ZTony8 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Dave, will you have the latest test shot of the Comet on your table at our Detroit show on November 13th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Some pictures of the changes posted on here would be really awesome too Dave.Very excited that they are almost available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtrcitymuscle Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Some pics from NNL Detroit today. Box Art.The same Green Comet was on the Mobius display table. I'm not sure of the story of this Red AFX Comet with Cammer motor. It was not resin. Mobius rep said Kit should be here by Christmas-ish. Edited November 13, 2016 by mtrcitymuscle added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) The red one is built by Steve Goldman, he's been building pre-production models for box-art and trade shows for ages... I met him the first time in 2003 at the Hobby Heaven party at Dean Milano's model kit museum, where he showed 2 build pre-production samples of the then new amt American Graffiti '55? T-Birds, saw him again last year at Toledo, but didn't recognize him. Edited November 13, 2016 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtrcitymuscle Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 The red one is built by Steve Goldman, he's been building pre-production models for box-art and trade shows for ages... I met him the first time in 2003 at the Hobby Heaven party at Dean Milano's model kit museum, where he showed 2 build pre-production samples of the then new amt American Graffiti '55? T-Birds, saw him again last year at Toledo, but didn't recognize him. Thanks Luc. Nice clean build by him. We can possibly assume this might be a (one of more to come) AFX drag variations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The red one is built by Steve Goldman, he's been building pre-production models for box-art and trade shows for ages...I met him the first time in 2003 at the Hobby Heaven party at Dean Milano's model kit museum, where he showed 2 build pre-production samples of the then new amt American Graffiti '55? T-Birds, saw him again last year at Toledo, but didn't recognize him.Yes with Dave Metzner's OK I was able to preview this early test shot of the 65 Comet Cyclone A/FX version we'll be getting at the Motorcity NNL today. There is no release date or packaging details yet. I will be showing much more of this model in future post so stay tuned ....Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Steve's built up Comet AFX car is a test shot, we tooled that version at the same time as the street car. It is a future item. There a few bugs yet to be worked out before it's ready for production and there is no release date for it, not even sure how it will be presented, a lot depends on licensing details with a driver or a driver's estate, it could even be done as an exclusive for one of our distributors. Since the tooling is there it's safe to say that it is a future releaseThe 65 Plymouth AWB car that Steve has is also a future item for us and the same story applies to it, Steve's model is a test shot - there are also a few minor bugs to work out on that model, again I'm not sure what specific car we might do depends on a driver license or a possible exclusive for a distributor.. again safe to say it's a future item for us Model king has already announced a California Flash A990 car for the future ( I think it's probable for 2017 but no firm date for it)BTW missing link Resin has a super nice 65 Plymouth Belvedere 4 door sedan transkit available now for all you guys who want a police car or granny's grocery getter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Nice work on that one, Dave and Steve. Great concept! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The above box art has me drooling. Growing up with Comets back then i loved the old Mercury head logo and the script they used spelling out Mercury. Always thought both looked very classy. Glad to see them both back on Moebuis' box art. Thanks just for that alone Dave, if nothing else.Though the Cyclone itself will be cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin l Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Steve's built up Comet AFX car is a test shot, we tooled that version at the same time as the street car. It is a future item. There a few bugs yet to be worked out before it's ready for production and there is no release date for it, not even sure how it will be presented, a lot depends on licensing details with a driver or a driver's estate, it could even be done as an exclusive for one of our distributors. Since the tooling is there it's safe to say that it is a future releaseThe 65 Plymouth AWB car that Steve has is also a future item for us and the same story applies to it, Steve's model is a test shot - there are also a few minor bugs to work out on that model, again I'm not sure what specific car we might do depends on a driver license or a possible exclusive for a distributor.. again safe to say it's a future item for us Model king has already announced a California Flash A990 car for the future ( I think it's probable for 2017 but no firm date for it)BTW missing link Resin has a super nice 65 Plymouth Belvedere 4 door sedan transkit available now for all you guys who want a police car or granny's grocery getter!Thanks Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 What a beautiful looking car. Also can't wait to see if the AFX version will come out... Those Cragar wheels!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Dave or Steve - Is the rectangular Cyclone trim piece on the Comet's grille molded in, or a separate part? If it's separate that would make it a lot easier to build as a Caliente.Thanks for your hard work! (A Caliente convertible with uptop and boot might be nice, hint hint...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I am looking forward to a Cyclone but more excited about the future A/FX version! The SOHC engine looks like the best that has ever been kitted and I could definitely use several. Moebius is really putting some great new life into our hobby. Thank you Dave and the Moebius team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 That looks like i would enjoy to build it.. I dont know why, but i have always liked cars with headlight above another.. You know what i mean.. There is Ford, Pontiac, Mercury, Mercedes, Cadillac, you name it.... But still i drive Saab, becouse it has so fine head lights that they can show some light on dark side of moon... Believe or not Jeremy Clarkson said it once, could he be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I just hope the ride height on the stock version has been addressed, the green built test shot on the side of the box shows it to be riding like a 4WD Lol.But as I mentioned this is a test shot so I'm sure all will be good on release,and I'm really looking forward to this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I am so excited about ordering this kit. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Dave will the Cyclone include WSW tires or decals for WSWs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The SOHC engine Yes, that SOHC engine could fill a need for many people longing for an accurate scale version. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 The street car includes wsw tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Yes, that SOHC engine could fill a need for many people longing for an accurate scale version. Fingers crossed.I hope that the Ford Oval and the 427 SOHC lettering will be added to the cam covers, to me those are some of the iconic features of this engine. Edited November 15, 2016 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) The references we have for the 427 SOHC in 65 Comet AFX cars which come from 1965 era photography of real cars do NOT show the Ford Oval Logos on the Cam covers! Those oval Ford logos and SOHC letters are not on our kit parts. Edited November 15, 2016 by Dave Metzner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The references we have for the 427 SOHC in 65 Comet AFX cars which come from 1965 era photography of real cars do NOT show the Ford Oval Logos on the Cam covers! Those oval Ford logos and SOHC letters are not on our kit parts. I have always associated the Ford Oval and scripting with the SOHC 427's but I just learnt through a Google search that the early engines such as those used in 65 AFX Comets would not have had the oval and scripting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Nice to learn something new. Even better to see that the Manufacturer is ahead of the 'lunatic fringe' on accuracy.Great Work, Dave M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Maybe jumping the gun a little here, but since we've already started talking about the A/FX version - yes, there were different valve covers over the years, some plain, other had the 427 "Bird" logo. Like it's been said, looks like the blue oval logo came a little later.Keep in mind also that during this period, the A/FX and match race cars were in constant evolution - different suspension set-ups (a-arm, straight axle), wheelbases, and engine set-backs.The restored Nicholson car (which I suspect Moebius is basing their version on) was up for sale in 2013 - lots of good photos here: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0513-154193/1965-mercury-comet-427-sohc-afx-super-cyclone Edited November 17, 2016 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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