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15/04/2019 5:14 am
A 1916 Packard one-of-one.
Since a few members are interested in models from the really early years, I'm going to post pictures of the ones I've built. None of my efforts are at all perfect, but learning about the cars and then making a sort of copy has been an education --- both in skills and knowledge of those early years in the auto world.
I'm going to post these cars in the order I made them. Hopefully you will notice improvements as my methods may have improved.
Packard 1-35 7-P Twin Six Touring Car
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15/04/2019 5:50 am
This is great, Richard. You've got the old style headlamps and...
the windshield brace. And the unmistakable Packard grille shape. You could probably rob an old Rio for the stirrup-style door handles, to add to the detail.
15/04/2019 8:00 am
I see it! The original in the third picture helps, and I think it's a fine early attempt. I just looked at one of mine from several years ago and started thinking of doing it again. But I'm afraid I couldn't even do as well now. Too many years!
