traditional Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Although it's been reissued a few times, this model was built using the original Entex kit that I'd bought inexpensively decades ago, and sat unbuilt for most of that time. Other than a few tweaks to make some parts fit correctly and adding wire hinges to the 'golf bag compartment', it's built pretty much just as the kit intended but with my own choice of color etc. The original Entex kit provides a very satisfying level of detail with good quality molding and, to my eyes, proportion.......I am delighted with the end result. Paint is automotive basecoat/clearcoat with humbrol and testors used for details etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Another show-stopper Cliff!!! Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 SUPERB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Nice work...I wonder over to the classics once in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That is a Beauty!! Very Nicely done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That looks great, good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Excellent work. What paint color did you use for the fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Doan Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Beautifully done! That is a great paint scheme too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 WOW! That is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Is the trunk included in the kit? I see a few of these on ebay right now... very tempting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Is the trunk included in the kit? I see a few of these on ebay right now... very tempting... Yes, Harry, the steamer style trunk is included in the kit....the rack can fold down to carry it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortinanut Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Wow, very impressive! I've wondered how good those Entex kits are--now I want a few of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Anyone who wants to build one of these can find good reference at www.fantasyjunction.com Click on each image to enlarge; They're big enough as is, so I just made pdfs of the pages. 1934 Packard 12 (engine/mechanical reference) http://www.fantasyju...n%20LeBaron-V12 1937 Packard Super 8: http://www.fantasyju...nline%208%20Cyl http://www.fantasyju...oupe-8-Cylinder Edited April 22, 2012 by sjordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Actuallly, the original original is by Bandai: There also was a Formal Sedan: This is by far the nicest build of the kit I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Very well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 How many times have I given these a fleeting glance as I scan eBay.....???? Not at all what I'm usually into, but I reckon I could almost be convinced to buy one now I've seen what's "built" into a great build up. Super clean springs to mind regarding your building technique. Great work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Here's some more good reference on a V-12 roadster that's closer to the kit. http://www.boldride.com/ride/1937/packard-twelve-coupe-roadster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Top knotch work, excellent color combination. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Beautiful. I love those old classics.Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 A really nice build, Cliff. Are those colours based on a real car? I vaguely recall a Packard cabriolet running around Ottawa a few decades back, but I can't remember the paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I usually don't care for two-tone paint on the new-era Classics but this combination looks great. Fabulous model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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