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26/12/2019 3:47 pm
Two GLM Cadillacs, wonderful subjects to concentrate on (pics)
I personally have a large selection of Cadillacs, from 1922 to 1985. The earliest being the Esval 1922 Town Sedan, and the latest, the 1985 Eldorado Coupe by EMC. You can never have too many Cadillacs. I did a rough count and came up with 112 models. GLM is doing a great service by concentrating on the Cadillac name. I have, so far accumulated 15 of the brand, with another group coming in January. We made 14 different Cadillacs in our Victory series, plus acquiring 13 Brooklin's. The most I have, however, is Elegance, with 22 pieces. I have 27 different manufacturers.
I just received a very significant model from GLM, which I immediately got excited over. It may not be your favorite, but it is very unique to me.
The 1951 Cadillac Series 61 sedan. The last year for that series. Why is it unusual? It uses the totally different 122" WB B body, shared with the Oldsmobile 98, and the Buick Special and Super. Cadillac was trying to cover all of the bases, by competing within the company for business. This was in 1950 & '51.
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More modestly priced Cadillac sedan.
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Another new GLM model I acquired, the 1938 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood Convertible Sedan in Black.
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26/12/2019 3:58 pm
While I'm limiting new resin models, these are two I couldn't pass up. Coming soon.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
26/12/2019 4:06 pm
I'm liking the '38 Convertible Sedan.
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
26/12/2019 5:18 pm
Does this model of the series 61 have the 122" wheelbase?
27/12/2019 2:02 am
I too am glad that GLM is making the 61 series Cadillac.
A late friend owned one and I am glad to add this to my collection in his memory.
27/12/2019 5:35 am
I also think the series 61 is cool but I sorta wish they knew how to do metallic paints in a smaller scale. Because I think if you make that green Caddy 1/1 in full size those metallic flakes would be huge. Am I the only one who noticed this?
I have seen metallic colors in a much smaller flake on other models.
27/12/2019 7:13 am
I have no recollection of ever seeing an example of that 51 sedan on the street.
But it is a very interesting, well-done model.
27/12/2019 9:50 am
Here's an older Cadillac I re-painted a while back. (pic)
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27/12/2019 11:20 am
Great job David - I like the color combination.
27/12/2019 11:44 am
Very nice David...was that a rescue?
27/12/2019 11:45 am
More info on the 1951 Series 61 Cadillac
This series was on the 122" wheelbase, and was the lowest priced model for 1951. Unfortunately, sales were very low, with only 2,300 sedans, and 2,400 coupes, being produced. Cadillac quietly dropped the series on May 1, 1951. That is why Joe can't remember ever seeing one. Probably very few still exist.The Series 61 lacked a rocker panel molding and lower trim behind the rear wheel. The engine was the same as the more expensive Series 62, plus it came standard with a 3 speed column standard shift. A bit of a hot rod. A more expensive Series 61 was produced in 1938 & '39. None in 1940. In 1941, the Series 61 took the place of the La Salle and continued until this last model in 1951.
27/12/2019 12:56 pm
Nice work, David!
27/12/2019 2:36 pm
Agreed.
27/12/2019 6:48 pm
I have been told by an expert that it can be very difficult. There are good and bad examples done by various producers though. One recent metallic paint job I was impressed with was the Brooklin 57 Pontiac Safari in Limefire green.
27/12/2019 6:49 pm
+1 Don't recall one.
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