Bob B 73 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Hello and Happy Thursday Friends! Hope all is well!! Building a replica of the '72 Gran Torino Hardtop driven by ARCA (and occasionally NASCAR) driver N. D. Copley. Love this body style and the red, white & black paint scheme on this racer!!! Information and especially photos are rather difficult to find. Using a resin body that a fellow modeler allowed me to purchase (thanks!). Johan Torino kit and some custom detail touches here and there will complete the build. Thanks for looking! More progress pics will follow. Bob B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gks1964 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Very nicely done!!! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Wow, superb detailing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Good looking project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 That's really cool. I was at Eldora with ND's son Donavon this past weekend.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B 73 Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Calling it complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 She's a beauty Bob. Beautiful detailing as always with your builds. What also impresses is the beautiful finishes, just the right level of gloss on the body and the weathering of bumpers/grilles. Really really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. D. Copley Jr. Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 This car is awesome. Â I am ND Copley Jr. Â My Brother David and I would like to know if we could purchase one of these models. Â My email is copleyjr21@yahoo.com I am the son and namesake of this driver. Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B 73 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 On 10/8/2022 at 9:39 AM, Pierre Rivard said: She's a beauty Bob. Beautiful detailing as always with your builds. What also impresses is the beautiful finishes, just the right level of gloss on the body and the weathering of bumpers/grilles. Really really nice! Hello and thank you Pierre! You understand my build approach to realism. These cars were never super glossy back in the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B 73 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 6:52 PM, N. D. Copley Jr. said: This car is awesome.  I am ND Copley Jr.  My Brother David and I would like to know if we could purchase one of these models.  My email is copleyjr21@yahoo.com I am the son and namesake of this driver.  Hello ND Copley Jr. Thanks for reaching out! This is a one off build. Inspired by the build of a fellow modeler Tim Stevens who built this racer too. I don't plan on letting it go at this time, but will keep you and your brother in mind if I decide to. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I'd put that under the heading of "Tremendous". So very realistic, with as much detailing attention as is needed. Great Job! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B 73 Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rattlecan Dan said: I'd put that under the heading of "Tremendous". So very realistic, with as much detailing attention as is needed. Great Job! Thanks for posting. Thank you for the compliments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B 73 Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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