monogram packard speedster 1/24

[stitchdup]

is this kit the right scale? i've been comparing it to other similar era monogram cars and this one just feels too narrow. the length feels about right compared to the others. it almost feels to me like its 1/25 scale for width but 1/24 for length. I've not measured anything, just done visual side by sides with a 36 and a cord.

[Mark]

I'd measure the kit and then go after the dimensions of the actual car.  Monogram was generally spot-on with their stuff, so I'd assume it to be correct unless I could prove otherwise.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Here is a link to specs for the real car.

 

 

https://www.carfolio.com/packard-speedster-eight-roadster-97966

[stitchdup]

thanks, i'll do some measuring. its just the car feels very narrow. I'll get my calipers out later and do some measuring

[Dave G.]

I think it's just the perspective between the Cord and Packard, even in real the Cord is low and wide appearing compared to most of the bigger classic era cars. The Deusenberg seems narrow, long and high as well, when compared with the Cord ( I've built both though decades ago). I suspect the Packard is to scale.

All those Monogram classics build up into nice models at any rate !