1937 Cord 812 by Monogram: WIP

[NOBLNG]

It’s coming along nicely David. Bodywork looks nice, and the wheels definitely look better when drilled out.👍😎

[David G.]

22 hours ago, customline said:

If I may suggest, David, the colors of the 1:1 that Ken posted are really nice. 

Indeed they are Jim but I'm thinking of blue, something more like this. 

 

22 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

It’s coming along nicely David. Bodywork looks nice, and the wheels definitely look better when drilled out.👍😎

Thank you Greg. I was a little worried that I would just mess them up in the attempt but I'm glad I took the chance.

David G.

[slusher]

Great shade of blue, David..

[Speedpro]

It’s looking good David. I like builds like this. You're doing a great job. I had the privilege to work on a RH drive version of this car. Yellow w/red interior. The shifter in this car is crazy, nicknamed "Idiosyncratic". Not something that just anyone can get into and drive.

The Blue has my vote.

Edited December 4, 2024 by Speedpro

[LennyB]

I have to vote for the blue also as I don't think I've ever seen one in blue. Although your pic proves they do exist.

[customline]

Here's a couple of ideas in case it's not written in stone yet. I couldn't help it 🥴

[David G.]

18 hours ago, slusher said:

Great shade of blue, David..

Thanks Carl, we'll see how close I can get.

 

16 hours ago, Speedpro said:

It’s looking good David. I like builds like this. You're doing a great job. I had the privilege to work on a RH drive version of this car. Yellow w/red interior. The shifter in this car is crazy, nicknamed "Idiosyncratic". Not something that just anyone can get into and drive.

The Blue has my vote.

Thank you Paul.  Looking at the photos I've found I've been trying to figure out how the gear selector would work. It looks almost like a push-button selector but using toggles instead of buttons.

But how cool it is for you to have actually been able to work on one of these, I don't think I've ever seen one in person.

 

14 hours ago, LennyB said:

I have to vote for the blue also as I don't think I've ever seen one in blue. Although your pic proves they do exist.

Well, at one of them was painted blue... at some point. I have no idea if it was original but I'm guessing that many of these were made to order. They were considered as sort of an entry level Duesenberg after all.

 

12 hours ago, customline said:

Here's a couple of ideas in case it's not written in stone yet. I couldn't help it 🥴

Well Jim, it's not exactly carved in stone but I did buy some paint, Tamiya TS-93 Pure Blue.

 

I think it's about as close as I can get without mixing my own. I'll try it over a couple of different primers to see if I can get it any closer to the blue in the photo but Tamiya paints are pretty pigment-rich so I'm not anticipating much effect.

Thanks to you all for your supportive comments and suggestions, I do appreciate them.

David G.

[NOBLNG]

I think it’s a car that will look good in just about any basic color. I kinda like the caramel.🤓

[David G.]

22 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

I think it’s a car that will look good in just about any basic color. I kinda like the caramel.🤓

I agree! It just comes down to personal preference and one's own metal image of what the car should be.

=D- 

[mustang1989]

Just got caught up with this build and it sure looks like you've got a TON of reference shots in here to draw from in addition to any you may already have. Will be looking forward to more stellar progress here buddy. 

[David G.]

4 minutes ago, mustang1989 said:

Just got caught up with this build and it sure looks like you've got a TON of reference shots in here to draw from in addition to any you may already have. Will be looking forward to more stellar progress here buddy. 

Thanks Joe. 

Right now I'm turning my attention toward the Black Cab. I'd like to get that one done by year's end. Just a personal challenge to keep life interesting.

=D-

[mustang1989]

Just now, David G. said:

Thanks Joe. 

Right now I'm turning my attention toward the Black Cab. I'd like to get that one done by year's end. Just a personal challenge to keep life interesting.

=D-

  That is the one reason I took up the T-Bucket build of mine was to get at least something completed by years end. Fingers crossed man........I'm hoping to pull one build off this year!!!! 

Edited December 9, 2024 by mustang1989

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 12/5/2024 at 7:25 AM, David G. said:

... Looking at the photos I've found I've been trying to figure out how the gear selector would work. It looks almost like a push-button selector but using toggles instead of buttons.

Here you go. Pretty "high tech" for 1936:

 

Edited December 9, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy
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[Anglia105E]

3 hours ago, David G. said:

Thanks Joe. 

Right now I'm turning my attention toward the Black Cab. I'd like to get that one done by year's end. Just a personal challenge to keep life interesting.

=D-

Nice progress on the Cord build David G., and that is a good choice of colour with the blue . . . Very interesting video about the Cord transmission from Bill, which was really advanced tech for 1936 . . . Good luck with the Aoshima London Taxi Cab  !

David W.

[David G.]

23 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Here you go. Pretty "high tech" for 1936:

 

Dang! 😮 

I had no idea of the workings behind this. That's a tremendous bit of engineering, almost "Steampunk" in many ways.

All of that could be done with a chip and a handful of servos now. 

Quite impressive!

Thanks for sharing this Bill.

 

21 hours ago, Anglia105E said:

Nice progress on the Cord build David G., and that is a good choice of colour with the blue . . . Very interesting video about the Cord transmission from Bill, which was really advanced tech for 1936 . . . Good luck with the Aoshima London Taxi Cab  !

David W.

Thank you most kindly David. I am optimistic about the Taxi... as long as I keep after it.

David G.

[stitchdup]

i'm going to have to remember your drilling the wheels trick. i've got a set i've been saving for a custom

[David G.]

4 hours ago, stitchdup said:

i'm going to have to remember your drilling the wheels trick. i've got a set i've been saving for a custom

Thanks Les! It's nice knowing that I'm having a positive effect somewhere in this world.

=D-

[eldo60]

On 11/17/2024 at 4:07 PM, lordairgtar said:

AMT (or MPC) had the 1/12th scale Cord. Decent kit but it had a few problems that needed corrected. The head light doors were the wrong shape and the top louver should have been on the hood as the Monogram kit had it. AMT decided to put all the louvers below the hood onto the body. Not to hard to correct but still not right. The oil pan also was missing the drain plug which is easy enough to replicate from scratch or using Trumpeter's nut and bolt set.

I've won couple 1/12 Cords 3-4 years ago off ebay auctions each in the 50 buck range. and one i started about 15 years ago, engine and chassis only thing done

haven't been doing a lot of building lately but collecting kits for retirement next year, then I'm back in, all in

[eldo60]

On 11/17/2024 at 10:13 AM, David G. said:

Hello Everybody!

The Monogram 1937 Cord 812 kit #8204-0100 or #8204-0350. This is kit of another one of those cars that I immediately became infatuated with the first time I saw it. There are a couple of kits available for building, this one and the Lindberg kit. The Lindberg kit has that dreaded multi-piece body which can challenge even the most competent and skilled of builders. The car body Monogram kit consists of five parts: the body shell, the outer half of the rear fenders, the front fenders and front apron as a unit and finally the hood. 

This Monogram kit is an original release from the early Seventies. The most recent copywrite date I found on a promotional insert is 1974, so the kit is at least fifty years old. The molds are more than sixty years old, their copywrite date is 1965. Also, there's no UPC code on the box which is in line with the 1974 copywrite on the advertising insert.

It truly is a vintage kit.

Largely, there are two types of model kit aficionados. Those who buy vintage kits to collect and keep them and those who buy vintage kits to build them. I'm in the latter group, in case you haven't guessed. I buy 'em and build 'em. Considering that I paid only $5 for this kit, I don't think it's among the more prized collectable kits.

So on with the build! 

This is Monogram's 1937 Cord 812. It's a vintage kit that I picked up at the Phoenix Desert Scale Classic Model Car Show & Swap Meet for $5. The kit is complete, not only having all the parts for the model but the original promotional inserts. There's no UPC code on the box. 

 

 

Being an early edition of the kit, the castings are all in good shape with very little flash. The body is cast in red styrene which is fine in this circumstance because I plan to paint it red anyhow. The chassis and interior are cast in black styrene, also not a problem.

 

 

It only took a couple of quick build sessions to get the chassis assembled. I did paint most of it flat black as I felt the black styrene was a bit too shiny. Unfortunately the tires are cast in that shiny, slippery vinyl or nylon that rolled off in what looks like plastic cobwebs when I tried to sand the tread to roughen it up.

 

 

With the wheels temporarily under the chassis and the outer fenders glued in place and a shot of primer on the body, it's time for a mockup to check the ride height and general fit and stance of the car. The good news is that I don't see the need for any adjustments but the body will need a little attention. 

 

 

Here's a quick shot of the advertising inserts from the box.  

Neat!

 

As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments.

Thanks,

David G.

 good choice i have a couple in my stash, something to keep me busy after retirement this year 

will be following this one

[Blueprint]

On 11/24/2024 at 7:49 PM, Kenmojr said:

I just took these two photos of a 1937 Cord 812 at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Friday Nov 22, 2024.

It is a real Cord and not a replica or kit car.

 

I was there last August! Really nice collection, and I took tons of pictures of the 1:1 '63 Stingray sprues on the walls outside the building!

[David G.]

21 hours ago, eldo60 said:

I've won couple 1/12 Cords 3-4 years ago off ebay auctions each in the 50 buck range. and one i started about 15 years ago, engine and chassis only thing done

haven't been doing a lot of building lately but collecting kits for retirement next year, then I'm back in, all in

21 hours ago, eldo60 said:

 good choice i have a couple in my stash, something to keep me busy after retirement this year 

will be following this one

I've always to try one of the larger scale builds but I just haven't found any one car that I like enough to make that kind of investment. 

Thanks for following along Russ, I'll try not to disappoint.    

 

21 hours ago, Blueprint said:

I was there last August! Really nice collection, and I took tons of pictures of the 1:1 '63 Stingray sprues on the walls outside the building!

That sounds like a nice experience Daniel.

David G.

[David G.]

Hello Everybody!

I'm in the midst of a little push to see if I can get my P-61 Black Widow completed for the year so most of my bench time has been devoted to that. Even still, I've managed to get a little work done on other builds; namely my 1937 Cord.

A quick color check. Tamiya TS-93 Pure Blue with Tamiya TS-7 Racing White for the interior. I like the blue but I'm not entirely sure about the white. I'm thinking about something a little darker... a little creamier.

 

The blue is pretty much locked in but I'm open to suggestions for the interior. I want a light color. Off-white, no tan or black. Maybe a pale blue... maybe.

As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post your comments.

David G.

[NOBLNG]

2 hours ago, David G. said:

Hello Everybody!

I'm in the midst of a little push to see if I can get my P-61 Black Widow completed for the year so most of my bench time has been devoted to that. Even still, I've managed to get a little work done on other builds; namely my 1937 Cord.

A quick color check. Tamiya TS-93 Pure Blue with Tamiya TS-7 Racing White for the interior. I like the blue but I'm not entirely sure about the white. I'm thinking about something a little darker... a little creamier.

The blue is pretty much locked in but I'm open to suggestions for the interior. I want a light color. Off-white, no tan or black. Maybe a pale blue... maybe.

As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post your comments.

David G.

The blue looks nice!😎 Vallejo makes an ivory that might be close to what you want? Or possibly Mr.Color 313 Yellow?

[David G.]

20 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

The blue looks nice!😎 Vallejo makes an ivory that might be close to what you want? Or possibly Mr.Color 313 Yellow?

 

I'm liking the Mr. Color 313 Yellow, it's on my list now.

Thanks for posting this Greg, I now have a better idea of which way I want to go.

David G.

[Zippi]

Nice choice on the Mr. Color 313 Yellow.  I also like the Tamiya TS-68.