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Topic starter
04/09/2026 8:59 am
...for his pix of orphans at The Gilmore, here are some cars from N.E. Graham Club's tour in 2018....
This topic was modified 1 month ago by Gene Herman
04/09/2026 9:28 am
Brooklin also did a model of the Cord bodied Graham. Love the pictures Gene.
04/09/2026 10:10 am
Great pics, Gene...Glad to see you posting here again. Got a question for you. I'm pretty sure it was you that we discussed the Mack AC trucks that carried giant reams of paper and rode along Christy Street in Manhattan way back in the 1950s. Do you remember the name of the trucking company and the color of the trucks? I built a 1/24 scale Mack, and I'd like to add the company name, at least, and paint the correct color. Thanks.
John Bono
North Jersey
Geno and John Kuvakas reacted
Topic starter
04/09/2026 10:41 am
@sizedoesmatter Yeah, that was me, John. It was Daniels & Kennedy, but I don't remember their paint scheme. I assume the model you built is the one Monogram did and has been reissued by various companies over the years. I built this balloon tire AC-4 conversion with interchangeable bodies in 2001. Got any photos of yours you'd like to share?
This post was modified 1 month ago 2 times by Gene Herman
04/09/2026 11:29 am
Those are beautiful automobiles. That magnificent hood ornament gives the “Spirit of Ecstasy” a run for her money !!
Topic starter
04/09/2026 11:35 am
@100ford2003 Amos Northup called his design philosophy the "Spirit of Motion", Steve.
04/09/2026 11:46 am
@100ford2003 Amos Northup called his design philosophy the "Spirit of Motion", Steve.
Thanks Gene, I find it mesmerizing and I’m pretty sure it’s got to be worth a small fortune.
steve
04/09/2026 12:46 pm
Gene, here's mine. I don't recall the manufacturer. Thanks for the info.@sizedoesmatter Yeah, that was me, John. It was Daniels & Kennedy, but I don't remember their paint scheme. I assume the model you built is the one Monogram did and has been reissued by various companies over the years. I built this balloon tire AC-4 conversion with interchangeable bodies in 2001. Got any photos of yours you'd like to share?
John Bono
North Jersey
04/09/2026 8:35 pm
@monteverde802 what a brilliant idea to make the bodies interchangeable Gene! I stuffed up my first attempt at the kit, and even kept the tipper tray. Second attempt came out OK, but I didn't think to make up up the tipper tray to match the completed body so I could swap them around ☹️ Thanks for all the pics, cars and Mack truck!
05/09/2026 8:07 am
John Bono
North Jersey
Topic starter
05/09/2026 8:15 am
@geoff-jowett Nice weathering, Geoff. That's a skill I never mastered. And that Lanz Bulldog look right at home with a Mack Bulldog. 
This post was modified 1 month ago by Gene Herman
05/09/2026 1:42 pm
Great pics, cars AND trucks. I love those sharknose Grahams. Just beautiful. 😎🤑
06/09/2026 1:00 am
@monteverde802 thanks Gene, pretty sure I picked up the process from one of our skilled modelers here on the Forums. Just a very light covering of enamel thinner, then again lightly, sponge the pigment on. Love the "thick mud", looks so good with tractor tyres.
