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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: kpnuts on August 25, 2014, 01:22:03 AM

Title: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on August 25, 2014, 01:22:03 AM
well I've started another kit  I'ts one I won off ebay, a diecast and plastic kit of a Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton.
(http://i.imgur.com/SFIj50U.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/549FFkz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jTnGcA8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KiXWl5M.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jU4FUVO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WbHO94o.jpg)
I've made a start on the base too it's going to be a garage
(http://i.imgur.com/HWEZbBB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nd1UzhU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/A1Ru3yT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/h7jzWuw.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 25, 2014, 02:35:09 AM
Off to a good start.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on August 26, 2014, 12:32:24 AM
Hi all here is tonights episode.
I drilled out the distributor so I could put the HT leads in.
(http://i.imgur.com/vIbumZ9.jpg)
then I made the HT leads out of thin solder wire.
(http://i.imgur.com/2fKwN8W.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TVoo6KH.jpg)
Then I cut them to length and squished the ends to make the tabs to connect them to the spark plugs.
(http://i.imgur.com/lytcBLU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0uVW1Fc.jpg)
Then I noticed from the ref photos I have that there are rivets and badges on the starter motor and solinoid so I added them.
(http://i.imgur.com/vg3n9r0.jpg)
still loads of detail to add to the engine bay, got an idea for making the jubilie clips for the radiator hoses and I am going to attempt to make the fuel pump and assossiated pipes as they are only vaugley moulded into the firewall.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: elmayerle on August 26, 2014, 10:29:46 AM
Beautiful work so far in a challenging medium.  This reminds me of the old Hubley all-metal die-cast kits.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on August 28, 2014, 03:19:07 AM
Hi all here is tonight's installment, done nothing to the car but got a fair amount done on the garage lift.
(http://i.imgur.com/9iwjVGP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yPgDN5L.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WIT2nHp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EK47d0A.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lP4j3yj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iqoEJor.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rN8Ke7v.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JL3ibM2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zTXG8yQ.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: jcf on August 28, 2014, 03:25:53 AM
Beautiful work so far in a challenging medium.  This reminds me of the old Hubley all-metal die-cast kits.

The Monogram metal and plastic kits were all much better than the Hubley kits.
Monogram also released the same kits in all plastic versions.

Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on August 31, 2014, 01:36:43 AM
Hi all Well I've got the under coat and the first top coat on the Packard now.
(http://i.imgur.com/lETwv9c.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/I9tOmac.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OnJUTX8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9P8aQv8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qXoYTdp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JmyePK9.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 31, 2014, 07:59:28 PM
That's some mighty fine detailing on the engine. I really like that opalescent turquoise color too. It has an almost hypnotic effect on me...

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 01, 2014, 12:38:06 AM
Thanks Brian.
 Here is todays progress on the Packard

(http://i.imgur.com/8Tx7Iea.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0qF4Hw3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7RIIY2n.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Re2qkgL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/kfI1f9j.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/iR7sBiM.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VEMzzsN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AbiR3DT.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: elmayerle on September 01, 2014, 08:02:42 AM
Damn, that's looking beautiful.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 02, 2014, 02:34:52 AM
Why thank you sir. Here is todays bit on the packard. the fuel pump and filter are not included with the kit so I decided to have a go at making them.
(http://i.imgur.com/nGAEkj4.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/tF42Pso.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ADuW55O.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/L6UW8Rx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xdXDGrh.jpg)

and I had a go at making the seats look like old cracked leather(quite unsuccessfully) any suggestions ?
(http://i.imgur.com/UIOGfzo.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 04, 2014, 02:56:24 AM
Hi all here is todays hard graft.
(http://i.imgur.com/6REXt5v.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hU3HaQa.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yUN61tW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bh3ysAn.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1tb7r2Y.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 05, 2014, 02:10:24 AM
Hi all here is tonight's progress on the Packard
(http://i.imgur.com/7JmS2QQ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZttldBp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BE2QDbX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/czT8hsV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jDdtqix.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FIEnEkm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/X33PASo.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GKKn3En.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/J11Jvqy.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 06, 2014, 03:02:47 AM
Hi all here is todays update, nothing much done to the packard Just trying to get the layout of the garade right whats do you all think of this
(http://i.imgur.com/clhpLyA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KmEnqWA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HbQWCKO.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WhxpEuw.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MFOhPhv.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5n556bV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GbJiRkq.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: elmayerle on September 06, 2014, 06:34:17 AM
Bautiful!!  Is that a '55 or '56 T-bird?
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 06, 2014, 02:41:58 PM
Thanks its a 56 though not the right colours, as I'm sure you know by now I never build like that anything the way it's supposed to be.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 07, 2014, 12:24:14 AM
Hi all here is todays offering.
(http://i.imgur.com/fM4Wyry.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oYLcn7x.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EMuS19S.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/TlyZ5fO.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MjgJv6Q.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3SDrdMn.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 07, 2014, 03:36:29 AM
I love the detail and realism you put into your builds. :)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 08, 2014, 01:42:12 AM
Thanks GTX.
Hi all here is todays efforts.
(http://i.imgur.com/KeCgvl6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rAXOeSE.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oZAS3eu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/y0MEaBP.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: elmayerle on September 08, 2014, 01:51:47 AM
That's looking superbly gorgeous.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 09, 2014, 03:27:42 AM
thanks for that.
Well I think I'm calling the garage finished. I could add more detail but I think it would detract from the packard.
(http://i.imgur.com/gssghpE.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/LOh3fGG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lHxvDLW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NpLITTI.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AjYrL7M.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NuoYQZg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/CubntLF.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xgaK5rj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/DjrLsva.jpg)
so what do you think should I add more or leave it there.
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: kpnuts on September 10, 2014, 01:07:57 AM
Hi all well I'm calling it finished.
(http://i.imgur.com/4Vl4DdW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/R1bqP1a.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/gDfn7yK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pD5MSrl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KUy7PxT.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3pCHHc5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/K5nE2Tg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/UgjS2Us.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Cc6aMHA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/enV9LS8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/S9Ec235.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eFyZ8Or.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3egGwUl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/X0RI2Hx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wZuBegi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fewuQgj.jpg)
Title: Re: diecast Monogram Packard Dual Cowl Pheaton
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 10, 2014, 04:15:01 AM
Well done.