1928 lincolns

[Gaspode]

Finished versions. Bought this as an Airfix kit when I was about 8 or 9, so about 55 years ago. At the time it was the most impressive model I'd built. So, slowly returning to the hobby I thought I'd seek it out again. The yellow one is a more recent MPC re-issue. The moulds show all the signs of having been very well used. The dark red (maroon?) one is an original Airfix that had been partially started. Both needed quite a lot of work to get the parts to fit but the MPC still doesn't look quite right. The top cowl/bonnet parts have flattened so that the coach line doesn't line up with the line on the body. Good enough for me as a return subject and a bit of nostalgia. Not a subject I have much affection for other than a trip down memory lane.

 

Rear door handle lost in the recent house move.

Any suggestions on how to make a quick & easy replacement rear door handle?

 

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Tyre mark on the white wall from years of storage with a tyre on top.

[Pete in Lincs]

Nice builds and paint. I quite fancies the old Gangbusters kits way back when, but never got around to them.

[Vince1159]

Lovely builds the second one reminds me of Al Capone entering the Cook County Courthouse...

[Gaspode]

Thanks to both of you for the kind words. The models have a lot of potential but need a lot of remedial work and I was only prepared to go so far. As such they were a good way to be riminded of the skills I need to bring back to life. The gloss paint came from rattle cans the polished with T-Cut.

 

[CliffB]

These bring back memories for me too @Gaspode, however in my case it was my dad who built this kit back in the day.

IIRC there were several working features, including steerable wheels and some openable hatches (hidden compartments?).

 

Yours look great - thanks for sharing 

 

[Gaspode]

Thanks and yes you're right @CliffB tilting middle seats, steering, compartment behind the front seats and opening bonnet (cowl?). In theory the luggage rack should fold too but the moulding isn't defined enough.

Edited April 19, 2022 by Gaspode
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[Vesa Jussila]

Beautiful classics. Really nice work.

[CrazyCrank]

For a moment, I thought it was the real car on display in a museum! !

Superb build 👏

[Gaspode]

Thank you both. Like any modeller my eye is drawn to the bits I'm unhappy with. The later issue kit needs lots of dry fitting and adjusting to get a reasonable result.