Coventrycat Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Packards are my all time favorite cars. I built this kit as a teenager and remember how the fit, finish, and level of detail was incredible to anything I built prior. This kit was purchased partially built, and think it will be a good way to hone what skills I may have retained, and learn some new ones while I jump back into modelling. Entex 1937 Packard Note the gas filler was installed upside down. Untitled Broken outriggers and bumper mounts front and rear, glue fingerprints, and a very sad looking V12. Untitled Red Sharpie makes quick work of the hubcaps and bumpers - but I needed magnifiers to do it, and have to pick out the lettering with silver. Twelves had all red on the hubcaps, the box art and instructions show to paint them with a black surround - only used on the Super Eights, which also had different bonnet side details as well. Just a bit of info that I didn't know at 14... Untitled Happy to accept advice on making that paint shine. I don't plan on clearcoating, just putting the dark blue on has been stressful enough. The radiator surround is due for another coat. Untitled 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Let’s clearcoat anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) Getting the interior painted up, I used a Rustoleum gray primer for this. The seats were already built, so I took the mold part lines off where I could. When I went to test fit the wheels to the tires the whitewalls cracked on two of them; if someone has a tip to lessen the visual impact of that I'm happy to give it a try. Otherwise, I'll just mount them on one side of the car. Found a smaller scale Solido Packard Formal Sedan in the local antique shop to mess with later. Edited August 22, 2019 by Coventrycat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I've been keeping an eye out for one of these kits for a while now. However this is the first build thread I have seen for one, so following with great interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 10:19 AM, Paul H said: I've been keeping an eye out for one of these kits for a while now. However this is the first build thread I have seen for one, so following with great interest! It seems to be feast or famine with them. I found this one by luck, and later a sealed kit on eBay. I hope to keep you amused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 The only ones I have seen in the UK are always rather expensive. The roadster one seems to be much more easily available in comparison, and I managed to find one of those for sensible money a while back. This 1:16 series seems pretty impressive even now, and must have been amazing when originally created! Btw, the roadster one I have came with a mag article from when the kit was launched about building it - if of interest, I can scan & email to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 5:01 PM, Paul H said: The only ones I have seen in the UK are always rather expensive. The roadster one seems to be much more easily available in comparison, and I managed to find one of those for sensible money a while back. This 1:16 series seems pretty impressive even now, and must have been amazing when originally created! Btw, the roadster one I have came with a mag article from when the kit was launched about building it - if of interest, I can scan & email to you? That’d be great Paul, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Not much work lately, and I think I might strip and repaint the dash. I used the smallest Molotow chrome pen and it just seems to come out a lot faster and with more paint than I expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 If you are having trouble with the pen, for really fine stuff where the 'chrome' sits at a higher level than the surround, I've often found it easier to paint up to the chrome with a fine brush in the background colour. It may need a couple of coats to hide the shininess, but might be worth a try before you strip the whole thing - if you don't like the result you can always strip it anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Does time fly. I’ve managed to refurbish the chassis and drivetrain the best I could with what I was presented with. Some parts were missing, like the fan and gearbox cover which I just made from card stock. I stripped things back as much as I could though some pieces were glued firmly and I would have wrecked them trying to get them apart. I’ll need to make some bumper mounts, too. I think it came out ok, and I’m not going to be looking underneath when it’s done anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian davey Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I just purchased this model on EBay, after seeing what you have done so far. Your building skills are exceptional, I would to see more of this build and your excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventrycat Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks, Brian - it’s been patiently waiting for me to finish it while that thing called life decides to interrupt my fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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