SMP/Missing Link 1911 Chevrolet

[ericmac]

I have this posted on a model building forum but thought you might enjoy seeing it here. The model is a resin reproduction of one of the earliest model kits, produced by SMP that later morphed into AMT models. It is a very simple snap together/glue together model of about 35-40 parts. I added the windshield and top boot as well as the 1911 license plate. 

[Jim Skelly]

You did a nice job on it, Eric.  

 

I read last week that the resin guy who made these (Kevin Lutz) no longer makes this kit.  For those looking for an original, it was made in kit form and promotional (pre-assembled).  Supposedly Chevrolet had SMP destroy the tooling after the production run was completed. 

[TerryB]

That is great detail!  Not sure my old eyes and hands could do anything that nice.

[ericmac]

4 hours ago, Jim Skelly said:

You did a nice job on it, Eric.  

 

I read last week that the resin guy who made these (Kevin Lutz) no longer makes this kit.  For those looking for an original, it was made in kit form and promotional (pre-assembled).  Supposedly Chevrolet had SMP destroy the tooling after the production run was completed. 

Thanks for the compliments.  

 

As far as I know you are correct on all aspects of this. Kevin told me he made a run of these and the mold wore out. I bought mine 7-8 years ago and finally got around to building it. It really was pretty straightforward in terms of assembly and I think looks pretty close to playing the part.

[John S.]

Back in 1962, Chevrolet had a promotional model available to dealers showing a 1912 Chevrolet, and a 1962 Impala Hardtop on a wooden base to celebrate Chevrolet's 50th.  Ericmac is right about it being available in kit back in 1962. Very nice build. John

[junkyardjeff]

Looks very nice and I have a SMP 60 Elcamino to restore.

[johns29]

On 1/17/2022 at 9:37 PM, ericmac said:

I have this posted on a model building forum but thought you might enjoy seeing it here. The model is a resin reproduction of one of the earliest model kits, produced by SMP that later morphed into AMT models. It is a very simple snap together/glue together model of about 35-40 parts. I added the windshield and top boot as well as the 1911 license plate. 

I would love to find a 1929 Buick Model 27  Series 116 Model

[ericmac]

On 5/4/2022 at 3:38 PM, johns29 said:

I would love to find a 1929 Buick Model 27  Series 116 Model

To my knowledge no Buick prior to about 1955 has ever been offered as a model kit. It's a shame as they were great cars, and great looking cars, particularly the 33-34 90 Series. 

[Jim Skelly]

Gowland & Gowland introduced the 1908 Buick Model 10 in 1/32nd scale in 1952.  It was later released by Revell as part of their Highway Pioneers series.  I am not aware of any other pre-WWII Buick kit, though promotional model cars were made by National Products of 4-door sedans for 1939-1941.  

 

Revell-AMT (a collaboration between Revell and AMT) produced 1955 and 1956 Buick Century 4-door hardtops in 1/32nd scale with multi-piece bodies, opening hood, engines, but no glass.  The first kit in 1/25th scale is the AMT 1958 Roadmaster 2-door hardtop and convertible.  Prior to that, the 1954 Skylark, 1954-1955 Roadmaster 4-door sedan, 1955 Century convertible, 1956 Roadmaster 4-door hardtop and convertible, and 1957 Roadmaster 2-door hardtop and convertible were made as promotional models.  There may have also been a Skylark as part of a 3-kit box with a promotional body, simple chassis and interior that you would put together.

 

Atlantis Models plans to release the 1956 Century in the near future.  They bought the tooling of some old Revell kits.   

[ericmac]

On 5/6/2022 at 10:58 AM, Jim Skelly said:

Gowland & Gowland introduced the 1908 Buick Model 10 in 1/32nd scale in 1952.  It was later released by Revell as part of their Highway Pioneers series.  I am not aware of any other pre-WWII Buick kit, though promotional model cars were made by National Products of 4-door sedans for 1939-1941.  

 

Revell-AMT (a collaboration between Revell and AMT) produced 1955 and 1956 Buick Century 4-door hardtops in 1/32nd scale with multi-piece bodies, opening hood, engines, but no glass.  The first kit in 1/25th scale is the AMT 1958 Roadmaster 2-door hardtop and convertible.  Prior to that, the 1954 Skylark, 1954-1955 Roadmaster 4-door sedan, 1955 Century convertible, 1956 Roadmaster 4-door hardtop and convertible, and 1957 Roadmaster 2-door hardtop and convertible were made as promotional models.  There may have also been a Skylark as part of a 3-kit box with a promotional body, simple chassis and interior that you would put together.

 

Atlantis Models plans to release the 1956 Century in the near future.  They bought the tooling of some old Revell kits.   

I am embarrassed to admit that I stand corrected.  My embarrassment is a product of 1. I know that about the Gowland model and 2. I own one! Duh....

 

Then it crossed my mind that there is another. It is a 1908 (ish) 2 cylinder Buick Runabout that is about 1:16 scale made by Aurora....and I own that one too!

[Jim Skelly]

4 hours ago, ericmac said:

I am embarrassed to admit that I stand corrected.  My embarrassment is a product of 1. I know that about the Gowland model and 2. I own one! Duh....

 

Then it crossed my mind that there is another. It is a 1908 (ish) 2 cylinder Buick Runabout that is about 1:16 scale made by Aurora....and I own that one too!

I forgot about that one, too, a 1911 Buick Model 14 roadster!  They also made another called a Buick Bug.

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