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08/03/2020 10:22 am
Standard Flying 12 of the late 1930s by Somerville (with my help) (pics)
Here's the latest in my building sequence, this one an English (both 1:1 and 1:43) Standard Flying 12, made by Standard Motor Co. Ltd. of Coventry (the 1:1) and Somerville Models, being Doug and Roly McHard, in 1978 or fairly soon thereafter. This seems to be the 1:1 Model 12 BL with its "waterfall" grill, introduced in July 1937 and supplanted by 12 CB, a "notchback" sedan in 1939.
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The English model firm of Promod now has the remaining dies and produces (among others) some Somerville models. Very graciously and at moderate cost, Promod provided me with replacement grill parts by mail. Special thanks to Forum 43's John Kuliak who supplied the Promod connection. Thanks, John!
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This dusty light blue was my choice. It seems the Flying 12 was offered primarily in black, grey, and green. Forum 43 member Raymond Paszkiewcz graciously provided pictures of his slightly different Somerville model in green; member Jacques did the same with his red version. I thank both for their kind assistance, as I had no directions included with my used model.
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Flashing removed, cleaning, spare parts found and/or contrived, blackwash on license tags, some light detailing, and the only real problem came with the overlarge plastic inlay for the windows. Some damage and fogging in the rear resulted, but replacement will be, if ever, in the future.
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This one has been, more than most, a group effort. I thank all concerned, including encouragement from more than I have noted above. I have been having fun this past winter with several models, but as spring approaches and my outdoor duties increase, I think my next project will be a mild restoration of a tired 1:43 Hudson Hornet Hollywood. Enjoy!
08/03/2020 10:43 am
Glad, that you had fun
08/03/2020 11:39 am
Great color. The model looks very interesting. I am not familiar with the car.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
08/03/2020 11:39 am
Nicely done. I always enjoy kits, especially white metal
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
08/03/2020 1:08 pm
Nice ! The Hudson should be cool, too.
08/03/2020 4:51 pm
Perfect color choice, David
The car will look right at home amongst your 1930's little people!
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08/03/2020 4:51 pm
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08/03/2020 11:30 pm
Very nice David. The colour is correct too!
09/03/2020 2:32 am
Great build, a great color. Thanks for all the in-progress pictures!
09/03/2020 5:20 am
+1.
09/03/2020 10:37 am
Nicely done
NB a couple of gremlins got in there. Somerset crept into the title when that is an Austin! And it was Doug and Roly McHard.
It reminds me that I have a Promod kit of this car waiting in the pile awaiting action!
09/03/2020 11:21 am
Thanks, Marius. I made the corrections. Good luck with your construction!