Models from the Shop of David Palmeter

Above - The California Kid - 1:43 scale - I modified the Design Studio built white metal model
of the restored car back to the movie
version. I added wheels from a Durham '32 Ford, scratch
built side pipes (not attached to anything, just like the movie car), painted extra flames
behind the "California Kid" name on the doors, put a Southern
California Timing Association sticker on the windshield and added almost correct license
plates front and rear. I further improved the appearance with a black wash on the
grille.

Above - I changed the rear bumper to a push bar.

Above -This is an original model with no modifications. Photo courtesy Dirk
Mathyssen.
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