Display for 1978 Larry Dickson Indy 500 Car

[rudyaguilar]

Hello All!
    I recently made this display for the 1978 Larry Dickson Indy 500 1/18 custom made by Andres Cadena. I took some pictures while I was making it and thought this might be the best thread to post. It's my first attempt at any sort of wood working and definitely made quite a few mistakes, but I think it came out ok. The "Larry Dickson" decal I was able to pull off the garage board my dad had painted for the backup car of that same year. Just took a picture and removed the background with photo shop, then had a die-cut decal made.The car is a gift from my sister and I to our dad for Christmas this year (2023). He painted the original back in 1978 and was always his personal favorite of all the cars he had done over the years. I plan on building a display similar that will house two cars instead of one for my next attempt. It will be a little shorter in height. 

[jeaton01]

That's definitely showing some love!

[kyledehart5]

That is some really excellent work!! Thanks for sharing the WIP pics. Very cool!! Your dad will love it.

[406 Silverado]

This turned out quite well Rudy. I've built a couple of models for folks over the last few years (3 in all) and it's always a true pleasure to not only give it to the recipient but also a joy to watch their reaction when they receive it. What you've done here with this car AND the whole dio/ case is just amazing. Thank you for the step by step process that you've carried out in the construction and painting process. He's gonna love it man.

Good on you Rudy.

[deafpanzer]

This is really awesome! I have been to Indy track few times and you really nailed it!