Msg ID: 2836994 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Pee Wee Fan
1/4/2025 6:20:27 PM

Attached are several photos of the model I built for my cousin, Buck Kelly, of the Don House XL-1.  I know that Wally Dallenbach also drove this hot rod but I went Joe Kelly (no relation to Buck) as he was the driver of the XL-1 when I see it compete at Wall and Old Bridge.  Like all my builds, it has its flaws.  But I feel this model is a good representation of that era of Saturday night racing.  Scott Ely 




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Msg ID: 2836997 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:G-force
1/4/2025 8:32:38 PM

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Looks really good to me ! GREAT JOB !



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Msg ID: 2836998 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Steve Cameron
1/4/2025 9:52:53 PM

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Great job Scott! Two questions...is that the chassis that came with the Ford coupe kit and are they Polecat decals?



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Msg ID: 2837035 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Pee Wee Fan
1/5/2025 2:43:57 PM

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Steve-  I used the chassis that came with the model.  The decals are from Polecat Decals.  I feel the decals really do "make the model".  My days of lettering 1/25th scale hot rods is long gone.  Also, thank you all for your positive comments.  Scott Ely 



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Msg ID: 2836999 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:FranticFord
1/4/2025 10:19:52 PM

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Scott, I Love it!! Some years back, 2 fellows from our model club had a car show at the first aid building in Brick, NJ on Aurora Blvd.  The gentleman who then owned the XL-1 replica, real car, just like your model, brought it out to that show. I haven't seen the car since and don't know if the car  still resides in New Jersey. Another mystery to solve!!



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Msg ID: 2837062 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:hallbar@yahoo.com
1/6/2025 7:07:16 AM

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here is a drawing by Charlie Lindmar almost the same as the photo. The GSVSCC has the replica of this racer..It would be neat is there was a show for all to get  together. Jim Hall GSVSCC



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Msg ID: 2837006 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Frank A Jr.
1/5/2025 9:14:22 AM

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Nicely done!!



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Msg ID: 2837016 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:kjeyres
1/5/2025 10:29:32 AM

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Nice job Scott!



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Msg ID: 2837019 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:D.Wolfe-358
1/5/2025 12:08:10 PM

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Nice work Scott.



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Msg ID: 2837065 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Opperman4x
1/6/2025 7:36:37 AM

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That's great!



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Msg ID: 2837071 XL-1 Model +0/-0     
Author:Oldtimer
1/6/2025 9:40:33 AM

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Nice looking model - nice paint.      Ray



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