Scale Auto – October 2019

36 Scale Auto • OCTOBER 2019

NNL EAST WAYNE, NEW JERSEY • APRIL 27, 2019 • BY TOM VALENTA

Bill Borgan modified a 1908 Thomas Speedster to carry twin

four-cylinder engines and double rear tires. He was inspired by

the The Race of Gentlemen (T.R.O.G.) events. Bill finished his

beach racer with scratchbuilt gauges, wrapped steering wheel,

and a Tamiya flat green and black paint job.

▲ Mike Turner modified the AMT Willy’s pickup into a four-wheel-drive off-

roader by adding the frame from a 1979 Bronco along with the bed from a

1934 Ford pickup. He detailed the engine and suspension and scratchbuilt a

winch and bumpers.

▶ John White has a love for ’50s automobiles, and a pivotal car in his arsenal

is the Moebius 1953 Hudson Hornet. John’s Hudson was built out of the box

over the course of three weeks and features a three-tone MCW paint scheme.