1932 Duesenberg J Judkins all done

[Eric Macleod]

Just under one year ago I posted this build as it was the closest model I had in the "need to complete " stack. If you haven't followed my WIP thread, I can tell you this was the most challenging model I have ever built. The body from the cowl back and beltline  up is almost completely scratch built.  The interior is entirely scratch built. I wanted to build a model J Duesenberg with the earlier style updraft carburetor, as the car had on it when i saw it at Auburn so I had to scratch build that and the exhaust  manifold.  I fully wired, plumbed the car and added brake master cylinder and the associated lines. By far the most difficult aspect of the build was the three dimensional beltline molding. Still to do is adding windshield wipers and license plates.  I also have to touch up some paint and clear coat some small areas. Despite this,  I am calling this one done. Your comments are welcome. mi

Edited February 21, 2016 by Eric Macleod
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[Eric Macleod]

A rear view. 

[Dave Van]

Nice.....clean build.....a favorite.

[XJ6]

Beautiful just A Beautiful Subject and very nicely done Model ??

[bbowser]

Outstanding, love seeing an alternate body style!  Is this based on the Monogram kit?  What scale?

[landman]

Well done Eric.

['70 Grande]

A beautiful, beautiful build!  The subject-matter alone is outstanding and your execution is excellent! This one deserves to have more pics posted; can you show us some engine pics as we'd love to see more!

[wayne swayze]

A real beauty! I love cars from this era.  Youhave done a great job!

[Eric Macleod]

Thanks all oF you for the compliments. Here are a couple more photos. 

[mr moto]

That's a great build of an unusual classic. You said that you saw it at Auburn so I assume you mean the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana. I've been there myself and it's the most mind-blowing collection of automobiles and historic memerobilia that I can imagine. Every car enthusiast should see it.

[Eric Macleod]

Engine passenger side with scratch built manifold. 

[Eric Macleod]

I  still have some touch up to do under here but this gives you a good idea of the undercarriage. 

[Eric Macleod]

I agree with your observations about the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum but I actually saw the car during the Labor day weekend Parade of Classics. Fra nk Kleptz drove car 2375/ J354 in unfinished form through the streets of Auburn giving me a chance to photograph the car in ways I never could have done at another time.  I took tons of photos which were great references later on. You can see why I felt like I HAD to build the car. 

 

[restoman]

Sweet job!

[DumpyDan]

That is a thing of beauty

[charlie8575]

That really did come out nicely, Eric.

Rather interesting- the body itself is so short in proportion to the hood! 

Charlie Larkin

[ChrisR]

Looks nice!

[Harry P.]

That's real nice! I love to see these classics posted...

[Eric Macleod]

Thanks for all the compliments folks.  This was a tough but very gratifying model.  I think there may be some sort of show in April somewhere in the Midwest  (anybody know? ) and I hope to debut the car there.

[GTJUNIOR]

Beautiful!

[Balsa Manufaktur]

Excellent built !

[Eric Macleod]

I really appreciate all the compliments folks.  I still have a couple minor things to do but hope to debut the car at a show in Grand Rapids,  MI.  

[CometMan]

Very, very well done Eric! Way to hang in there on a long build.