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  1. Metalmad
    Started this build about a week ago which I do build fairly slow. I will be attempting to build this as accurate as possible but it will have my twist on it and not be exact but close. I will be adding spark plug wires and possibly coolant lines, fuel lines and possibly brake lines. I have already modified the rear hatch by opening up the four air intake scoops which was challenging but well worth the effort. I have started assembly of the engine and trans axle assembly which they still need paint detailing and I also have started painting the wheels but they still will need to be detailed.
  2. Metalmad
    She looks awesome ! Only thing that is disappointing about these rereleased Mpc kits is the lack of detail of the drive train.
  3. Metalmad
    Started this build about a week ago which I do build fairly slow. I will be attempting to build this as accurate as possible but will not be exact and I will also attempt to add spark plug wires and maybe a few coolant lines and possibly fuel lines and brake lines. So here are a few progress pics plus I have already opened up the four air intake scoops on the rear hatch which was challenging but well worth the effort. Still need to finish the paint on the intake and valve covers and I also will need to finish the detail paint work on the engine and trans axle assembly. Just noticed that I have posted this in the wrong forum hopefully the moderators will move this to the correct WIP forum.
  4. Metalmad
    Well Done ! One of these days I would like to attempt to build a F1
  5. Metalmad
    awesome looking build !
  6. Metalmad
    Looks awesome ! I have a question since I have started building this kit which is that I noticed that you had installed the two rear scoops on the rear engine hatch which in the instructions it has them being installed after the glass is installed so my question is did you have any issues installing the glass with the scoops already installed ?
  7. Metalmad
    Thank you for the info on the paint. I received this kit for Christmas & I started going threw the paint colors in the instruction manual and there was no color listed for the wheels that I could see.
  8. Metalmad
    Looks awesome ! May I ask what color you used on the wheels ?
  9. Metalmad
    Awesome job on her ! I got this kit for X-Mas and I was wondering what color paint you used on the wheels ?
  10. Metalmad
    Looking good !
  11. Metalmad
    Looking good and nice add ons with the drink holder and console for the cb. I bought the reissue of this kit a few years back and hopefully I'll get it on the bench some time in the future which I'm contemplating on scratch building linked suspension for the front and rear.
  12. Metalmad
    Was able to get the main chassie painted semi gloss black and I was also able to get the seats , dash and floor pan painted red then I sprayed a coat of semi gloss to tone the gloss red down a bit. Next I will add the carpeting to the floor plan and I might add carpeting to the rear seat delete panel as well. I should have some pictures up in the next day or so.
  13. Metalmad
    Received a few parts today that I had ordered for the this build. Detail Master hurst shifters and The Model Car Garage 1965 Mercury Comet detail set which I will use only a few photo etch parts from this.
  14. Metalmad
    Nice stuff ..... I just received the chopped 32 ford 3 window coupe and it is awesome !
  15. Metalmad
    Thank you for the info on the shifter Chris. After the primer dried I noticed that I did not remove the small badges on the front quarter panels so I proceeded to remove both badges.I also was able spray some racing white Tamiya paint sprayed on the inner roof for the headliner which I found that on some of the reference photos that the headliner was a cream color and the Tamiya racing white was a pretty good match. I also have cleaned up the Fireball Holley carbs and have them in primer so next will be to detail them with some Tamiya Titanium Gold and drill holes for the fuel lines. Picture shows the Fireball on the left and the kit carb on the right.
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    Just now came across this build and allI I can say is WOW ! Awesome job so far Steven !
  17. Metalmad
    After inspecting the body after the second coat of primer I have found a couple of mold lines that I addressed this evening and then will hopefully shoot my last coat of primer tomorrow. Does anyone know if a Hurst shifter was installed on the original Cyclone? Because if it was I'm contemplating on ordering a photo etch Hurst shifter for the build also. or I may just scratch build one. I also went through my stash of extra parts this evening and came across a set of Holley 3116 carbs from Fireball that are for a 64 to 68 race Hemi so I might use these for the carb set up.
  18. Metalmad
    Awesome job ! I actually just started to build this kit a few days ago.
  19. Metalmad
    Finally got started on the body and removed the rear Comet emblem and lock cylinder from the rear deck lid then shot the first coat of primer on the body then after the primer was dried I inspected the body which there will be a few ares that will need to be addressed and smoothed out before paint.
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    Grant, I have done a search on google which is some help but I'm in search of more detailed information on the drive train and interior plus info on the body since one of the photos I came across of the rear deck lid the Comet badging has been removed as well as the lock cylinder.
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    Chris I’m going to be building the Moebius kit which is the regular wheel base kit.I did find a few pictures of a restored Dyno Dons 65 Comet on a old Mecums posting but it would be awesome to have more reference pictures. Thank You
  22. Metalmad
    Finally starting a new build which I will attempt to make this period correct with the exception of adding disc brakes to the front.So does anyone have any reference photos of the car? I’m in the search of interior , undercarriage , driveline , body and engine bay photos which I have only been able to find one photo of the engine bay and one of the interior and minimal photos of the body. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You
  23. Metalmad
    Awesome build !
  24. Metalmad
    Looks Awesome !
  25. Metalmad
    Wow awesome job on this and I'm sure a lot of time is being spent on the modifications which will be well worth the final out come of the finished build.
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