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Post by Danno on Aug 15, 2010 2:16:51 GMT -8
This is a 1956 Studebaker Commander 2door sedan, decked out in period-correct Kansas Highway Patrol markings. The body is a resin All American Models mastered by Juha Airo. An AMT '53 Studebaker kit was a parts donor, supplying the engine, drivetrain, running gear, and major chassis sections. It is fully detailed with wired and plumbed engine and compartment, fuel line to the tank; battery and solenoid, generator, and under-hood siren wiring; heater hoses, etc. Paint is KHP grey over KHP blue. The upholstery features ScaleMaster pattern decals. I photo-reduced the Studebaker emblems for hood and trunk, and BMFd all the trim. The beacon was sourced from a Johan kit, the spotlight was modified from a parts box driving light, the rear deck light was parts box sourced, and the whip antenna was created from a kit CB antenna base, a map pin, a photo-etched flange, and guitar string shaft. I took this model along when I attended my first Moonlight Modelers Club meeting; the theme was "50's Cars." I joined that night, and I was more than surprised when this model was selected as the theme winner that night! I was again pleasantly surprised when this model was featured in Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine and later appeared in Model Cars Magazine.
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Post by plastickits on Aug 15, 2010 9:11:04 GMT -8
Nice car, but the pics need some work!! PK
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