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PIC - Who likes Packards?
I really like the Packards from the early '30's. Of late, I have collected some replicas from the classic 1929-34 period:
The GLM '30 boat-tailed speedster and the '29 640 roadster as well as the '30 top up phaeton, '32 2dr coupe and open convertible coupe all from Neo. Finally Minimarque's splendid white metal versions of the '33 phaeton, '34 Super 8 sedan and '34 convertible coupe with open rumble complete the collection.
Now, I needed a way to display them. So, I decided to create a 1934 Packard Automobile Agency.
I spent the last few weeks building a Walthers Krazy Ken's car showroom and a scratch-built glass-roofed used car structure. I added sidewalks, a St Petersburg Tram Collection 1928 Twin Coach and some period correct signage, billboards and backgrounds. This display has to fit into a 13" by 29" shelf area in my model cabinet. I will be adding lighting and I'll post some photos of the showroom interior, but I thought it would be fun to post a pic of the overall layout. Here it is:
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The Neo '32 Packard 2dr coupe is in the right hand window of the showroom. The black Minimarque Dual Cowl Phaeton obscures it in this shot. You gotta love 1:43 scale, nine models easily fit into this tiny space.
Who doesn't??? Great display
Randy, You have captured this moment in time perfectly.
Super job.
Randy: A great collection and display.Your passion and hard work has really paid off for you.
That is a GREAT display, Randall. Excellent job and I love the models.
Fantastic talent as always Randy! Great work
Great job! Love seeing all of the dealership displays from the various forum members.
It's right out of an RKO picture! All you need are James Cagney & Joan Blondell!
Really wonderful, Randall! You've made my day with this display.
love it !
it's so cool ! Wow.
Ask the man that owns one.
I grew to have a soft spot for Packards...
Your dioramas are like a little piece of history that hit a time warp.
Very impressive!