michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very nice build! I like the color and the wheels. Good work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very nice build! I like the color and the wheels. Good work!Samthanks so much i just wished the green was more lighter in shade but it is all the car store had for metallic green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Nice Torino.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Nice Torino..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Real nice thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The basic build is very good.It really needs foil to make it stand out.I generally like to foil scripts and lock cylinders before painting, and cut out the foil around them. A light buffing of the paint will reveal the foil (and polish it up a little, too.)Drip rails, other mouldings and door handles can be done post facto.As I remember, the grilles were usually black or a much darker gray on the Sports. At the very least, a light wash of The Detailer, followed by some detail painting of the grille badge will really bring that up.Consider getting an airbrush, which will allow you to mix colors to your liking. Used ones appear on Craigslist regularly for short money, sometimes you can get a whole set-up with compressor as well for a very reasonable price. You can decant spray paints and mix them, or have custom-mixed paints made for you at many auto body jobbers.Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very well done, wheels were a great choice for the Torino. The detail stuff you can do as you get comfortable working with it, I like it. I'm starting a full detailed 72 Torino now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looks good Michelle, I gotta get another one of these ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 looks pretty nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 The basic build is very good.It really needs foil to make it stand out.I generally like to foil scripts and lock cylinders before painting, and cut out the foil around them. A light buffing of the paint will reveal the foil (and polish it up a little, too.)Drip rails, other mouldings and door handles can be done post facto.As I remember, the grilles were usually black or a much darker gray on the Sports. At the very least, a light wash of The Detailer, followed by some detail painting of the grille badge will really bring that up.Consider getting an airbrush, which will allow you to mix colors to your liking. Used ones appear on Craigslist regularly for short money, sometimes you can get a whole set-up with compressor as well for a very reasonable price. You can decant spray paints and mix them, or have custom-mixed paints made for you at many auto body jobbers.Charlie Larkin thanks but the actual car that i made this model car of did not have chrome window trim or chrome door handels they were black and from what i could tell the script was either the same color as the body or was not there and the grille on the torino was black and there was no badge on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very well done, wheels were a great choice for the Torino. The detail stuff you can do as you get comfortable working with it, I like it. I'm starting a full detailed 72 Torino now..thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Was this the Johan stock car the base kit? My mom had a regular, plain 351W 72 torino when I was a kid. Would have to combine this and the Starsky & Hutch to get the roofline correct, but it's a possibility in my mind. And the factory wheel covers would have to be scratched up from something. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Was this the Johan stock car the base kit? My mom had a regular, plain 351W 72 torino when I was a kid. Would have to combine this and the Starsky & Hutch to get the roofline correct, but it's a possibility in my mind. And the factory wheel covers would have to be scratched up from something. Randyno it was the johan snap kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is that a currently available kit? Or an expensive oldie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Michelle I love seeing your progress on your building skills and your "Dare To Be Different" approach on some of your other subject and this is my favorite one you did so far am looking forward to more of your work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is that a currently available kit? Or an expensive oldie.it is rare and discontinued but i got mine for 15 with shipping included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Michelle I love seeing your progress on your building skills and your "Dare To Be Different" approach on some of your other subject and this is my favorite one you did so far am looking forward to more of your work....thank you so very very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco8 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very nice build Michelle!! Those headlights look awesome!! Very nice paint job , also excellent research. Sometimes the model on the box isn't what it has to always look like when you what to model a specific scheme. From what I have read you copied a specific real life car,and that is pure modeling. Keep up the great work,hope to see more soon. Best regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellej Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Very nice build Michelle!! Those headlights look awesome!! Very nice paint job , also excellent research. Sometimes the model on the box isn't what it has to always look like when you what to model a specific scheme. From what I have read you copied a specific real life car,and that is pure modeling. Keep up the great work,hope to see more soon. Best regards, Steve thanks so much ,yes i did and i will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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