1/4 Scale Amazon Body Model

DJS · Jul 14th, 2016, 12:53

Yup, that's correct, a 1/4 scale Amazon body model.

Long story short, I met a design manager from the Volvo styling studio in Gothenburg whilst living in Sweden. They took a plaster of paris mold from one of the original Amazon clay models for me and made the copy in fibreglass. I had to make a generous donation to the apprentice Christmas fund for it.

I've had the model for nearly 15 years now. It's been in my loft the whole time as my house is not big enough to display it. The last picture, gives you an idea how big it is.

If you are interested, let me know.

Price £250.

Burdekin · Jul 14th, 2016, 13:39

Who's that sexy model in the last pic? ;-)

DJS · Jul 14th, 2016, 14:06

You might remember her if you think back.

She'd kill me if she knew that I'd used her photo.

222s · Jul 14th, 2016, 14:38

Really wish I had the cash to buy this!

I'd want to take a mould from it and make pedal cars for the twins, before completing the original as a display model.

DJS · Jul 14th, 2016, 14:46

It is a lovely thing, but man, it's big.

222s · Jul 14th, 2016, 15:04

Not concerned by the size, just the lack of sufficient cash... There are always ways to store / display these things. I already have a 1:5 scale car clay styling model, and also a 1:18 scale model of an 84' sailing yacht whose hull is 1.4m long and about 2m high keel base to mast top. The design of each and also the building of the models is all my own work. If in a glass case, the Amazon would make a nice coffee table or side board

DJS · Jul 15th, 2016, 07:09

Hi Paul,

This model is still a bit big for my pad. I live in a small cottage at the moment. I did consider putting it on the wall somewhere but not sure that that would work. It does need building up really.

VolvoFan · Jul 15th, 2016, 08:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJS

It is a lovely thing, but man, it's big.

It sure is! The model car is no dwarf, either.

DJS · Jul 15th, 2016, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by VolvoFan

It sure is! The model car is no dwarf, either.

You're a brave man. She's from Newcastle.

ExCee70 · Jul 18th, 2016, 11:09

Hi DJS,

Is this still for sale?

Jul 14th, 2016, 13:39	#2
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Who's that sexy model in the last pic? ;-) __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Jul 14th, 2016, 14:38	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Really wish I had the cash to buy this! I'd want to take a mould from it and make pedal cars for the twins, before completing the original as a display model. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jul 14th, 2016, 15:04	#6
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Not concerned by the size, just the lack of sufficient cash... There are always ways to store / display these things. I already have a 1:5 scale car clay styling model, and also a 1:18 scale model of an 84' sailing yacht whose hull is 1.4m long and about 2m high keel base to mast top. The design of each and also the building of the models is all my own work. If in a glass case, the Amazon would make a nice coffee table or side board __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jul 14th, 2016, 14:06	#3
DJS Senior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2022 21:05 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warwickshire	You might remember her if you think back. She'd kill me if she knew that I'd used her photo.

Jul 14th, 2016, 14:46	#5
DJS Senior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2022 21:05 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warwickshire	It is a lovely thing, but man, it's big.

Jul 15th, 2016, 07:09	#7
DJS Senior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2022 21:05 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warwickshire	Hi Paul, This model is still a bit big for my pad. I live in a small cottage at the moment. I did consider putting it on the wall somewhere but not sure that that would work. It does need building up really.

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ExCee70 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 15:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Winsford, Cheshire	Hi DJS, Is this still for sale?

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