59-Desoto Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Just finished it today , use a partial original MPC kit as a starting point, bashed a 1970 Torino GT for some extras. Always wanted to do one of these in grabber blue and makes me wanna do a couple more now. It was raining today wanted some outside shots but it isn't happening Edited July 6, 2017 by 59-Desoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Nice, love the color, start with the Nascar Merc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 That is a fantastic build!!!! I have a glue-bomb that I cleaned up and some Keith Marks Decals waiting for it. I like the idea of using the Revell Torino Chassis and running gear, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Nice, love the color, start with the Nascar Merc? No , started with a partial original MPC Cyclone spoiler that had been built but never painted, it was missing several parts but was able to locate everything. The front bumper and front seats are resin cast by Kevin Lutz / Missing Link . Also used his resin dash with the sport package gauges Edited July 6, 2017 by 59-Desoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Fantastic! Great looking build of one we rarely see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I bet that undercarriage is a whole lot better than the MPC one. Excellent job sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Simply love this build! One of the best of this vintage kit that I have ever seen, and I pay alot of attention to '70 Mercury Cyclones! Boy, if only they could find the molds for this kit and fill 'em up with molten styrene again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Simply love this build! One of the best of this vintage kit that I have ever seen, and I pay alot of attention to '70 Mercury Cyclones! Boy, if only they could find the molds for this kit and fill 'em up with molten styrene again!Kevin Lutz at Missing Link does a very nice resin cast and the decal can be had from Keith Marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 That is one beautifull built, i love your cyclone. Now i want to restore mine !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very striking especially with that color..Very clean and well done..But its not a JoHan...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Love that car ! BIL had a real one several years ago. Black with a 429 if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very nice, Gene. The '70-'71 Cyclones were very distinctive looking cars, but one of my favorites. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very sweet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very striking especially with that color..Very clean and well done..But its not a JoHan...LOLLOL No it isnt JoHan but I have a large number of them sitting about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Just finished it today , use a partial original MPC kit as a starting point, bashed a 1970 Torino GT for some extras. Always wanted to do one of these in grabber blue and makes me wanna do a couple more now. It was raining today wanted some outside shots but it isn't happening Outstanding build! We really need a current factory stock 70-71 Cyclone in plastic again. Revell already has it halfway done with the Torino drivetrain and chassis. Really wish they'd get on the stick and make it happen. Totally off topic, diggin' the vintage gold flake Formica! Reminds me of the original 1966 vintage counters that were in my kitchen when I first bought my house. My wife didn't seem to appreciate it as much as I did... Simply love this build! One of the best of this vintage kit that I have ever seen, and I pay alot of attention to '70 Mercury Cyclones! Boy, if only they could find the molds for this kit and fill 'em up with molten styrene again! No mystery what happened to it - body got converted into a NASCAR racer. Recently reissued by Round 2 as the Donnie Allison car. Wouldn't hold my breathe ever expecting them to return it to factory stock. Edited July 7, 2017 by Robberbaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Great build Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 VERY NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 That is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Nice work!!!! RM needs to tool that body for their 70 Torino kit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Excellent work and a very cool color ! Using parts from the Torino GT is definitely the way to build one of these . Edited July 7, 2017 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Wow. Looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Excellent work and a very cool color ! Using parts from the Torino GT is definitely the way to build one of these .Yes, had to remove a small area from the center of the chassis vs just moving the rear springs forward , did a good bit of modifying to make it all come together. Used the aprons chassis and power train among many smaller parts. It added a little more to the car over all and made it a bit better than the original ......... Thanks to everyone for all you kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Great to see an old Cyclone looking so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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