dino246gt

Okay, so I could've used the AMT Starliner floor pan and frame, but I've done that, and it's perfect or those old AMT early 60s Fords and Mercs, but I like to try new things! SO............ I pulled out the Mobius '65 Comet and I know it's nowhere near correct for a big '64 Merc, but hey, it's a custom, so why not! First I had to line up the rear wheel openings and start adding styrene from there. I cut the Mobius gas tank out so I could move it further back, otherwise it just looks like I added length, which I did but also extended the rear of the subframe. With some carefull fitting, and putty, I think I've got it to fit right!

Not sure, BUT I did start making a Mobius Comet chassis fit, that's not a body on frame, but a unibody!

Going through my junk boxes I found this chopped '64 Merc body. I've bought a few junk boxes over the years, can't remember who did this one, but it's at least 15 years ago. I thought the C pillar looked too "fat" so I enlarged the rear quarter windows to thin it out. Then I added styrene strip to the top of the rear window as it seemed to be too high, and opened it up a bit lower. So this is all I've done so far, still deciding what to do with it. I'll make it up as I go and keep you posted!

Looks cool and it's so much fun saving old kits!

Beautiful conversion to a 2 door, the proportions look SO much better to me than the 4 door! I like the hot rod version that you've decided to go with, but you can still chase UFOs with it, only faster!

WOW! Cool!

Sweet lookin' kitty cat!

Man that's looking so cool! That 6 is a thing of beauty, so far! I'm sure you'll have an outstanding hot rod by year end!

Cats! Beautiful hot rod build there Cody, any pictures of the feline culprit?

I love making it up as I go, but I do run into problems, but like David G. said, we are problem solvers, even if we create our own problems! LOL I'm sure you'll end up with a cool model, problem solved!

I love this kind of project, so I'm watching with interest! For a period build, a flattie is my choice, but we don't know what style or era you want to depict. SO............... choosing an engine will likely send you in a certain direction? Cheers! Keep posting!

Very close to finished now!

I have half a dozen scrap bins, and I use them all the time, they're a MUST HAVE for any scratching or kit improvements!

Man that is some fine work, love the subtle design changes that could've, or should've been from the factory, or at least the design studio, love it! Never be afraid to try some new techniques when building, it's SO rewarding! (after all the swearing, LOL)

Wow, you're going all in, back to the 30's!

I'm still having fun with this Falcon build although it's almost finished, I keep finding things to add. I made a driveshaft hoop and some little ladder bars. Nothing special but I had the fun of scratch building them! Getting down to the short list now!

What a beauty! Wow, awesome build!!

I modified the header ends from the Mobius Nova gasser kit. Added cut outs for street with mufflers. Finally got her licensed, still need to make up a throttle linkage before I can cruise! Oh, and there's still a few more items I'll have attend too before it's ready.

I had to remove the molded on voltage regulator, carefully now that I'm this far! Added a rad expansion/fill tank and hose. THEN, I installed the engine!

I'm excited for a couple of these and future variants, BUT the grille isn't open, what???

Cool project! Lookin' great already!

Overhangs are still too long for a modern car in my opinion. All 4 wheels should be at all 4 corners, yeah man! Can't wait to see what you do with this kit though, should be interesting, given you design background! Cheers, I'm following.

Looks like you're having so much fun with this build, it is impressive and fun IS the goal, isn't it? Awesome build, I love it!

Incredible craftsmanship, stunning!

We don't see many of the '66s built! This one's looking fantastic already! Cheers!