[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

20 hours ago, Slotto said:

Fantastic job on the engine! Cant go wrong with black

Thanks Steve, this build is now finished and in the under glass category 

[Mpc 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 70’s street machine flavor]

On 2/26/2024 at 6:22 PM, karbuildr said:

That is so cool, and so period perfect. Your underside detailing is superb, love those cherry bomb glasspak mufflers. But that engine and engine compartment are beautiful. Outstanding mods all around.

Thanks David

 

On 2/26/2024 at 6:24 PM, 70 Sting said:

Engine and chassis are pretty awesome!

Thanks Harry

 

On 2/26/2024 at 7:26 PM, catpack68 said:

Very nice work! 👍

Thanks Scott 

 

11 hours ago, John B. said:

Your Cyclone is totally cool! It does look like a how a car from the Seventies would've appeared in a publication like Car Craft.

Thanks John

 

9 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thanks Chris 

[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

20 minutes ago, LennyB said:

I'm really loving this build. In fact you've inspired me to dig up whatever bits I could find from the one I destroyed years ago and see what I could do with it. So far this is what I have found and I bought a built-up MPC 1971 Stocker to add to the mix. Hoping I can come up with enough parts to make a runner.😄

 

Thanks Len, looks like you’re off to a good start. The bumpers are the most important part imo. 

[Winged Express AA/FA]

Great job!!!!

[Moebius F-250 Snowplow.]

Love the weathering !

[Kenny Bernstein/Ray Alley Charger FC]

Looks sharp 

[Mpc 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 70’s street machine flavor]

On 2/25/2024 at 3:22 PM, Sledsel said:

BEAUTIFUL!

 

Thanks Andy

 

On 2/25/2024 at 3:53 PM, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Sir!

Very nice, and absolutely period correct. Even the roof is in tune with the times. Bravo!

I bought the Stock-car version, and made a Pro-Touring of it, Not complete yet, but you give me the itch to go for it! 

CT

Thanks Claude, I’d love to see your pro touring version.

 

23 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said:

I really like this one. Well done!

Thanks Tim

 

23 hours ago, Supernurd said:

That's really nice!  👍

Thanks Super

 

22 hours ago, Yeah Nah said:

Gorgeous build! Your attention to detail really makes this rock!

Thanks Garry

 

22 hours ago, Bainford said:

I love everything about this build. A wicked period street prowler, and the shiny black paint makes it look all the more mean. Nice detailing, too. Very cool!

Thanks Trevor

 

22 hours ago, michelle said:

Awesome work looks great 

Thanks Miche

 

21 hours ago, Classicgas said:

Sweet!

Thanks Lee

 

21 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Very nicely done! You don't see many of these around, in mini form or 1:1.

Thanks Craig

 

20 hours ago, 1hobby1 said:

Nicely done. Very cool build and I love the color choices. 

Thanks Steve

 

19 hours ago, bogger44 said:

That sure does look the part, you really nailed it.  Killer build!

Thanks Tony

 

18 hours ago, daveb7153 said:

Looking good.

Thanks Dave

 

18 hours ago, moparmike619 said:

Fantastic job on one of my favorite cars (and I believe most under appreciated cars) of all time. How badly I wish they would reissue the stock version of this kit!

Thanks Mike

 

17 hours ago, Street Rod said:

Great build! Paint work and detailing is just right. Looks very 1970’s.

Thanks Doyle

 

17 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Super cool build. Well done.

Thanks Bill

 

13 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

"Black widow" would be my name for this very menacing street machine. Paint finish and detail work is very good, well done. 

Cheers, 

David. 😎👍

Thanks David

 

4 hours ago, Zen said:

OUTSTANDING!!

Thanks Zenon 

[Mpc 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 70’s street machine flavor]

2 hours ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking paint and vinyl roof. Like the back story and helps with the time frame for the Tunnel Ram Dual Quads. The Cyclone Spoiler never got them attention it deserved when new.   

Thanks David, I totally agree on not enough attention on these. Mercury muscle is one of my favorites...especially these Cyclones !

[Mpc 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 70’s street machine flavor]

2 hours ago, Khils said:

Hello! Beautiful Cyclone Spoiler!! I'm quite envious and if the keys were left in it I'd be gone! 

    I do have a question was the front "air dam" kit supplied or some of your own handy work? Kudos!...very nice ride!

Thanks Kevin. The original kit never came with the front spoiler but I have a ‘70 Spoiler resin kit that I had bought some time ago from Time Machine resin. I had to make a copy of the front spoiler that is in that kit so it’s not my handy work but sure is a nice piece. 

[Mpc 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 70’s street machine flavor]

I wrapped this build up today. There is a brief build thread of this project in the wip threads. I was going for something you would’ve seen in the pages of a mid seventies Car Craft magazine or something that would’ve come rumbling into the local Saturday night hang out back then. Idea being someone special ordered a black Spoiler in 1970 and very shortly after began modifying it until it got to the point you see here years later. Day 6 if you will. Any questions,comments are always welcome.

[71 Impala convertible]

NAILED IT !!!! Awwwesome 

[Does someone,did someone,will someone or someone should make....]

I’ve had this growing list of wants/needs that’s been growing directed towards the aftermarket. As much as I enjoy the fabrication aspect of the hobby, I have a lot of kits I want to get to and at times less fabrication would be nice. So I’m going to list some things I’m looking for that could either fill a void or make life easier on some projects. Thus the title. All comments welcome, maybe someone else has other suggestions. Here’s my list ( 1/25 scale) ;

Accurate AMC 390 or 401

Accurate Pontiac 455

Accurate 67 Shelby mag star wheels ( the amt ones don’t look right to me ) 

ok at this point accurate is implied, 

68 Shelby 10 spokes 

Shelby Paxton supercharger set up 

Shelby GT350 conversion for reissued Amt Mustang fastback 

32 ford B400 and or cabriolet 

69 ford Galaxie GT parts 

8 track player and 8 tracks 

off-road fender flares for any of the Moebius truck kits 

Fender flares for the mid 70’s Mpc Dodge vans 

73/74 cuda bumpers with out bumper guards for mpc and amt kits 

fender flares for the Mpc 70-76 firebird kit. The kit ones just don’t look good, stick out to far or something 

last is these bronco wheels ( see pic )

 

[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

18 hours ago, Maindrian Pace said:

I like absolutely everything about this car. It just nails the '70s look that I grew up with to perfection, only it's a bit nicer than the cars rolling around back then.

Thanks Mike, that’s what I was going for. Like it just jumped out of the pages of a 1976 issue of Car Craft. Lots of memories of these cars this way, very fortunate to get to experience them back then.

[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

I’m still trying to figure out how to take decent pics with my new iPhone so I apologize for lack luster pics but here’s two quick progress pics.

[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

On 2/11/2024 at 5:59 PM, Keef said:

Wow!!!…..just….WOW!!! 😳

Thank you Keith 

On 2/11/2024 at 6:18 PM, Bainford said:

Very cool! I really dig this project. It's coming along great.

I really like the hue of white used on the interior parts. What paint did you use?

Thanks Trevor, I used Tamiya ts-7 for that slight off white color. 

23 hours ago, LennyB said:

Very cool build, I'll tag along for the ride.

 

I took one of these years ago and used it for parts to turn an AMT 69 Torino Modified stocker (where they took the annual kit and modified the wheel openings) back to stock. Used the wheel openings from this as well as the chassis, which was better then the AMT chassis. This was long before they reissued the 1969 "Cobra" kit.

Thanks Len, I wish I had a few of the kits I parted when I was younger lol

[Mpc 70 Mercury cyclone annual restoration...sort of]

So I dragged this one out of its slumber. I’m in the final assembly stage dealing with little issues but hope to have it done soon. Here’s a few quick pics of the progress.

[Revell ‘62 Corvette]

Nicely done. Crisp and clean! 

[Mpc 1969 Coronet R/T convertible]

Thanks everyone.

9 hours ago, gtx6970 said:

Very very nice. I have the pair of MPC 69 Coronets, one ea vert and hardtop

 

I was thinking about a matching set in the Q5 with white . This confirms it

Nice! I’m looking forward to following your builds. I do have the Mpc hardtop that I plan on building as a hemi car just undecided on color combo. 

[Mpc 1969 Coronet R/T convertible]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I had gotten so excited to see it finished finally that I had forgotten to finish it ( lol 😂) by that I mean I forgot to install the tail pipes. They have since been installed and the car is safely on the shelf. 

[AMT 1970 LT-1 Corvette]

I’d say you DEFINITELY nailed the stance ! Looks awesome 

[Resurrecting a 1969 Coronet R/T hardtop glue bomb]

Loving this build. Looks awesome. F8 is my favorite mopar green ! Great job.

[Mpc 1969 Coronet R/T convertible]

I dragged this out of the box and finally finished it. I purchased it off the good ole interweb as a built glue bomb. I wish I took pics prior to restoration but oh well. After stripping it the body turned out to be beautiful so I had a good starting point. Finished in MCW Q5 bright turquoise. Amt 69 GTX convertible donated chassis,suspension, engine compartment and other odds and ends. Revell 69 Charger donated the 440, center console & shifter and pedal assembly. Optioned with W11 14” deluxe wheel covers from Fireball modelworks. Convertible boot and dash from Missing Link. There’s probably details I’m forgetting at this point but questions and comments are always welcome. It’s not exactly contest worthy but I’m very pleased with how it looks sitting on my shelf. I’ve wanted this kit since I was a kid. 

[A slightly more accurate Grumpy's 66 nova]

Very nice! 

[1965 El Camino A/FX]

Thank you everyone for the compliments 

[“ BUILDING THE COVERS “ Vol # 66 GAPP & ROUSH PRO STOCK PINTO]

3 minutes ago, M W Elky said:

Unfortunately neither issue has a feature of the cover car , but here’s a couple pictures from the super ford pro stock article I hope this helps you out 

Definitely helpful ! Thank you