1/12th Scale 1925 Sedan.

**markcrowel** · #1 05-31-2010, 10:59 PM

My Dad and I visited the Gilmore Classic Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, on Saturday, May 29, 2010. We've been there several times before, and find new additions to the collection each time.

For many years my favorite cars were those of the 1950's, as those were the cars of my early childhood. However, as I get older, my interest in the cars built from 1900 through 1948 has increased.

Now I want to build something from the "classic era": 1925 through 1948. This car that I started several hours ago is being built to the scale of one inch to the foot. It will be about 14" or 15" long when done. It is a generic 1925-style sedan. I didn't even draw plans; I just grabbed the cardboard and started ruler-measuring and building. We'll see how it turns out.

Here is what I have so far.

**whulsey** · #2 06-01-2010, 12:41 AM

Never can have enought Classic Era automobiles!

**markcrowel** · #3 06-01-2010, 11:20 AM

Here is the completed cowl assembly.

**rockpaperscissor** · #4 06-01-2010, 12:44 PM

I love your threads Mark. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one come together. You're certainly off to a great start.

**markcrowel** · #5 06-01-2010, 10:47 PM

Thank you. I always appreciate encouragement.

**Art Deco** · #6 06-03-2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whulsey

Never can have enough Classic Era automobiles!

Hear, hear! A vast, largely untapped field of card modeling subjects! The earlier cars have few compound curves, plus they are such handsome machines.

I'm always intrigued by designers like Mark who have unique personal styles and design approaches. It will be fun to see how this one "unfolds"!

**ultra** · #7 06-04-2010, 03:19 PM

this car looks fantastic

wonder how the model will be (fantastic of course)

looking forward to see more

ultra stone

**markcrowel** · #8 06-06-2010, 06:57 PM

In the pictures I posted before today, you can see the cowl was curved, which is realistic. However, the top of the cowl was higher at it's rear edge than at it's front. I tried to correct that, but couldn't get the shape I wanted.

Therefore the cowl was remade, angular this time. I almost flunked geometry in high school, so now you all know why I simplify the shapes of the cars that I build, and redefine their designs in my own terms. It's easier and more fun for me to do it that way.

Note the separate grille bars in the grille.

Due to other upcoming activities, I won't be working on this model again until early July. There are two cardboard Studebaker Avantis that I'm building for someone, and I really should be getting those done.

Until later,
Mark

**markcrowel** · #9 07-17-2010, 09:20 AM

I'm not quite satisfied with this model. Before I restart this project, I have to finish a 1963 Studebaker Avanti I'm building for someone. Below are photos of the Avanti's laminated corrugated cardboard construction.

**rockpaperscissor** · #10 07-17-2010, 10:33 AM

That's a unique approach, Mark. Reminds me of those all corrugated cardboard animated commercials I've been seeing on TV. Will you be covering this form with posterboard, or does your client want the Avanti in corrugated form?