1904 De Dion Bouton

[Harry P.]

This is a 1/16 scale 1904 De Dion Bouton, a small French car. I made a ton of changes to this kit, added a bunch of missing details, and added the trunk in the back. One thing I deleted was the kit windshield. These cars often had no windshield at all (I think a windshield was either optional or an aftermarket owner-installed item), and in this case I liked the look of the car without a windshield.

WIP here

[Harry P.]

[GeeBee]

Simply beautiful .....

[bbowser]

I followed the build-up of this, just outstanding work Harry. Plus you make it look so easy, the mark of a true craftsman. That trunk came out nice!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very nice. The trunk really looks great.

[OldTimer50707]

That looks great.

[blunc]

that's a great looking buggy.

[Ramfins59]

Fabulous work Harry. Your attention to detail is top-notch. Great job as always.

[sjordan2]

The continuation of awesomeness. I'd like to see some outdoor shots that may display the finishes a bit more like they appear to the eye, rather than to the camera with indoor lighting, as good as it is.

[Harry P.]

I'll try and take some daylight photos this weekend.

[Dare1]

Wow, very cool car. Wonderful build. I agree, I like it better than with a windshield.

[cobraman]

You knocked that out pretty quick. The trunk looks right at home. Nice job !

[Cato]

Superb as always Harry. The trunk not correct size to fit a whole wife however.

And the famous De Dion rear axle, can you show us that sliding extravaganza?

[unclescott58]

Very nice job Harry.

Scott

[Tonioseven]

Different and VERY cool!! Terrific work!!

[freakshow12]

You have a terrific knack for building these odd subjects. They look fantastic! Keep it up

[Scott Colmer]

That is very sweet. Very tight execution! Well done, Harry!

[slusher]

Very sharp and elegant model..

[traditional]

Harry, All your brass-era models are so 'cool' and this is no exception. I still think it's time you did an article in the magazine showing the whole collection and background.........something delightfully non-mainstream and super-interesting. I'd certainly enjoy seeing them all together in a multi-page feature.

[Grumpa]

Beautiful car Harry! Not something that you would run accross at a Goodguys show! Quick question.....Micro-Scale decals for the gold pinstripe? Or hand done? If they are Micro-Scale...then you have solved an issue for me. Thanks, Mark

[Harry P.]

Beautiful car Harry! Not something that you would run accross at a Goodguys show! Quick question.....Micro-Scale decals for the gold pinstripe? Or hand done? If they are Micro-Scale...then you have solved an issue for me. Thanks, Mark

"Line O Tape" 1/64" pinstriping tape.

[Grumpa]

Thanks Harry! For pointing me in the right direction. Really beautiful build.

[AZ Boy]

Really nice attention to detail, Harry! Not my cup of tea as far as model subjects go, but I always appreciate the quality craftsmanship in your builds.

[Nacho Z]

Harry, All your brass-era models are so 'cool' and this is no exception. I still think it's time you did an article in the magazine showing the whole collection and background.........something delightfully non-mainstream and super-interesting. I'd certainly enjoy seeing them all together in a multi-page feature.

I agree whole heartedly. I doubt that I will ever buy or build one of these models but I absolutely enjoy following your "builds" . I can learn something from any build, be it cars, airplanes, tanks, figures, etc. It would something to see all of your models in one big group.

[ChrisR]

Looks amazing!