1911 Indianapolis Winner

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Hello,

Though I have been a member of this group for some time, this is my first post. I am 62 years old and have been building plastic models for over 50 years but I have only gotten into building Indy Car models in the last year or so. That said, I have wanted for many years to build a model of the Marmon Wasp but to my knowledge there has never been a kit available. So I decided to go the scratch building/kit-bashing route and obtained the set of plans that appeared in Rod & Custom magazine back in 1965. I don't know how accurate the plans are but the finished model doesn't look too bad in my opinion. I built the model using an old Stutz runabout chassis and wheels and .020 Evergreen sheet plastic. For paint I used Testor's MM lacquer #28104 Chrysler yellow with a few drops of red added. The decals are from a Fred Cady set I bought many years ago but despite their age went on without problem. The Cady sheet offers both red and white outlines for the car number 32. I chose the white outline as that appeared to be how the car was painted in 1911. I also went with white tires based on period photographs. I don't know how accurate my model is but until a kit becomes available it'll have to do. Thanks for looking.









Jerry Sudduth, Sr
Frankfort, KY

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Jerry,
Sir my hat is off to your workmanship and it means the plans of a 43 year old magazine when in competent hands will render a gem of shear beauty. Bravo mistro! I truly appreciate your efforts since Wasp' is my present WiP. Your presentation is gorgeous.

How hard is it to find those decals? I would be interested if they were available anywhere.
Jerry you should be proud. best wishes- Jeff

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Thanks for your very kind words Jeff. I purchased my decals from Mr. Cady many years ago. I don't know if he still sells decals or not but someone on here will know. Even if he doesn't maybe someone here might have a set they could spare or know where you can find a set. Good luck with your Marmon, I'll look forward to seeing yours.

Jerry Sudduth

[kuz48]

wow!!! you did one great job...welcome to indy carmodeling kevin k .

[Art Laski]

Excellent model! I love it.

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What a fabulous way to introduce yourself. Jeff has said all there is to say about your craftsmanship and the finished product. Just beautiful. Jeff I just got some decals from Fred and he sent me a listing of his Speedway oval offerings. The Wasp decals are listed. I don't know for sure if he still has them or not. The only way I know of to contact him is by mail. He responds very quickly.

Fred Cady Design
P O Box 576
Mt Prospect Il 60056

John

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Wow Wow Wow and Wow...that looks great! I love the white tires.

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So it can be done! I've thought about it, looked at the plans, looked at photos, but never have been brave enough. Kudos to you! Well done. My biggest concern has always been the wheels and the tires. How did you do that?

[MikeB]

Amazing work Jerry

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That is one great looking model. I now feel better about having 20 year old kits laying around!!!!

Very nice, thanks for sharing

Hubie

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Regarding the tires and wheels, I used the wheels from a Stutz Bearcat that I had built many years ago. Unfortunately I'm not sure of the kit manufacturer, I think it may have been MPC but I'm not sure. Anyway the tires are separate pieces and are vinyl. I painted them using SEM brand vinyl paint purchased at a local auto parts house. The Stutz wheels are of the spoke type and I converted them using .010 sheet plastic. I used a compass to draw the wheel discs on the plastic and cut them out with an exacto knife. I then used a small round file to shape the seven cutouts for the lugs on the front side discs and then cut/filed a hole in the center of the disc of the appropriate size to fit around the wheel's hub. I then glued the discs to the wheel spokes using super glue. I cut some small square pieces out of .010 plastic and glued them into the seven cutoffs in the discs to represent the rim retainers. At that point they are ready for paint.

I hope others will give the Marmon a try. It really isn't that difficult once you get started.

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

Jerry Sudduth

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Great job Jerry, looks like the correct proportions to me. And yes that must have been the Stutz Bearcat model from MPC back in the early 70s. if it is 1/24th scale. I think that the Bandia Mercer would make a good basis for a 1/16th model also if you scaled up the plans on a copier. Math skills needed here. I also like that you did the tires in white, good call.

thanks for sharing.

John