#32 The Flying Flinn

[James2]

Seen here early following a cut down victory early in his career is Fitchburg, Massachusetts' Reino Tulonen. He competed in big cars, midgets, sprint cars, jalopies, coupes, modifieds and super modifieds. In 1951 he drove the Custom Auto Body Henry J in 4 NASCAR Grand National (now know as the Sprint Cup Series) events. His many accomplishments include winning the 1951 New England Championship and the 1951 Seekonk Cutdown championship. Known as "The Flying Finn", he built, owned, drove, and worked on his own cars. Later in his career, he was successful making the transition to supermodifieds and NASCAR modifieds, winning the 1964 Westboro, MA. title. Fittingly, Reino was inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2005. (Photo Courtesy R.A. Silvia).

And my version of the car in 1/25. A lot of research and some contact with the current owner (at that time) went into this challenging replica. Lots of cutting and scratch building, but I was happy with it when finnised! (See what I did there?)




I may not be building but I'll share as long as I can....

[john2]

   Fantastic.  I remember the car, and your model.  Quite a piece there, J2.

[slim]

Oh yeah, thanks for re posting cool looking little hotrod! Nice build!

[sentsat71]

Yep,. caught that.....   

Remember this one,........

Thanks for posting it here for us to enjoy once again!!

[Gary Davis]

OH yea...great job on the Replica John. You sure nailed it...

[Dirtman]

That's a really cool car and a really cool replica. Job well done!!

Rett

[Bob P.]

Excellent replica build James, very well done.

Bob

[James2]

Credit is due for the decals, but I don't remember who made them for me.
They did several models over time and always worked well...

[Dr. Kerry]

Very kool, love the detail!!!!!!

[Bill in MA]

I see what ya did there, ya trickster!  Beautiful replica, James.  One of your finest builds, IMHO.