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20/12/2019 8:01 am
Pics: Another nice early ‘50’s car. In reference to Michel Gouverneur’s post #26956 below here is one of my favorites, the 1951 Packard Mayfair.
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And by Brooklin Models
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Even though this BRK #55 was done before the era of additional chrome detail by Brooklin, it still is an impressive model of a beautiful car.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
20/12/2019 9:21 am
That Mayfair begs for an update to present day standards. It's from Brooklin's chunky days.
21/12/2019 2:53 am
Here is Brooklin's Packard Mayfair as a convertible by DMP Studios PICS
I always liked Brooklin's Packard Mayfair. I have done a few Code 2 conversions of this model. Here is a convertible version done in Grenadier Maroon Metallic with a biscuit and red leather interior, polished PACKARD letters on the nose and bare metal foil treatment. If you would like a similiar conversion done on any Brooklin model please contact Dean at modelcrafters@start.caphoto no longer available
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21/12/2019 4:50 am
Wow dean...that looks fantastic! You really took the clumsy out of it!
21/12/2019 5:44 am
Thanks Ben, I appreciate it. The thing about these early Brooklin models is that, for the most part, they are quite accurate. Once the castings have been stripped of Brooklin's heavy primer and paint and resprayed with automotive basecoat clearcoat paint and some bare metal foil and extra detailing, they really come alive! Brooklin's patterns (masters) and white metal castings have always been of the highest quality.
21/12/2019 7:53 am
+1.
21/12/2019 8:05 am
+2! Gorgeous conversion.
21/12/2019 10:05 am
Thanks Randy...Packard really made some elegant cars in the 1950's