Hand Carved Model

[erniebrown]

Several months back there was a small post in Turning Wheels about a South American carver who would create a model of the owners car. I cannot seem to find this issue or I am overlooking it. . .

Has anyone had one created, were you pleased?

Also it would be nice to have the contact information about that. . .thank you so much. . .

Ernie

[Chris Pile]

The carver's name is Roberto.
Larry Tholen had a model of his '57 Transtar carved by Roberto, and it looked great!

[erniebrown]

I guess what I need now is a contact. . . for Larry or Roberto. . .

[Chris_Dresbach]

I know exactly who you are talking about. Roberto does great work with a lot of detail. Actually I would like to have him do a model of one of my cars but I'm in the same boat you are, no contact.

[Sam Ensley]

There is a local woodcarver here that does beautiful work, but I have never seen his cars. He is going to do a carving of my 1941 Champion. I will post pictures when he is finished, or get some pictures of wowrk he has done.

[erniebrown]

Ok. . .I am going to be a HERO and break out the TW's for the last couple of years. . .and look through them. . .carefully, and when I find what we are all looking for. . . .I will get a GOLD STAR on my forehead. . .

[wolfie]

There was also some info on the toy forum. Might be easier to find there. Steve

[Sdude]

You can have the guy that did my urns do a car for you. You don't have to use it as a funeral urn. See the story in Feb 2013 Turning Wheels. He's in Arizona. www.Last-Rides.com Jesse Enriquez is the artist. I think his prices are compatable with Roberto from Brazil.

That's them in my signature pic.

[Studedude]

Details in this thread:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?28943-Wooden-Wagonaire-Model&highlight=Roberto

[Gary1953]

Several months back there was a small post in Turning Wheels about a South American carver who would create a model of the owners car. I cannot seem to find this issue or I am overlooking it. . .

Has anyone had one created, were you pleased?

Also it would be nice to have the contact information about that. . .thank you so much. . .

Ernie

Contact:
Bill Brisbane
363 Poplar Run Rd.
Normalville, PA 15469

Roberto is the modeler and he is from Brazil.
I have one of my 1953 Commander and I love it.

[HAWK64]

I had one done of my '64 GT Hawk back in 2005 & Roberto is a gifted artist with his hands. Even the inside is done nicely in RHC.

[erniebrown]

Thank you to all who stepped up, I have not yet found it in my back issues. . .but because of y'all we now have it printed and saved. . .thanks again. . .E