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  • From: Gladstone, MO
Scale Models Packard Victoria
Posted by KCFan on Saturday, September 8, 2007 11:28 AM

I just recently had this model given to me. I've never seen a metal model before, and as I normally only do stockcars not sure if I'm going to give it a shot or let it sit for now. Anyone ever come across any of these before? Are they rare? Difficult to build?


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Sean

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Posted by ogrejohn on Saturday, September 8, 2007 6:56 PM

It kind of looks like the old Hubly (or something like that ) metal models. If it is the same they are not so difficult. Not real detailed and only about 25 or 30 parts. They do look kind of nice if you don't get right up on them to look at. I'm not sure about how rare they are though.

John 

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Posted by KCFan on Saturday, September 8, 2007 10:04 PM
Thanks John.  This kit appears to have many more than 25 to 30 parts. 

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Posted by ogrejohn on Sunday, September 9, 2007 8:14 AM

Yes, you are correct, there should be about 70 or 75 pcs in the kit. I was remembering the old model A Fords. If the kit was made in Dyersville Iowa, then it probably is a Hubly, Hubley or whatever rebox. They are good kits but like I said, not real detailed from what I remember. Of course that was a lot of years ago, they might have changed some. All in all, I'd say build it. They do look nice.

John 

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Posted by modelbob on Sunday, September 9, 2007 11:27 PM

 I built that model a couple years ago just for fun. Yes it's the old Hubley. Check the chromed plastic parts. If they are good ,go for it. With a good primer and paint job they turn out pretty well. It will take lots of file work to clean up the metal parts. It's not a shake and bake job. Surely you can do a better job than some of the ready-made diecast models I've seen!  modelbob@hotmail.com

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Posted by kcmat on Monday, September 10, 2007 7:00 PM
Sorry off topic but have to ask.  KCFan you in the KC (Kansas City) area? Or am I reading your name incorrectly?
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Posted by KCFan on Monday, September 10, 2007 8:38 PM

 kcmat wrote:
Sorry off topic but have to ask.  KCFan you in the KC (Kansas City) area? Or am I reading your name incorrectly?

No problem.  I'm originally from the KC area, and will be moving back soon.  I'm moving my family back in a couple of weeks and will be following as soon as I find a new job.

Sean

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