Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 One of the all-time classy American cars. Back in the day, if you drove a Packard, you were probably a successful lawyer, doctor, business executive, etc. Definitely a "mover and shaker." They were pricey, classy cars for people who could afford the best. This is the Entex kit, 1/16 scale. A very nice kit… today's kits should be so well engineered! Everything you see in these photos is from the kit with the exception of the windshield, which I cut from Lexan to replace the kit piece, which had a swirl in the plastic. This kit is fabulous… no flash to speak of, parts fit is precise, the engineering is impeccable… the parts just fit, period. The level of detail (and parts count) is very high, and the engraved details on the parts is of the highest standard. Especially noteworthy is the engraved detail on the seat… the wrinkles in the "leather" are very convincing, PROS: Superbly engineered kit, high level of detail, great parts fit, very sharp and clean detail on parts. Option of convertible boot or up top, operating luggage rack with separate trunk, CONS: Doors don't open far enough, frame construction is tricky due to many individual pieces, some of which could have been molded together to make assembly easier. Hood assembly is also tricky due to the tiny, separate hinge pieces that have to be glued in the exactly correct spot in order for the hood to open properly. I used Krylon "Short Cuts" Antique Bronze on the body, with Future as a clear coat... I painted the wheels red, just because I like the look of the red wheels against the wide whites and the body color. Not "factory correct," but it's my model, so I do it my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 [url=http://s82.photobucket.com/user/harrypri/media/1937%20Packard%20V12/packard13_zpsncervpvv.jpg.html] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Impressive build Harry, a real beauty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Another typical amazing build by Harry! Great job, Harry! The red wheels look like the factory should have made them that color. Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Another beautiful build Harry. Up to your impressive standards. Packards are such wonderful looking machines. And I like the red wheels also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice indeed Harry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Beautiful build. Very classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Beautiful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That is really well done Harry! Sad to see that the doors are problematic though. Still it looked like a great kit to build. I've been thinking about getting the Entex 1933 cadillac kit. I've always loved the look of this kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hey, you were blowing that much money for a car, they'd do whatever color you wanted! That is really nice, Harry. I wish I had the room for some 1/16. I do wish that someone would do that in 1/25. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Man, that is absolutely beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 thats beautiful.... do you brush or spray on the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I like your praise of the kit as i have the exact same one under the bench for "one day". You have done another superb job, and i really like the color combo you have gone with, the red roof and wheels , i think make it stand out nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Another great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 All I can say is wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just stunning. Great color combo too. Harry, your workmanship is some of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Good looking build, I bought a built up last year at NNL East, I am going to Hot Rod it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Outstanding!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 wow really nice to see something different. Love the build and the quality looks top notch. The little kit sum up is a nice touch. It even looks like the armrests in that dickie seat fold in when it closes yeah? Is that hinged automatically or do you have to lift them out separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Excellent build, beautiful job. Great color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Dang Harry! That looks awesome! Your color choices are spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 wow really nice to see something different. Love the build and the quality looks top notch. The little kit sum up is a nice touch. It even looks like the armrests in that dickie seat fold in when it closes yeah? Is that hinged automatically or do you have to lift them out separately? On the real car the armrests fold under... on the model they don't. You have to place them in little locating holes if you want to pose the model with the seat open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not much more can be said than what has been said already. Another stunner Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.