I sometimes add a Veteran cars here. 
MERCER Type 35 RACEABOUT
Scale : 1:32
Author : Miloš Čihák
Publisher : ABC 11/48 (2003)
I've been looking for a vintage car for a long time, the choice fell on this rocket on wheels from the beginning of the last century - MERCER 35 RACEABOUT. A few words about the original:
The first cars were presented by Mercer in 1906-1909 under the Roebling-Planche brand. These conventional vehicles had - like many other American cars at the time - a Mercedes-type radiator. Everything changed in 1910, when the design department was taken over by ing. Finlay Robertson Porter and developed a high-performance sports car called the Model 30, which in 1911 became the basis of the 35 Raceabout model series. The sporty character of these cars was manifested mainly by the lightweight body, which had nothing but fenders and an engine hood. Instead of a windshield, a round "monocle" mounted on the steering wheel rod took over the function. The effect of this windshield is still highly debatable. These vehicles were very popular, especially among students from wealthy families. In 1914, Eddie Pullen was the first American to win the American Grand Prix with an American Raceabout model 35 car. (source ABC)
The model was published in 2003 in ABC magazine, I modified it quite a bit... Brief description of the modifications:
-air cut out of the wheels, which resulted in the necessary modification of the wheel center, simple tread added to the tires (including the spare)
-air cut out of the frame as well
-modified radiator, added mesh, inscription and emblem
-modified all lights, finished the interior of the lights and modified the central light holder
-I pulled out a lot of details on the body and fenders that were only drawn there (e.g., yellow stripes on the fenders, seat upholstery...)
-modified dashboard-glazed instruments, modified steering wheel, monocle, added details...
-added wheel nuts and rivets to the entire model...
-I made the model a little dirty and added a simple pad and that's probably all... A few photos:
MERCER Type 35 RACEABOUT
Scale : 1:32
Author : Miloš Čihák
Publisher : ABC 11/48 (2003)
I've been looking for a vintage car for a long time, the choice fell on this rocket on wheels from the beginning of the last century - MERCER 35 RACEABOUT. A few words about the original:
The first cars were presented by Mercer in 1906-1909 under the Roebling-Planche brand. These conventional vehicles had - like many other American cars at the time - a Mercedes-type radiator. Everything changed in 1910, when the design department was taken over by ing. Finlay Robertson Porter and developed a high-performance sports car called the Model 30, which in 1911 became the basis of the 35 Raceabout model series. The sporty character of these cars was manifested mainly by the lightweight body, which had nothing but fenders and an engine hood. Instead of a windshield, a round "monocle" mounted on the steering wheel rod took over the function. The effect of this windshield is still highly debatable. These vehicles were very popular, especially among students from wealthy families. In 1914, Eddie Pullen was the first American to win the American Grand Prix with an American Raceabout model 35 car. (source ABC)
The model was published in 2003 in ABC magazine, I modified it quite a bit... Brief description of the modifications:
-air cut out of the wheels, which resulted in the necessary modification of the wheel center, simple tread added to the tires (including the spare)
-air cut out of the frame as well
-modified radiator, added mesh, inscription and emblem
-modified all lights, finished the interior of the lights and modified the central light holder
-I pulled out a lot of details on the body and fenders that were only drawn there (e.g., yellow stripes on the fenders, seat upholstery...)
-modified dashboard-glazed instruments, modified steering wheel, monocle, added details...
-added wheel nuts and rivets to the entire model...
-I made the model a little dirty and added a simple pad and that's probably all... A few photos:
