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The Marvellous Models of Ken Runyan!
There’s
a lot of Laurel and Hardy figurines and ornaments on the market, some
are good, some not so good. Then I received an email from Ken Runyan
and I think you will agree that these are exceptional models, and
unique, as Ken produced them himself. I will let Ken tell his story…
“The models are made for the Laurel and Hardy AMT kits that were
available in the 70's. I had always enjoyed model car building as a kid
and felt I could duplicate some of the Model T's in the Boys films. I
used photographs, a needle-nose pliers and a hair
dryer to soften the plastic and remold it into the shape I was looking
for. On the Hog Wild car, the heads were from the model kit, but the
bodies were from airplane model accessories. The bodies in the other
two vehicles cam from the 1:32 Gate diecast models that were
available few years ago. As for myself, I was introduced to
Laurel and Hardy In the sixties at Shakey's PIzza Parlors. When
the men weren't playing the upright piano and banjo, a series
of Laurel and Hardy movies were projected onto a screen.
Although it was difficult to hear due to the ambient noise, just
watching them provided enjoyment. In my adult years I rediscovered the
Boys from a video rental. There were instructions to contact a Mr.
Dwain Smith in New York for more information. He gave me Randy
Skretvedt's phone number and I joined the Unaccustomed As We Are
tent. I now belong to the Hollywood Party Tent and the Way out
West Tent as well. Thats' that.
Ken
PS. I am also working on the Palms train station (BerthMarks). The
building took many months to complete. I plan to place it into a
plexi-glass enclosure with all the extra stuff, filming equipment
etc. around the station. Should be done by Christmas I hope!”
Click on any image for enlarged view.
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