Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 thats beautiful.... do you brush or spray on the future? Future is very thin... almost like water. I've tried airbrushing it but it tends to run and sag... you have to be really careful. Now I just brush it on. I do one section at a time (a fender, the hood, the doors, etc) and let it dry before I go on to the next part. That way I have more control. It's slower than spraying it on, but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I think that Future is the key to an 'in-the-day' original enamel finish look. That you brush it is slightly amazing. Isn't dust a factor? Your great skill is getting the absolute most out of what you're given without need for over top super detail. You use an 'economy' of build effort because you get things right first time. Plus your aesthetic choices are inbred; all your schemes are visually delightful and usually novel. Like a graphic artist might do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That is simply lovely, Harry. Fantastic job... All the best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2000 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Like a graphic artist might do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Unbelievably good. Museum quality. How did you get such a nice chrome finish on the rings on the spare tire covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That is a beautiful car Harry. As usual you did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Future is very thin... almost like water. I've tried airbrushing it but it tends to run and sag... you have to be really careful. Now I just brush it on. I do one section at a time (a fender, the hood, the doors, etc) and let it dry before I go on to the next part. That way I have more control. It's slower than spraying it on, but it works for me. Harry, what type of brush do you use? Wide/thin, skinny, pointy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Unbelievably good. Museum quality. How did you get such a nice chrome finish on the rings on the spare tire covers? The rings are separate pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Harry, what type of brush do you use? Wide/thin, skinny, pointy? I use a big, soft brush like this... Because it's pretty big, I can flow on the Future without a lot of small strokes, so brushing it on goes really fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks Harry, are you sure you didn't add spark plug wires? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks Harry, are you sure you didn't add spark plug wires? 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. The spark plug wires come with the kit, but the stuff they supply was too stiff to make the really small bends between the plugs and the wiring looms without putting too much stress on the looms and pushing them out of place, so I replaced the kit's spark plug wires with something more flexible. But yes, the kit does include material to use for the wires. The only pieces on this model not from the kit are the windshield, and the buttons on the golf club compartment doors and the "snaps" on the convertible top boot (pin heads). Oh yeah... I also added a fuel line to the carb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I built that kit years ago along with the Formal Sedan. I had the convertible apart with the intention of restoring it but it seems to have disappeared. So I will redo the formal sedan instead. I didn't remember the spark plug wires otherwise I would not have commented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Great to see this built, and very impressive as always. I don't suppose that you have any build pics? I couldn't see a thread in the appropriate section of the forum. Great to know that it all goes together properly, as the sprues and instructions certainly promise great things! 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. 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 exact;y correct spot in order for the hood to open properly. 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! My understanding is that over here in the UK, Packard had the reputation of being America's Rolls-Royce. Did you leave the door hinges standard? My one gripe looking at the parts & instructions is how the top hinge is cut into the dash. This is something that my OCD cannot cope with, especially on an otherwise so amazingly detailed kit. Is it too late to darken the wheels? I can't help but think that having them in the same darker red / ox blood as the interior would look stunning, whilst also maintaining that contrast against the body colour and the white walls. Edited March 22, 2015 by Paul H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 REALLY nice. I looked at that exact color for an early 30s Cadillac build I have in mind . This pretty much insures I'll use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric N. Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I don't suppose that you have any build pics? No, sorry. No WIP on this one, My understanding is that over here in the UK, Packard had the reputation of being America's Rolls-Royce. Pakards, Duesenbergs, Pierce-Arrows... they were all very high-qualitty, expensive cars. Packard's advertising slogan was simple and to the point: "Ask the man who owns one." Definitely not for the masses. We had the Model T for that! Did you leave the door hinges standard? My one gripe looking at the parts & instructions is how the top hinge is cut into the dash. This is something that my OCD cannot cope with, especially on an otherwise so amazingly detailed kit. I agree on the hinges, that also bothered me. But making correct in-scale hinges that wouldn't break after opening/closing the door a handful of times would be next to impossible at this scale, which I'm sure is why the kit designers did what they did. True, the upper hinge cuts into the dash sides, which is incorrect... I thought about fixing that, but after going over the changes in my head and realizing all that would need to be done (with no guarantee of success!), I decided to live with them as is. The last thing I wanted was to go through all the trouble of reconfiguring the hinges and filling in the dash cutouts, only to have a hinge break once the body was mounted onto the fenders, with no way of going back and repairing it. Aside from the fact that the doors don't open far enough, the incorrect hinges are probably the kit's biggest flaw. Is it too late to darken the wheels? I can't help but think that having them in the same darker red / ox blood as the interior would look stunning, whilst also maintaining that contrast against the body colour and the white walls. Not going to happen. I like the bright red wheels, although I do see your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 REALLY nice. I looked at that exact color for an early 30s Cadillac build I have in mind . This pretty much insures I'll use it It's a really nice color, I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Beautiful model of a beautiful car. Love the colors. The classic Packards are the epitome of understated elegance to me. Not flashy or showy, just clean and rich looking. Always loved the '41 180 Darrin (Banacek's car), too. Almost bought a running 110 sedan, cheap, thinking I'd rebody it from the cowl back and do a Darrin clone. Then found the 180 wheelbase and front fenders / hood are longer on the 180. Plan abandoned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signmike Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fantastic looking model. The design of these Packards were a little trendy, ahead of the masses. Painted this colour is a feast to my eyes. Reall, an amazing build Sir, congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 That's one beautiful model great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Very nice. Color looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Stunning work harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR Dubois Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Another stunner Harry. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just noticed you're back in the furniture business; did you fab that beautiful black trunk? Where did the silver filigree latches come from you sly dog...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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