Beardie Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi all, Not usually a car modeller but out and about today I was in an Auto store that had some kits and I fell for a 1/16 Academy Minicraft kit of a 1933 Cadillac V-16 Town Car for £30. Had a look around t'internet for any reviews or build threads and have failed to turn up anything so thought I would ask here if anyone has built this one or knows of Reviews/Build threads that they could point me to. Also picked up an Italeri Bugatti Royal Coupe Napoleon (Stunning looking car) for £20 and likewise any information, tips, build threads would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi all, Not usually a car modeller but out and about today I was in an Auto store that had some kits and I fell for a 1/16 Academy Minicraft kit of a 1933 Cadillac V-16 Town Car for £30. Had a look around t'internet for any reviews or build threads and have failed to turn up anything so thought I would ask here if anyone has built this one or knows of Reviews/Build threads that they could point me to. Also picked up an Italeri Bugatti Royal Coupe Napoleon (Stunning looking car) for £20 and likewise any information, tips, build threads would be much appreciated. All you want to know right here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101422&hl=%2Bminicraft+%2Bkit+%2Bof+%2B1933+%2Bcadillac+%2Bv-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks for that link Codger, that is a beautiful build. Doubt I will be able to get it up to that standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Compare that to my build of the Entex version of the kit here which I bought off eBay and found broken and missing hardware (hinges and tubing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Is the Entex the same kit? Nice build despite the missing parts and age of the chrome I think I will need to do some research as to what colours they came in as I find the black a little too sombre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yes it's the same kit released in the late 70's. Was also released by Revell in 1982. Cadillac only made 3 cars and I believe they were all black. My build thread is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks for that link, I will give it a thorough looking over prior to starting on this beastie. Hopefully my kit won't be quite so troublesome as it is a box-fresh all still in original sealed bags kit. Lord knows how long this had sat on the shop shelf before it met me First off I am trying my hand at the Italeri Bugatti Royal Napoleon that I bought at the same time. I want to do as good a job as I can on this magnificent beastie and the Bug should be good practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Bugatti looks like a good kit and should go together nicely. I look forward to your WIP And good luck with the Caddy, I think I was unlucky with that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Cadillac would originally have been by Gakken and was reboxed by Entex (for the US market ?) in the late 70s. The moulds then apparently went to Minicraft, as did a host of other kits boxed by Entex (more 1/16 Gakkens like the Lincoln Town Car, ex-Hubley RR Silver Cloud, TR.4 and MB 300, Bandai 1/48 light planes, etc), with Revell also having a good number of them in their range for two to three years. If you search for Gakken Cadillac, you may get some additional results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Activexp: would you still have the instruction sheet please? - I'm after a copy. Thanks Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The Cadillac would originally have been by Gakken and was reboxed by Entex (for the US market ?) in the late 70s. The moulds then apparently went to Minicraft, as did a host of other kits boxed by Entex (more 1/16 Gakkens like the Lincoln Town Car, ex-Hubley RR Silver Cloud, TR.4 and MB 300, Bandai 1/48 light planes, etc), with Revell also having a good number of them in their range for two to three years. If you search for Gakken Cadillac, you may get some additional results. Did they really make a TR4? In what scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry: TR.3A, in 1/24. I only have the Silver Cloud, and if it's anything to go by, the TR will be just as crude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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