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21/07/2010 6:22 pm
Rebuilding the Zaugg '55 Cadillac convertible (pics)
This one I bought some 15 years ago at a toy show, I think. It had no box and was tired, but it was the first Zaugg I had seen and I had to have it. I have no memory of what I paid for it. Gradually it was pushed back, replaced by more finished models.
The base plate says 1955 Cadillac Series 62 convertible Modell NR. 101 Scala 1:43 Made by Zaugg-Modell Switzerland 1985 Tin Wizard W. Germany Empire Kit Zaugg-Modell Models
(To get all this on the base plate took some small lettering!).
So I took it apart.
We all know of the benefits of blackwashing the grills on many of our models, but it's not necessary on this one. Note this construction (rear view):
Zaugg used decals, but they were over-sized and kind of clumsy. I used Vitesse decals. I also replaced those black tires with Durham whitewalls. And that's a 1955 North Carolina plate on the rear, my state.
Here's the final product:
I like the concept of a small man driving this big car. Realistic? Just look at the car next to you.
This Cadillac no longer is pushed to the back, and I had fun. Enjoy!
21/07/2010 6:30 pm
Excellent!
21/07/2010 8:24 pm
Very Nice...David!! Great Color Choice!!
21/07/2010 8:39 pm
A fine job with this Cadillac, David. You certainly brought out the best in it.
22/07/2010 5:06 am
A hundred and fifty percent better. Outstanding job David.
22/07/2010 6:53 am
A great improvement and excellent color choice my view. Tastefully done. Keep up the good work!
22/07/2010 7:15 am
I agree, very nice redo David ! SWEEET !
22/07/2010 9:28 am
Great save,
Those Zaugg Cadillacs were "tired" and "clunky" from the very first. I remember they sat forever on the shelves at the hobby shop where I worked. Even as much as I like Cadillacs, I was never even tempted by one.
Now you go and make one look completely respectable! Good job, good color choice, and you had fun to boot. I like the driver figure also. He looks like he and his mighty fine Cadillac just rolled out of a period advertisement or brochure illustration.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
22/07/2010 3:12 pm
Joe Pesci may be small but he demands respect behind the wheel of that fine looking car....or else!
22/07/2010 5:25 pm
Gentlemen one and all, I thank you for your kind words.
23/07/2010 1:24 am
Great job! Wish I had the cohones to try that.