TheCat Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 This is the original Monogram kit that came out on 1967. This kit is as old as I am. I saved the art box that this kit came with. The box is in very good condition even for it's age. This was a nice kit to build. TOP DOWN TOP UP
charlie8575 Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Wonderful. Gordon Buehrig designed one of the best-looking cars ever penned. And you did a beautiful job depicting it. That Monogram kit is a beauty. I have one of the early 1990s reissues downstairs and look forward to building it. Nice touch with the Connecticut antique plates, too. Charlie Larkin
goldfinger Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Nice build. This car looks really good in white. I also realy like the way you photographed it. The backdrop is perfect. Edited October 19, 2010 by goldfinger
RodneyBad Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Beautiful looking Cord. You did an Excellent job on it.. My Dads Boss use to have one.
davyou5 Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Yes Nice and Clean, and if this is from an older kit, that is an excellent job. Edited October 19, 2010 by davyou5
sjordan2 Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Looks great, and it's one of the few builds I've seen of this kit where the up top fits as it should. Nice work on the chrome trim on the coffin nose.
charlie8575 Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Nice build. This car looks really good in white. I also realy like the way you photographed it. The backdrop is perfect. I hadn't even noticed the backdrop until you mentioned it. I have to agree. Very nice choice on it. Is it a postcard? Charlie Larkin
dimaxion Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Just right . Museum quality . You did justice on this project . Thanx ..
TheCat Posted October 19, 2010 Author Posted October 19, 2010 I hadn't even noticed the backdrop until you mentioned it. I have to agree. Very nice choice on it. Is it a postcard? Charlie Larkin Nope, it's a drawing concept of a future design of a large Mall. I like the way it makes the models look like they are in a Museum or on at a collectors special designed garage.
nts Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Amazing , just perfect, nice color and details. Torgny
Peter Lombardo Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Once again, I have to commend you on a great job of a kit that, well, let's just say....leaves a lot to be desired. I have that kit and would never ever attempt to build it as Lindberg intended. Very nice job, it looks really progressive, for it's age, in that futuristic setting.
Sixties Sam Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 Those Cords were beautiful, and your model does them justice. Very nice work! I don't think I ever saw one in white before. I like it! Sam
David G. Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) Beautiful work! Is this the kit in which nearly each of the body panels is a seperate piece? If it is, I have an edition of it that I would like to build, but there's no chassis. I've had a hard time finding reference pics for the chassis on the web. I was wondering if you could post a few pics of you kit's chassis so I could get some ideas for scratching or bashing for my own kit? These cars were works of art and your build does them justice. Regards, David G. Edited October 24, 2010 by David G.
TheCat Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Beautiful work! Is this the kit in which nearly each of the body panels is a seperate piece? If it is, I have an edition of it that I would like to build, but there's no chassis. I've had a hard time finding reference pics for the chassis on the web. I was wondering if you could post a few pics of you kit's chassis so I could get some ideas for scratching or bashing for my own kit? These cars were works of art and your build does them justice. Regards, David G. Hi David, The body of this old Monogram kit was not in many pieces. If I remember correctly, this body was only in two. I'm on a business trip now, but when I get back home, I'll take a few pics of the chassis for you. Thanks.
Alyn Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Very nice looking model. Cords styling really did put most cars of that era to shame. At the risk of sounding like everyone else, your photo setting is great; the backdrop and the shiny black floor. One of the best I've seen. It sets the car off nicely.
TheCat Posted October 31, 2010 Author Posted October 31, 2010 Beautiful work! Is this the kit in which nearly each of the body panels is a seperate piece? If it is, I have an edition of it that I would like to build, but there's no chassis. I've had a hard time finding reference pics for the chassis on the web. I was wondering if you could post a few pics of you kit's chassis so I could get some ideas for scratching or bashing for my own kit? These cars were works of art and your build does them justice. Regards, David G. Hi David, Here's a few pics of the chassis: Hope this helps
Harry P. Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 OK, I'm no Cord expert, I admit. So what is that paper-clip shaped thingie on the chassis? Is that the radiator? Since Cords were FWD, I assume they mounted the engine "backwards" and there was no cooling fan in front, and the grille was only cosmetic and not used for cooling. Correct? Or have I been sniffing too many paint fumes?
David G. Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Hi David, Here's a few pics of the chassis: Hope this helps Thanks Felix, those pictures help greatly! Here's what I have to work with: As you can see, it's pretty rough and there's no chassis, but based on the pics you posted, I think I can kitbash something. Thanks again! Harry, I was going to ask the same question about the tubie thingie on the bottom. It is kind of a noggin scratcher. David G.
Harry P. Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I also wonder about the strange exhaust system layout. Wonder why they ran it down one side, then crossed back over and ran the tailpipe out the opposite side? Would have made more sense to just run the muffler front to back, and run the whole exhaust system straight on one side or the other. Some wacky engineering went into that car!
ChrisR Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 According to the instructions the strange looking item on the bottom of the chassis is the radio antenna.
Harry P. Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 According to the instructions the strange looking item on the bottom of the chassis is the radio antenna. Like I said... some strange engineering went into that car!
DRG Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 One of the best cars ever designed. It was ahead of it's time. Fantastic job building a fantastic model
David G. Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 According to the instructions the strange looking item on the bottom of the chassis is the radio antenna. Aww, c'mon?! Really? I guess back before the days of accepted standard practice, there were all sorts of creative solutions to common problems.
sjordan2 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) This steering-mounted gearshift lever was another of the Cord's remarkable innovations. I seem to remember that some 60s cars had dash-mounted, pushbutton automatic shifts, but I can't remember what brand. Edited October 31, 2010 by sjordan2
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