Joe Lange Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The Curtiss Aerocar is a 1/43 resin kit I purchased from a British model car magazine back in the '90s called Model Auto Review, (M.A.R.). I stopped subscribing to them when they went 'fully on-line' about 2013. I don't know if they even sell anything anymore. The kit was extremely crude. Not a smooth surface anywhere and quite a bit of warpage. Oh yea,...included in the box was a full-page photocopy, (internet), of the history of the Curtiss Aerocar Company but........NO Instructions! The Packard is a 'Super 8 convertible' from Solido diecast that I disassembled, stripped the paint from, and cut out the trunk lid. Added the 'post' in the trunk section and painted both pieces Dupli-Color 'Pewter Metallic'. Hope you enjoy the photos! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Scully Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 This is an excellent build , lots of nice 1/43 detail , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 This is interesting! And being 1/43 scale, the details are nicely represented! Very well done putting these together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 That's a very nice job. And I'll bet the Packard could pull it too. You did a great job with all the detail also. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 OMG this looks great, WOW!!!! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 That is just so kewl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks for all the good words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Holy Moly, 1/43 scale, that's awesome 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 That’s really cool. Luxury travel, 1930s style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 COOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Awesome piece, nice work on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Great build- wish the trailer was available in 1/25th scale......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Beautiful. Both of your modes brought back memories. I have a relative who had at 37 Packard Coupe for many decades and made numerous road trips in it. In April I stayed at place in Ventura California called Waypoint that has about 20 stationary restored big vintage trailers they rent to overnight guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyguy Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Fantastic build. I like everything about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 8 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Beautiful. Both of your modes brought back memories. I have a relative who had at 37 Packard Coupe for many decades and made numerous road trips in it. In April I stayed at place in Ventura California called Waypoint that has about 20 stationary restored big vintage trailers they rent to overnight guests. Thank you, Phil. Just checked out the website for the campground. Really liked the 'Restored Vintage' trailers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Very nice pairing, interesting piece of history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Well done, it is like a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 Thanks for comments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Totally classy and classic Joe. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Great build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 Thank you fellows for the comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 too bad the Packard isn't in 1/25th scale plastic, would be a good seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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