Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 This Johan promo was pretty badly warped. I was able to get most of the body straightened out using the hot/cold water technique. The interior was beyond repair so I substituted one from a '59 Caddy sedan. The friction chassis was replaced with one from a '58 Chevy, extended to fit the Caddy wheelbase. Suspension lowered and hubcaps are '64 Caddy. Paint is Tamiya Champagne Gold.
High octane Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Wow Jay, that Caddy looks pretty sweet. Great job!
MrObsessive Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Love it!! Great save, and I've got one of these too, but the X-EL version issued in the '80's. Good idea about the '58 Chevy chassis. I thought about using the '59 Caddy, but that might be a bit too big/wide considering this model wasn't quite 1/25 IMO. Johan made them a scooch undersized to fit their boxes back in those days.
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, MrObsessive said: Love it!! Great save, and I've got one of these too, but the X-EL version issued in the '80's. Good idea about the '58 Chevy chassis. I thought about using the '59 Caddy, but that might be a bit too big/wide considering this model wasn't quite 1/25 IMO. Johan made them a scooch undersized to fit their boxes back in those days. I have one that I want to redo as well. I had a 1:1 '58 Caddy 62 series coupe some years ago, so mine will at least need to reflect that one & will have to be painted "Tahitian Coral" with a black top. Nice work on this one Jay! I probably would not even attempt to try to straighten out one of these early promos. Steve
MrObsessive Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Straightening out a promo can be some brave work. I see what could be some absolute gems on the 'Bay from time to time I'd love to rescue. The '57-'58 Johan Desoto four door hardtops are a good example. Beautiful cars, but some sadly warped beyond repair.
TooOld Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Considering how badly warped some of these early promos can be you've done an exceptional job getting it as straight as you have ! Great job !
donb Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 8 hours ago, High octane said: Wow Jay, that Caddy looks pretty sweet. Great job! X2
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Lookin´ good! Very nice work on the interior and I like the wide whitewalls! Greetings from Germany
John Goschke Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Great job considering how warped these usually are!
David G. Posted August 9, 2018 Posted August 9, 2018 Excellent save! Any pics from before the rescue mission? David G.
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