S. Svendsen Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just finished this restoration of an original AMT '66 Mercury Cyclone 390 GT. You can get the full story and see more pics on my site at the link. http://www.svensworldofwheels.com/66_cyclone_page.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 WOW...! That is the nicest one I have seen so far....excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Nice! Do you have any engine pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Beautifully executed model. Gorgeous. It looks like a period advertising photo. It has that "ideal representation" vibe to it. What do you use as your background and reflective base in your black background shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Very nice foil work on those window moldings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 No engine detail or chassis detail on this one. Like most of my builds, this is just a curbside model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow! I love Mercury Cyclones. I had the pleasure of getting and building the exect same kit serval year back. I even painted mine red too. But, I went with a matching red interior. And even though mine turned out fairly nice, if looks no where as nice as yours Sven. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Super~cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Where did you get the chrome wheels? That is a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Now that's RED ! I love it , beautiful work Sean ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Where did you get the chrome wheels? That is a nice touch. They were from the original kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Beautiful model. I also like the chrome steelies. They were the wheel of choice if you couldn't afford "mags" back in the day. I bet it was fun foiling the drip moldings! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Amaizing job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Awesome lookin' merc ........ beautifully done, you don't see those very often any more .... thanks for bringing back some great memories of those cars !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great job, very convincing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I concur!! Stunning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Beautifully executed model. Gorgeous. It looks like a period advertising photo. It has that "ideal representation" vibe to it. What do you use as your background and reflective base in your black background shots? I use a piece of black plexiglass on top of a black cloth sweep as a back drop. I then place large white cards in front of the model so they reflect light back into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks really great! I think I have that same kit in the closet unbuilt... one day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 That is sweeeeeet.... Love the Michigan plate.. I have one tacked up in my garage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Another beautiful model, Sean. Nobody does cleaner work than you. And I always preferred the 66 to the 67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow. What a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can't decide whether you are a better builder than most or a better photographer than most. OK, the answer is BOTH. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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