Helix Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 G' Day folks, Saw a documentry on TV about this car, then the opportunity came when a fellow model builder was selling a few kits, he had this one, so I grabbed it because I have never built a JoHan before . For it's age, it was in pretty good shape apart from the tyres, I used some spares I had in my parts box. I've gone for the factory look and the colour choice was tough but in the end I settled for Testors Deep Maroon. The paint chip chart showed a Grenadier Red which looks like Maroon anyway. I used Tamiya finishing compounds instead of a clear coat. The final assembly was very tricky, especially mounting the separate wheel wells inside the body, the stance looked odd so I modified the front end to give it a more realistic look. Anyway here she is Cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan020 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very shiny and nicely build Olds . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looks good Ray, cleanly built and very well detailed as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Beautiful build Ray, paint looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 really well done Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I like it!...then again my first real car was a 72 Toronado...love to find me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I agree, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 What an excellent build! A beautiful example of one of Bill Mitchell's nicest designs! This was back when a front wheel drive car didn't look a FWD car. I have to say that your photos are excellent as well--------very clear and sharp showing off that beautiful paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 66-67 are my favorite year Toronado, but this is very beautiful. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Excellent looking build Ray, great shine and foil also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nice job Ray. I love those big late 60's - early 70's personal luxury cars. Riviera, Thunderbird, Toronado, etc. Glad you got hands on your first JoHan kit. I miss those old JoHan models. Most were much simpler in the details than the Toronado. But, they all looked pretty good when they're done. The only problem I've ever had building their Toronado is with front end. Things like the steering knuckles and axle shafts I found them a little tricky and fragile. How about you Ray? Have any problems in this area? By the way, laying in my collection is an origin JoHan '72 Toronado I need to build some day. Chrome was shot, but it's complete. Despite the fact that the real Toronados switch to coil springs with their redesign in 1971, the model kit comes with the very same chassis as the 1970 and prior Toronado kits had. With the leaf springs in the rear. This is OK with me. I understand why they did it. Saves a little money tooling up the new kit. And most model builders at the time would not know the difference. In general, the car looks right, other than the leaf springs and the older style, but also inaccurate air cleaner. Today, modelers would flip out, and complain to no end about things like that on blogs like this. By the way, if you did used the air cleaner included in the kit, like I did, and will on my '72. It's not correct. That air cleaner was only used on the '66 Toronados. But, it sure looks cool! Scott Aho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Beautiful!!!, love the color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very nice stock build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very nice, love to see any year Toronado! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Very nicely done and great colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nice. Perfect color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've always liked the '66-early '70s Toronados, so I love it when a talented builder does this kind of work on one of the old JoHans. My compliments on your color choices, paintwork, foiling and photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I really like the stock colour!! Nice stance as well Clean build there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Elegant! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Beautiful! A Johan kit , I may have to look for one I really applaud your detailing work fantastic work as well as your foiling skills! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nice build of a car not often seen, the maroon suits it and I like shiny. well done Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 This is really cool --- would love to have a 1:1!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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