
I have been watching for a cheap Tootsietoy Cadillac on ebay and went ahead and purchased one today after seeing your pics. I don't have the spare parts source for lanterns, so I will have to seek those out from a model train or doll house supplier I guess. You conversion is really nice and looks great with the (in comparison) HUGE Eldorado convertible. Thanks for the inspiration!
30/04/2010 3:35 am
Nicely done David, a beauty I would be proud of. Love that car.
30/04/2010 4:13 am
David, I used lights from a Signature 1:32 Model T. These are cheap. Wheels and tires were Ertl Vintage Vehicles, also cheap.
30/04/2010 5:38 am
Well done, David! I'm happy that my post has inspired you for this work.
30/04/2010 5:42 am
And my thanks to you, Voly.
30/04/2010 6:08 am
Nice job, David!
30/04/2010 2:05 pm
I bet you are delighted with the way this model has turned out ...
You exhibit great modelling skills David.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
30/04/2010 4:11 pm
30/04/2010 5:09 pm
Great comparison, Harvey. Thanks.