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MODEL NAME: 1957 DeSoto FireFlite

IPMS #:
ENTRY#: HCON17_10733
REGISTERED EVENT: 2025 HeritageCon
MODEL SCALE: 1:25
MODEL MANUFACTURER: AMT (USA)
MODEL CATEGORY: JUNIOR (Age 11 through 16) 2504-All-Automotive, Trucks, Motorcycles
MODEL KIT(s) AND TECHNIQUES USED:

Originally a 1957 Plymouth Fury, I converted the Christine kit into a 1957 DeSoto FireFlite. Custom ‘FireFlite’ and ‘DESOTO’ decals. Scratch built; rims, front fenders, trim, tailfins, rear end. Donor DeSoto engine from Lil Coffen kit. AMT parts pack grille, truck tail lights, 64′ impala rear bumper. Opened & hinged trunk, doors, and hood. Battery wires, plumbed engine bay. Mini magnets on the door and trunk for a “click-fit”, custom automotive paint to match the accurate real colour of the car. Posable steering. Lady figure in the passenger seat.

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