1930 Packard Club sedan

[landman]

It looks like the Duesenberg frame will be a good fit. the engine will be easy to locate properly.

[landman]

T'was a nice day. So i worked on the Packard's engine in the "other" shop.

[Eric Macleod]

So this is going to be a Packardberg? I like where you are going. It has the looooong lines of the Packard 745. Nice.

[landman]

9 hours ago, Eric Macleod said:

So this is going to be a Packardberg? I like where you are going. It has the looooong lines of the Packard 745. Nice.

Only to the ones watching this thread.  You use what you got.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

coming together nicely

[landman]

Looks like the front axle is in the right location. Marked the rear one accordingly. I will attempt to match the drip moldings using wire.

[gotnitro?]

Very nice work Pat 

Always fascinating watching how multiple kits can be sourced to make one project possible 

[landman]

1 hour ago, gotnitro? said:

Very nice work Pat 

Always fascinating watching how multiple kits can be sourced to make one project possible 

The problem with me though is that I tend to improvise rather than plan. Sometimes I paint myself into a corner.

[bisc63]

 

On 8/3/2019 at 7:20 PM, landman said:

The problem with me though is that I tend to improvise rather than plan. Sometimes I paint myself into a corner.

That's just a great way to hone problem-solving skills; first you gotta create the problem!

Edited August 5, 2019 by bisc63
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[bisc63]

Car is coming along VERY nicely.

[landman]

The engine is ready. Sorry about the bad photos.

[David G.]

An excellent example of kitbashing! I admire your styrene surgical skills.

David G.

[misterNNL]

You can always list this as being a coach built custom body by St.Martin.

[landman]

6 minutes ago, misterNNL said:

You can always list this as being a coach built custom body by St.Martin.

I like the sound of that.

[landman]

Thew rear axle is located and one end lengthened to match. Everything appears to line up. Working on the drip molding extensions.

[landman]

More work on the window reveals. Hopefully, with a bit of putty and a blurry lens they'll look the part.

[landman]

I had hoped to hide the seam in the running boards with a decorative plate but it is too small, so I'll likely replace the running boards themselves.Had to notch the frame to clear the down draft carb.

[charlie8575]

Great work.

Charlie Larkin

[Eric Macleod]

A lot of cars of the late 20s had a simple linoleum running board covering trimmed in either aluminum or chrome. That would be a simple,  elegant and correct solution. 

[landman]

Performed the runningboardectomy. Found some that might fit with a bit of filing. And, of course, we are not discounting Eric's suggestion. I suppose that would be brown or gray battleship linoleum.

[landman]

Found a pair of wind wings that looked like they might make. a nice vent window. After trimming them I decided to make some with a vertical trailing edge, I think it is classier.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Coming along nicely. Nice work.

[landman]

Gave it a shot of primer to highlight the details that are there and the ones that are missing. In real life, this would be a large vehicle. I think it has the potential of looking classy.

[Eric Macleod]

Potential? Shoot, it looks classy now! I like your windshield treatment. There's not a bad line on it.  I look forward to seeing the next installment. 

[landman]

Dechromed the hood vent doors. This car will have minimum bling.