1947 Wesley Slumbercoach

[cuyeda]

I found this scale model for sale at this website. Kinda pricey, but someone may want one.
http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/diecast/brooklin.htm

#65 - 1947 WESLEY SLUMBERCOACH Trailer. Maroon with simulated wood paneled sides. Known as 'Teardrops' these trailers were a common site being towed behind a variety of vehicles in the late '40s. perfect mate for #69 - the 1946 Mercury Sportsman. Out of production. it is in mint condition, but does not include the gas cylinder that came as an accessory, to be attached in the front, atop the tow bar. 65.00

[dmb90260]

Rob will build his own with a bathtub inside

[Creamcracker]

Brooklin models are pricey but the quality and detail is excellent
Philip

[len19070]

I don't remember the maker of the Model that I patterned my SlumberCoach from but I know it wasn't Brooklyn.





We had a discussion about this once before.

When I built mine I never knew that there was a real Wesley SlumberCoach trailer ever made.

I just thought it was a model makers concept.

Then about 3/4 of the way done I discovered that there was a REAL SlumberCoach and that my trailer and the model I built it from looked similar but had some suttel differences.





Then I saw the Brooklyn model and it was different as well.



Since there were 3 patterns I could have gone buy that made my job easier.

I could blame any variations on the different pattern.

Happy Trails

Len

[cuyeda]

Amazing Len! That you built a real trailer profile from a small scale model. I aspire to be just like you when I grow up!