Post by drdave on Nov 5, 2009 22:00:16 GMT -5
Ok here’s my contribution to the off season build. I started these about a month ago and If I’m lucky I might complete them during the off season. During the WIP I’ll put each under its own title.
1st up is the 1925 Duesenberg. This is Bill J’s repop of Chris Etzel’s kit. If you missed Chris’ version you have to get Bill’s. The casting is almost identical and the parts exact. The only big difference from the original is this kit has photo-etched wheels while the original had the SE Finecast wire wheels. The best part is that Bills price it the same as the original was 15 years ago when it was released. Try and find the original on EBay for that!
Next up is the 1938 Indy 500 Winner. This is the old Front Motor kit made by Gary Douchette in the 90’s. I got his kit a few years back from Russ. The kit is almost impossible to find I’ve only seen a couple over the years. I did make a cast of the body before I started it just in case somebody decides they want to tackle this one in the future. The kits somewhat rough and is going to take a lot of work but it should make a pretty unique Indy winner.
Finally, This is my own scratchbuilt 1941 Indy winner. Front Motor also made a kit of this car but I never been able to get one. So, resin, milliput, and plastic sheet together with a set of Bob Clindist drawing here is what I have so far. I probably have 20+ hours in this one already since everything has been from scratch.
1st up is the 1925 Duesenberg. This is Bill J’s repop of Chris Etzel’s kit. If you missed Chris’ version you have to get Bill’s. The casting is almost identical and the parts exact. The only big difference from the original is this kit has photo-etched wheels while the original had the SE Finecast wire wheels. The best part is that Bills price it the same as the original was 15 years ago when it was released. Try and find the original on EBay for that!
Next up is the 1938 Indy 500 Winner. This is the old Front Motor kit made by Gary Douchette in the 90’s. I got his kit a few years back from Russ. The kit is almost impossible to find I’ve only seen a couple over the years. I did make a cast of the body before I started it just in case somebody decides they want to tackle this one in the future. The kits somewhat rough and is going to take a lot of work but it should make a pretty unique Indy winner.
Finally, This is my own scratchbuilt 1941 Indy winner. Front Motor also made a kit of this car but I never been able to get one. So, resin, milliput, and plastic sheet together with a set of Bob Clindist drawing here is what I have so far. I probably have 20+ hours in this one already since everything has been from scratch.
I too would like the '38 and '41 winners when they are available. I've been wanting those two for a long time!!