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08/07/2023 10:37 pm
Cadillac did a wonderful V-16 powered Aero-Dynamic coupe for 1934 with reported input from newer designers like Harley Earl. It looked great and Ricko did a superb version in 1/18. I had to eventually get two of them ...... a blue one and a black one. They look magnificent and the real car must have been awesome.
09/07/2023 7:27 am
An attention getter even with the foreground distractions. Very nice model well presented, Mike.
09/07/2023 10:39 am
Looks like you hit a winner with this Ricko. The quality of the Ricko lineup was so spotty that I never took a gamble on this Caddy. It's great that you did.
09/07/2023 1:21 pm
@rich-sufficool That's too bad Rich, it's actually a very nice model. I chose the blue one; the interior is a bit weak, but the rubber Cadillac "dolly" means it can never be snapped off! 😏
As beautiful as these fast-back models are... I considered fabricating a traditional coupe. I'd sure love to have either one of these in 1/18 scale. 🤔
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09/07/2023 3:58 pm
Really beautiful black 2-door Cadillac coupes displayed here ! The giant vehicle in the first image looks like it was at a Pebble Beach automobile event.
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09/07/2023 5:33 pm
looks like it was at a Pebble Beach automobile event.
...yeah, but it wasn't my Pebble Beach event. 😔 😔
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Topic starter
09/07/2023 6:15 pm
...yeah, but it wasn't my Pebble Beach event. 😔 😔
Lol, yes, I wish that was actually my real Cadillac at a Pebble Beach gala event !
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10/07/2023 7:53 am
Mike, your last photo gives us clear insight as to where Cadillac got the idea for Dagmars.
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10/07/2023 4:30 pm
Mike, your last photo gives us clear insight as to where Cadillac got the idea for Dagmars.
Lol ! Hmmm, yep, they are appropriately shaped for that purpose, too, Bob ! 
11/07/2023 12:37 pm
@chris - Fabricating a coupe? Now, THAT would be a challenging project! And for sure, a one-of-a-kind that is unlikely ever to be done by a diecast manufacturer in 1:18 scale.
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11/07/2023 2:54 pm
@marty-johnson ....it is possible. I'd bet a good starting point might be to take the front part of the roof (and A-pillars) and used that as a starting point to fabricate the rear section of the roof (and C-pillars). Then add a sheet of "slopping" brass plate for the trunk, a little Bondo here & there.... and BAHM! One coupe ready for primer & paint! 😏 😏