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Post by DavidJohnson on May 4, 2006 4:43:45 GMT 1
Beauty Dave! Great choice too, lovely automobile. Good looking wheels for that model also (where from?) Thanks, Chester. The wheels are from a Busch parts pack of three wheel sets. The Packard is setting on the large ( front ) and medium (rear). Both work well for the the Yank Tanks I model. The small set looks good on compacts. Dave
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Post by swampdaddy on May 4, 2006 21:24:29 GMT 1
Hi Dave: You are setting new benchmarks for modeling; and, I, for one, realize the many hours going into the Packard. I do hope it is possible to use it for a master to make exciting new models in real 1/87 for others to enjoy. The multi-colored pastels used in the 50's are quite nice. Have fun, Swamp Daddy PS - this is what you would look like driving the real thing
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Post by DavidJohnson on May 5, 2006 4:43:59 GMT 1
Hi Dave: You are setting new benchmarks for modeling; and, I, for one, realize the many hours going into the Packard. I do hope it is possible to use it for a master to make exciting new models in real 1/87 for others to enjoy. The multi-colored pastels used in the 50's are quite nice. Have fun, Swamp Daddy PS - this is what you would look like driving the real thing The sunglasses for sure with my light sensitive eyes. On the rare occasions when I have a rental car with sun-roof, I can only use it when it is raining . I did enjoy the moon-roof in the Mercedes I had in Ireland about a year ago Really I think that my modeling is only coming closer to the benchmark set by others on this message board. I have been inspired to believe this is possible by the many models created by other members. My hope is to resin cast a 1956 Carribean convertible and a 1955 or 56 sedan. It may be awhile as the hope ( rather expectation ) of my wife is that I will install a hardwood kitchen floor and dig and install a garden pond. So relatively speaking the resin casting will be simple, eh? Dave
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 26, 2007 5:49:11 GMT 1
Tonight's project was modifying a Cutters 1953 Packard to a 1952. Jerry's Packard is a work of art, in my opinion among his best castings.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 26, 2007 17:13:32 GMT 1
Looks good, Dave, ya gotta love those old Packards. In looking in the book "Cars of the Fabulous 50's" it looks like a '51 and '54 could also be done. I've got a Cutters '53 Packard that I'll get to any day now. As a kid (late '60's early '70's) I remember an old lady that lived near me who drove an old Packard of this style, loved them ever since.
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Post by Jerry on Sept 27, 2007 6:32:37 GMT 1
Dave, I like what you are doing here on the conversion from a "53" to a "52" Packard and I will be anxious to see the finished models. Do not give up on the Packard Caribbean. This should be a beautiful model, and should you need any help or answers to questions regarding casting it, Lee or I will be happy to assist you. I am appreciating Packards the more I study them. They made GREAT automobiles.
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Post by Sylvain on Sept 27, 2007 8:27:58 GMT 1
Very interesting, Dave, congratulations!
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 28, 2007 12:37:06 GMT 1
Do not give up on the Packard Caribbean. This should be a beautiful model, and should you need any help or answers to questions regarding casting it, Lee or I will be happy to assist you. I am appreciating Packards the more I study them. They made GREAT automobiles. Jerry, Thankyou. My 56 Packard Caribbean project is still alive. I want to do a 56 Caribbean and a 55 sedan. I have another project underway that will be easier as a first effort at casting, then will come the Caribbean. Dave
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Post by swampdaddy on Sept 30, 2007 15:35:30 GMT 1
Hi Dave: a Packard Caribbean convertible affordable for the masses unlike the original. Can't wait.
Drool(ing), Harry
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Post by DavidJohnson on Dec 5, 2008 6:41:13 GMT 1
After a long hibernation my 55 56 Packard is seeing some progress. First a photo from the start. Now I am starting to add trim, I decided the rear fenders need to be shaped for larger tail lights, which will be made from styrene rod. The wheels are from the Reel Rides casino Cadillac. The side trim is 0.012" wire and I am wondering if 0.010" would look better. What do you think? thanks for looking Dave
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Dec 5, 2008 10:14:01 GMT 1
And it's worth looking at it!
Is far as I see, you did a great job till now!
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Post by superba on Dec 5, 2008 17:23:38 GMT 1
Dave:
The Packard is really shaping up, literally.
Joe
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Post by skunk on Dec 5, 2008 18:25:13 GMT 1
Hm, those Casino "Cadillac" wheels look just right on 50's American steel. Maybe they will sell Joe (superba) the leftover millions of wheels they must have, and he could include them with his kits?
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Post by RAOlson on Dec 5, 2008 18:35:11 GMT 1
WOW Dave, good use of the cheap discast cars! I see what appears to be a section from the 55 Chevy. Everything is coming together very nicely. As far as the wire trim, the smaller diameter stuff may be better, as it will be covered by layers of paint/BMF when the model is completed.
Richard O.
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 5, 2008 23:15:44 GMT 1
Nice work, Dave, it's really going to be a beauty!
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