peekay Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Another fine Monogram classic from the 60s that shouldn't be hard to find as it's been reissued several times. I wish now that I'd gone the extra mile and made more realistic wire wheels for it, maybe I will one day. If I were to do that I would also pull the engine out and paint it the correct bright green, something I didn't know about at the time. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Wow. Got one of these to build shortly, sure it will not turn out quarter as good as yours. Brilliant work.Love the color scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I find the quality of your work astounding a real joy to view infact I keep returning to have another look 🙂 The consistency of your paint work is awesome every build a gem. If you hadn't noticed I'm impressed looking forward to the next one. Regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I'd never have noticed the wheels if you hadn't mentioned them. As for the rest of the car... like the previous builds you've shown I'd have to say that this is another stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 A truely amazing painting job 😲 My jaws on the floor 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Wow, the paint... If I can ever get one paint job to look like this... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Beautiful colour and finish. Not many finishes stand up to the close inspection of a camera but this one does. Brilliant! Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 That's beautifully built. I'm not supposed to be buying any kits at the moment, but the moment I saw this, I just couldn't resist going straight online to (successfully) find one for a fair price, and it is highly likely to jump to the front of the queue. I reckon this Duesenberg has the best coachwork of all the early 30s cars in this series (I've never been a fan of tourers which look like cut down 'D' back saloons or limousines). What did you do to create the effect of the door glass in its recesses in the tops of the doors? I'm guessing that's not out of the box detailing, and it really adds extra realism. 23 hours ago, Spiny said: I'd never have noticed the wheels if you hadn't mentioned them. Likewise. 1:24 wires are rarely 100% convincing, but these are so much better than many far more recent efforts (in fact, I think only Tamiya and Aoshima have done better with just injection molding), and certainly don't stand out for the wrong reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Paul H said: That's beautifully built. I'm not supposed to be buying any kits at the moment, but the moment I saw this, I just couldn't resist going straight online to (successfully) find one for a fair price, and it is highly likely to jump to the front of the queue. I reckon this Duesenberg has the best coachwork of all the early 30s cars in this series (I've never been a fan of tourers which look like cut down 'D' back saloons or limousines). What did you do to create the effect of the door glass in its recesses in the tops of the doors? I'm guessing that's not out of the box detailing, and it really adds extra realism. Likewise. 1:24 wires are rarely 100% convincing, but these are so much better than many far more recent efforts (in fact, I think only Tamiya and Aoshima have done better with just injection molding), and certainly don't stand out for the wrong reasons. Thanks everybody, much appreciated. Paul, I'm sure you'll like the kit and I agree with you on the body style. The "door glass" is silver wire secured in holes drilled at each end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans80 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 That's a real beaut! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 An absolute beauty. What a pleasure to contemplate the product of such a talented builder, and the truly outstanding finish. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That is a stunning build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom2112 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fantastic job, absolutely superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltsr Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 My first post on this site Peter. This is a gorgeous build, puts mine to shame! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 That's a Duesy of a build! Come on someone had to say it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Cannot add anything... erm, TOP JOB 👍 I love that colour too, I think the wrong colour can make a big difference to a kit looking real, but this is spot on. Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 22:23, Maltsr said: My first post on this site Peter. This is a gorgeous build, puts mine to shame! Welcome to the site, glad you joined! And if your Duesenberg is anything like your usual standard then I don't believe you for a second! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I want to drink that paint job! Eat it? Bath in it? Can I have it, please. Welcome, and please keep posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Wow what a great job. I love the colour you used. Its fitting perfect . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Wow, fantastic work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 A truly lovely build! The Duesenbergs have it all as far as beautiful American coach work goes. What a superb finish! What colour did you use on the model? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 🤯WOW ... That is such a great looking Duesenberg you have done the car justice. These have always been my favorite classic luxury cars. I never even knew Monogram or anyone ever made a kit. I hope someday to find one of these kits, It would have to be one of my rare forays into automotive building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Just one word......beautiful! John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 06/05/2020 at 21:07, Noel Smith said: What a superb finish! What colour did you use on the model? Thanks everyone. Noel, I painted this 35 years ago using my own mix of Sikkens auto paint (the copper with fine metallic powder) and their clear coat, all airbrushed. I had job-related access to these paints and a spray cabin at the time, not to mention professional advice from colleagues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thanks for the paint information. Often real auto paint is much better than the usual model paints. I have often used proprietary rattle can auto paints on a number of my models quite successfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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