Pat Hollingsworth

Whenever I see your model's engine or a photo of one of the real ones, I think how tempting it would be to remove the hood and share that wonderful engine with all its porcelain and other interesting features. How'd it look pulling up to the valet parking at the country club lacking a hood? Roger, even your bucks for shaping the cowl show your skills. So delightful to see all of these things. Thank you so much.

Let me understand something. The doors on the original cars just opened and closed with a spring alone, right? The delicate 'fins' on the doors don't operate a latch or something, but serve as classy handles to pull on. Is that correct? I was wondering about those large, flat surfaces warping, Roger. I guess you do too, and you have taken measures to avoid that if possible, rather than repair- sensible. Like I believe you always are. Thanks, as always.

speaking of eyes, Roger- how much of your work is done using optical aids? as I have grown older, it seems more and more is only accomplished using something. I can barely read a micrometer using regular reading glasses. stronger ones on the shopping list. but, you must use your eyesight on small items for long periods, necessitating more than reading glasses, right? by the way, I notice that the new title header shows on the pages, but my bookmark still reads the old title. I think I might leave it that way, for old time's sake.

I really love having the time to enjoy this terrific thread- I get to see a jeweler- grade modeler at work, the fantastic products of his endeavor, a place to share thoughts with all of you and a good excuse to lollygag around here, doing nothing (until my wife notices me lagging). What more can a fellow hope for? Roger, I'd ask even more, but I don't want to keep you from your creation, or getting all the rest we need to fit in, so's we can do the 'fun' stuff we read about here. Every post is a gift. Thanks. As to the naming of the thread, or separating them, I am so accustomed to it this way that I'd go on to page 999 without a complaint. Just as long as I can keep my bookmarks working. Tada fellows. What'll Roger do next?

I am well versed in Roger's work, and consider myself a long time fan. Some days I spend way too much time enjoying the wonders he provides. Not seeing them upon each new posting, but from going back and revisiting so often. Ah, fooey! who am I kidding? I love this stuff. Thanks Roger, for this wonderful gift!

You are the most clever of men, Roger. Had I attempted to resolve that issue (hah!), I would have soon said 'no functional doors on my model', and passed onto the next thing. I imagine over the years those characteristics you have served you many times at work and home as well. Probably had a line of folks waiting to query you about one little thing or another that was mystifying them. The other day I was taking a mental tour of the many things you are about ready to have sent to the plater, and wondered how long the turnaround is on delicate items like you'll be having done. Is it a lengthy process or do they usually get it handled in quick order? I never saw anything as fragile as you do. We did some valuable parts, but always more substantial that the wire trees you make up. Small dashboard parts and similar were about the daintiest we handled. Must be a real accommodating shop you have. Wish we had someone like that hereabouts.

it's always good to see your fixtures and the work they help to produce. personally, the 'dog house' seems ingenious and now that I think about it, you should have had that for some time now. I just bet that the service departments hated those splash shields. Probably, in a corner of the back lot some old Caddy dealerships have piles of those things that never quite made it back onto Mr. Jones' and Mrs. Helgren's, or Fr. Martin's either. Now, we would dock an entrant at a show for having them absent. Changing times, huh?

Its been a wonderful year to enjoy, with your continuing series of wonderful metal fabrication and puzzle solving, Roger. It looks like more to come- even more masterfully, it seems. Thank you. And, to you, Roger, and all the others that frequent these posts, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful, Happy New Year.

We are so grateful you 'like' the kind of delicate work you turn out, Roger. I am nearing the stage where 'full light and magnifier glass' are what I need simply to read a newspaper. You amaze me in so many ways.

Roger that's a helluva neat bit of work, and you amazed me with it again. But, the sugar-coating on the last post is that wonderful word: manutention. Long a lover of the seldom used words we have at our disposal, it saddens me to see so many left to wither and die. You resurrected a great one there. 👍

I look at that profile and after a short while, I need to remind myself to breathe again-

Alex, your car is beautiful from what I can see here. And, in a strange way, it's a wonderful 'preview' of what Roger will, surely thrill us by creating in miniature brass marvels. The artistry of each creation, full-size or model, is apparent, and bring great pleasure to those who are viewing the items. Thank you both, gentlemen for the treat. I am humbled.

That job looks more real than the factory one. I knew this was the way you were heading, but I am admiringly pleased, nonetheless. Attaboy, Roger.

What a revalation! I never thought of the prep for plating when it was discussed earlier. That is mostly what I did (along with grunt/gopher work) in my part-time job at the plater.. To do it on parts as delicate as tho ones you have would truly scare me. As an aside, the shop did some restoration work and the fellow who did it was a real craftsman. I remember him doing the hood ornaments for several classic cars and the delicate work he did on them. I got to help with a couple of 'easy' ones. A mid-thrties Plymouth ship and like that. He did the Cadillac and Pierce-Arrows, etc.

Roger, that is terrific looking work. And, the mounted one makes an assemblage that is a wonderful model in its own right- yet, is but a small portion of the incredible total. I once thought myself a patient (or was that persistent?) fellow. You have it all over me, sir. Thanks again for the posts of your work.

My granddaughter just yesterday returned from a school tour to France and Switzerland, where she rode a cog train up the mountain. She is in a state of amazement over the beauty of those two days near Bern in your country. And, that's from a girl raised here in the beautiful area near Lake Tahoe and our beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. So, I agree with Randiego that you live in a grand place Roger. This girl knows good scenery when she sees it. But, I still hope you have smooth sailing when time comes to plate your amazing pieces of work.

I can see that the press-forming at home would be quite a task. Your second, more straight-forward plan is a sure winner. Are the many pieces that will need plating going to be a problem in Switzerland? It is becoming more difficult to find a plater here in the US with all the health and environmental restrictions. They are vanishing from the scene, where they were once pretty common. I once funded the plating for a project by working as a helper (no skill- involved tasks). That at a time when the shops were so busy that extra help was useful. Now, about two or three guys at most employed at our shops that remain.

Roger, sometimes I don't understand my own use of the English language. But, those filler caps still look darn nice.

Thanks for the answer, Roger. Makes some sense, doesn't it? I meant that we knew that these, or whatever you would fabricate next was going to be worth seeing- that they always are.

Those filler caps are really cool, Roger. But, then didn't we know they were gonna be? Nice work always. I am curious about the little hole in the radiator, between the coils. What is it going to be for? If you already mentioned it, I've let it slip away. Happens more nowadays than it did sixty years back. haha

Stunning. I thrill at each new post you supply us with, Roger. I have only inadequate terms to relate my admiration for your work. Thanks.

Looks like a lot to be proud of in those photos. I really like that truck, and it sure looks at home in that setting.

Well, I sure hope (along with many) for some photos of your beauty out 'in the wlld'. At least in the driveway. I owned a '57 Ford panel that we used for a pushcar and parts chaser for a while. I drove it a lot during the week and it had the usual blind spots that they all had. Real good reason for those 'truck mirrors' so many ended up with- ours had them. But, the thing that mostly comes to mind now is that those doggone things are plain ol' noisy with the cavern of tin behind the driver and mid-fifties tech. Still, I envy you the fine, fresh vehicle you now have- enjoy. And again, thanks for the look at the work.

nice project that's a vehicle that appeals much to me. it seems like it went too quickly to get to here. i'm sure you would not agree! Anyhow, i hope you enjoy it for a long time, and your children in the passage of time...

Oh, my! This is even neater than I expected. The adult in me realizes that the craftsmanship and research, along with dedication is again present. But, the best part is in the childlike thrill of seeing something wonderful growing nearer to its culmination. Roger, maybe they have a medal in Switzerland to honor the few like you that are examples of your country's artists and diplomats of culture to all viewers. I'm honored to be among them. Thank you.