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51 Henry J Gasser

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  • From: Southern Indiana
51 Henry J Gasser
Posted by Olezippi on Friday, March 11, 2022 6:56 AM

Got the 51 Henry J Gasser completed.  For me, this was one tough cookie.  From the rear end, the doors, and the tilt front end it had it's fitment issues all the way through.  I'm glad it's done and for what I had to work with I think it came out pretty good.  The engine is out of the Revell 1929 Ford Roadster kit.  It was primed with Tamiya primer, Tamiya TS-56 Brilliant orange for the top coat, and TS-13 Clear.  It was slightly wet sanded then polished. 

 

"If you can't fix it with duct tape then it's and electrical problem"

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, March 11, 2022 7:57 AM

That turned out great.  Those Henry J's sure make cool little gassers with that short wheelbase.  I've been looking at that kit myself.  Nice job.

Thanks,

John

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    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Friday, March 11, 2022 8:19 AM

Well Now!

 That is one nice looking model. That's one kit I haven't gotten interested in til now.

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    November 2021
  • From: Southern Indiana
Posted by Olezippi on Friday, March 11, 2022 8:29 AM

Thanks John.  It was a fun kit to build but it has a lot of issues.  

"If you can't fix it with duct tape then it's and electrical problem"

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    November 2021
  • From: Southern Indiana
Posted by Olezippi on Friday, March 11, 2022 8:32 AM

Thanks.  I really like the looks of the old Henry J (Kiaser) bodies.  I bet they were a hand full at the track with that short wheel base.

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, March 11, 2022 11:23 AM

That is super cool. I really need one of these. Great looking build.

BK

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  • From: Southern Indiana
Posted by Olezippi on Friday, March 11, 2022 2:27 PM

Thanks

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Posted by oldermodelguy on Friday, March 11, 2022 3:01 PM

 You did a great job. And It looks like you nailed the box art color.

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    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Friday, March 11, 2022 5:45 PM

Hello!

I'd say it's the best looking gasser I've seen - the fact that the rears raised the rear so much helps prevent raising the front from lookin' too "gassery" - and I like that!

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  • From: Southern Indiana
Posted by Olezippi on Saturday, March 12, 2022 6:39 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments fellows.  

"If you can't fix it with duct tape then it's and electrical problem"

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  • From: Twin cities, MN
Posted by missileman2000 on Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:39 AM

Has anyone ever kitted a stock Heny J?

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  • From: Southern Indiana
Posted by Olezippi on Sunday, March 13, 2022 10:23 AM

Don't think I've ever seen one.  

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