1:12 scale - Duesenberg 1935 J Convertible coupe master prototype. This is a one-of-a-kind piece, which was a master used by - made for The Franklin Mint to produce one of their smaller 1:24 scale model production runs. All of their 1:24 models were always mastered in 1:12 scale and then tooling was made for production pantagraphed down to 1:24 scale. The Franklin MintÕs first edition of this J Convertible in 1:24 scale was in 1993. This master dates from sometime between 1989-1992. Overall length is just under 17Ó, and it is a fairly heavy piece weighing in at about 8 pounds.Unlike their small models, this master is extremely accurate and features very crisp sharp body details. It is am impressive looking piece.As with all of FMÕs 1:12th masters, it is made of solid cast resin, molded and cast from the first original form which was always made from many parts in a model shop, and then the official master would get molded and cast from said Òfirst original form.Ó It is a multi-piece master as can be seen in one photo with all parts keyed to fit into place. It is painted an off white, and as expected with a piece this age, has a patina to it.Again, this is a very rare piece, and it should be noted that most of these types of masters have not survived. Typically they were always Òsent to the crusherÓ as in discarded, and never meant to be available to the public. But this one has escaped that fate, and it deserves a good home!REF#MLB8019