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1/24 monogram Diecast Packard

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Posted by philo426 on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:22 PM

nice Job!

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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, September 8, 2014 2:27 PM

Well I think I'm calling the garage finished. I could add more detail but I think it would detract from the packard.

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so what do you think should I add more or leave it there.

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Posted by kpnuts on Sunday, September 7, 2014 12:41 PM
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Posted by kpnuts on Friday, September 5, 2014 2:03 PM

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

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Posted by kpnuts on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 1:56 PM
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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, September 1, 2014 1:35 PM

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.

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and I had a go at making the seats look like old cracked leather(quite unsuccessfully) any suggestions ?

http://i.imgur.com/UIOGfzo.jpg

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Posted by kpnuts on Saturday, August 30, 2014 12:37 PM
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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, August 25, 2014 11:31 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.

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Then I cut them to length and squished the ends to make the tabs to connect them to the spark plugs.

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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.

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Posted by kpnuts on Friday, August 22, 2014 1:35 PM

Well I've done some weathering on the engine, I am aiming to make this as realistic as i can (so dont expect too much)

I thought I would start the weathering the engine before I put all the other bits on as it wont be so easy to get at once they are on.

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:42 PM

Yes the engine is green and silver.  

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Posted by kpnuts on Thursday, August 21, 2014 1:51 PM

Hi all well I've started cleaning the bodywork, getting rid of the flash and checking the fit, I think I have a lot of work where that is concerned its a terrible fit

http://i.imgur.com/XOGNFVD.jpg

anyway I sprayed the engine black as per the instructions.

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then I thought I would do some research as I want to do a good job of it and discovered the engine has no black in it, it's silver and green

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so thats where I am now, looking to find what I can use for the ht leads from the spark plugs.

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:50 PM

Now you can build one of your own!Any thoughts as to what color combo you intend to go with?

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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:12 PM

That is superb very sexy car, I love these old cars they had character modern manufacturers can only dream of

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:06 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:04 PM

I used the above method on this metal bodied Hubley Packard roadster with excellent results!      

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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:03 PM

Thanks for that, looking forward to this

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, August 18, 2014 1:56 PM

The best thing to do is remove and file all of the flash off until the body is smooth.Then soak the metal parts in white vinegar for a few hours.Then thoroughly wash it with dawn and rinse it off until it is clean and dry.Then use Krylon automotive spray primer followed by the paint of your choice.

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1/24 monogram Diecast Packard
Posted by kpnuts on Monday, August 18, 2014 1:32 PM

Hi all here is my next project. I won it off ebay, never don a diecast kit before

How do I go about cleaning the corrosion and flash off it and do I need to prepare the metal in anyway before I spray it.

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