By Janet Gustavson (Curator of the Filing Cabinets) Over the years of the Museum’s existence, I have spent many hours opening and closing the drawers of the two filing cabinets in an attempt to organize and catalogue the vast collection of unique “model-related”memorabilia contained therein. This is an on-going process which is never finished because, of course, …
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The model was in very good shape when received. Apparently Dave utilized very little glue on this one, consequently it almost “fell apart” into its components. Every part was washed in soap and water and then reassembled. Repairs: One repair was needed. The front wheels were pinned to the front axle with brass rod to …
This model appeared to be in the best condition of those received from the International Model Car Builders’ Museum. Repairs: Headlight bezels and exhaust tips were covered in Bare Metal Foil. Paint: no paint work was performed. Replaced Parts: 2 spotlights, 2 antennas, front and rear bumpers , 2 lakepipes and the grain of wheat …
This model was in very poor condition. It is important to remember here that all of the Shuklis models were stored in a crawl space below the Shuklis home, there exposed to heavy moisture, insects, dirt and other debris. This history meant that this model, like the rest, needed a thorough cleaning. Repairs: The entire …
This model was in terrible condition when received by Joel. The headlight crossbar was broken. The bumpers were broken off along with their mounts. Two of the bumper mounts were missing. The paint was very badly faded and pin stripes were peeling. The dash decal was curled and cracked. The seat belts and interior pin …
When received this model was filthy and in dire need of a full cleaning and lots of work.Repairs: The driver side A pillar and door posts were broken in half. Consequently , this hinged door did not operate correctly. This was corrected and the paint touched up with a brew of Model Master paints. One …
This model was in good condition as well (relatively speaking).Repairs: None. Paint: Touch up spots on the frame, running boards were repainted. The convertible top cleaned up nicely but left a blotchy appearance so it was repainted. The paint that made up the whitewalls was flaking off the whitewalls were repainted. Replaced Parts: Antenna, one …
This model was particularly filthy and had many parts that had become detached from the body over the years. Dave utilized massive quantities of glue to assemble the custom cab/box assembly and to attach that assembly to the fenders and then that assembly to the frame. Repairs: The front and rear bumper brackets had been …
Restoration Report1940 Ford Coupe Custom Date of original construction — around 1962Dates of restoration — December 1997 to December 1998 Restored by: Bill TaylorButte, Montana Body The body on this model was in pretty rough shape. The back end had broken in two, and the doors and trunk did not fit properly. There was no …
The Legacy and History of the ModelArticle by Mark S. Gustavson, Photos by Mike Barlow Complete restoration photos at the end of this article. In the history of our hobby, there are a few models which stand out as examples of advanced craftsmanship. Though the achievement of each scale vehicle was surpassed by later models, …
Mike Johnson won the top adult award in the first Revell-Pactra contest, easily besting his very worthy competitors. The Museum is fortunate enough to have Mike’s winning custom and the unique “bubble” award that Revell commissioned for the top winners in the Revell-Pactra contest. Mike’s model was so epochal that the awards for the …
The Mercury in the TV! John was an incredibly talented builder for many decades, and laid claim to the most historic, sophisticated model in 1964 when he entered a national contest with a full custom 1949 Mercury ensconced in a hollow-out vintage television case. Check out this great article! Special Note: The Museum has …