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Still working on the Comet, almost finished really, but just last night I shot some clear on the body and I wanted to share the results. I have never used clear before, honestly this is my first try! I really like how it turned out, I think this car is going to look pretty good when I am finished, take a look!
Haley by daveparker, on Flickr
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I know you have seen this already DC, I wanted to share with others here. This is the same kit, mine was a bomber I got on ebay. The engine was assembled but unpainted as well as the chassis. I froze it all and then broke it all back down and started over. Anyway, turned out ok, it's a great kit for sure!
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I had to re-position the engine in the frame, it was crooked, and then I had to file down the exhaust manifolds to get them to fit. They are now painted and installed and the frame is attached to the floor pan. I also got the glass installed as well. Here are a couple of photos. I have a drive shaft that I created out of tubing that is ready to install and I have a set of wheels and tires that I finally decided on that are ready to install also. Hopefully I can get that done tonight and begin final assembly. This is my entry for the Autism Awareness Model Car Contest that is going on over on YouTube. I'm not normally a contest guy but I wanted to show my support for my friend J.C. Cline and other families touched by Autism.
Here is the underside of the beast. Yes the floor pan is yellow and the frame is burgundy red. I can't explain the color choices, sorry! lol
Another shot of the body. I removed the door handles and all the badging including the long side trim the extends all the way nack into the wing portion of the rear panels. I like a clean body and I can't stand BMF a problem I think I will need to overcome someday. (or so I'm told!)
Thanks for looking and stuff, I'll post more pics as I get it up on wheels and get some chrome installed ect. Take care. -dp
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Thanks guys! I'll get some more pics up later today. I am making some great progress on this dude and feeling pretty confident. I really appreciate the welcome and the comments, more later, promise!
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Awesome work man, those coil overs are sweet, it all looks really great, but I love the coilovers!
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Ruben, my buddy from Lodi! Thanks man, it's finally coming together I think. I have a few hurdles to clear but I think I will make it in time for the contest thing. I have been lurking and reading here as well, so many talented builders and great cars, I really like this forum a lot so I had to just jump in and get involved. I heard there is some sort of model show in Stockton this weekend, is that the car show\swap thing at the fairgrounds? Have you heard of this?
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My other work in progress is this '57 300C. I had this crazy idea that it would be cool to give it a modern muscle twist since I had this Viper motor lying around. Anyway I am just getting to the fitment stage of this build after spending a lot of time on body work and paint. The engine just squeezes in there and the only thing left is finishing a down pipe from the V10 headers to the 300C exhaust, well there's more I am sure! Also, I got a Photobucket so hopefully my posts will work better. Thanks for looking!
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I'm kinda new here and pretty new and modeling for that matter, but I thought I would just go ahead and share what's on my bench. I'm building this AMT '67 Comet Cyclone GT. I painted it satin midnight blue and it's been lowered a bit. Hope you like it, I would like to post more as I go, still finding my way around this forum, take care. -dp
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Honestly, I'm color blind! I was really asking cause I wasn't sure. Such a cool color though, I just can't put a name to it...
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Thought you might enjoy this photo of a friend taken in 1956 of his '50 Olds. I really love the color of this car, would you say this is the sea green?
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I am enjoying this so much, the '50 Olds was such a cool car, this kit is high on my todo list, thanks for sharing, great work!
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Enjoying this build! I am working on a '67 Cyclone GT at the moment myself, I should post some pics for fun, love that engine, good luck!
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Hey dave Im from Manteca Ca. lived ther most my life... living in Naples FL. now... hope to share some know how and some builds with you in the near future...
Wow, crazy small world! Nice to know ya Mike, look forward to your posts for sure, thanks!
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Hello!
Pretty new here on MCM and I am just looking at this post which I am really interested in as I just got this kit. Anyway, just really wanted to thank you for sharing your work, it looks really nice man, I am blown away. Engines are my fav as well and I love what you did with this 421, really great stuff man! -dp
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Filemaker would be cool too, you could include a photo with each record an also host the db on the web quite easily if desired. Not free, but easy to create cool databases.
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Wow, I love this car! Well done sir. -dp
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Well, I am late to this party but I enjoyed the progress up to now very much. I love that movie and remember the car well. Nice work man, the weathering is epic and the busted trunk is a classic touch!
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That's really cool, nice work!
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I didn't see any models at his site(s).
I have been starting to focus on my new website for models, sorry for the confusion!
Yea! Another Raider fan to commiserate with!
Oh yes! It's still early yet, but what an opener! lol
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For a minute there Doc I thought it was the former ballplayer from the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Looking forward to his work!
Thank you!
I used to hear that a lot in the 80's and 90's not so much anymore! Although some Pittsburgh fans seem to be a little annoyed that I still own daveparker.com (unintentional plug!)
Appreciate the welcome, look forward to participating in the forum! -dp
'67 Mecury Comet Cyclone GT
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Thank you Doobie!