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 jacques leroy
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21/11/2014 6:43 am  

Pics 1939 LaSalle Two Door Touring Sedan

Hello

A collector sent me this LaSalle in poor condition.

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She should be stored in a humid place.

After restoring the interior, I brought him some cosmetic improvements to the outside.

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John Kuvakas
 John Kuvakas
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21/11/2014 7:44 am  

Beautiful work and great photos. Did you do the foiling yourself?


John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA


   
 Ken Smith
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21/11/2014 8:23 am  

Very Nice !



   
 David Crowe
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21/11/2014 8:25 am  

Metal foil really makes that car come alive. Great job!



   
 David Holcombe
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21/11/2014 8:54 am  

Fine work, Jacques. I think your final product is the best possible solution for the lack of participation in our hobby that is raised by the model builders. Well done! (And I at present have a BRK Model A Ford under such reconstruction).



   
 Bob Jackman
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21/11/2014 10:00 am  

Great job Jacques. Not sure what you mean David?



   
 David Holcombe
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21/11/2014 5:43 pm  

I apologize for my clumsiness, Bob. Some of my acquaintances build plastic car models, usually in 1:25 or thereabout. They kid me about buying "pre-built" or "already assembled" models. I might add that I sometimes build 1:43 kits, when I can find one I like. Here's a recent attempt:
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 jacques leroy
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21/11/2014 8:16 pm  

Thank you John for your appreciation. The work of the B.M.F is made by me



   
 jacques leroy
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21/11/2014 8:18 pm  

Thanks to you all to like my work



   
 jacques leroy
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21/11/2014 8:23 pm  

Thanks to you all to like my work



   
 Bob Jackman
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22/11/2014 12:35 am  

Thanks David...now I understand. I absolutely love the VW truck.

Who makes this model?



   
Chris Sweetman
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22/11/2014 1:53 am  

Bob, Promod based on an ancient Budgie Toys toy from the 1960’s.


Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK


   
 David Holcombe
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22/11/2014 3:37 am  

Thanks, Chris. I bought it on eBay.



   
 Bob Jackman
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22/11/2014 9:12 am  

Thanks Chris. I just never saw this before.



   
Chris Sweetman
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22/11/2014 11:56 pm  

Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK


   
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