Dan and Vicky going for a ride in our new 1948 Ford convertible

 Some models I have recently completed.

 

That's as close as we are going to get to actually having one (sob).  Here are some more before and after photos of model cars, including this one, that I (Dan) have been building. 

First, the 1948 Ford shown above.  Started like this:

Now, Vicky taking us for a nice ride with the top down:

The following is a 1934 Citroen CV 15.  I love these types of vehicles because they have an art deco look to them.  My love doesn't extend to the Heller model kits, though, because they have an almost absurd amount of tiny pieces that have to be affixed to the outside.  In addition, Heller model kits don't always provide good guidance in the instructions as to the exact placement of parts.  And if one is off by less than 1/32 of an inch on some parts, then when the model is almost done it won't fit together correctly.   GRRRR

Finally, many of the small pieces are simply glued onto the body--there aren't pins and holes to hold them in place to dry as there are in other company's models.

So, gluing the small pieces, while exposing none of the body to excess glue, is a real challenge.  After one like this, I need to work on a couple of less frustrating models.

 Before assembly:

 

And when completed:

Here is a French Citroen Landaulet:  It is a late 20s car.  The difference in style between the early 30s one above and the late 20s one below is obvious.

The meaning of Landaulet is that it is a four-wheel carriage with a top divided into two sections that can be folded away or removed and with a raised seat outside for the driver

Before assembly:

During assembly:

 

Completion:

 

1914 Mercedes race car.

Before:

 

 

Working on it:

 

 

 

After:

 

   

Citroen C4 Splendid Hotel (1928-1930)

Before assembly:

During assembly:

Finished:

 

1935 Morgan 3-wheeler (the Mog):

Before assembly:

After assembly: