Daryl Curtis Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Here is my Hobby Heaven 1/25th scale Custom 500. I was inspired by the film "Magnum Force" and wanted to build a 1970's police inspector's car like Harry Callahan's. I decided to paint the car a Ford Medium Brown Metallic, a correct color for that model and year. The paint is actual auto paint - a two part finish with a color base and a clear coat. I did not like the dog dish hubcaps that came with the car, so ordered a set of aluminum hub caps from Park's Parts. I detailed the interior and dash, using authentic gauge images supplied by Best Model, along with the correct license plates for that period. I added a strobe light, courtesy of the Starsky and Hutch kit, and ordered a pico LED from Police Models. I also wired the engine to make it more realistic. The engine supplied with the kit is not the correct one, but used it anyway. The air cleaner came from another kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Cool, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Very nice Ford... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Daryl, that turned out nice. I like those era of movies more for the vintage tin on the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice work and that street shot is very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nicely done! Love the color.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Way cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I thought the police used Customs or Custom 500s? Wonder why AMT chose the Galaxie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 This car has to be seen in person to really appreciate the workmanship. I was awe struck when Daryl brought it over. It is really a superb build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I really like it! And love the old movies...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Sweet! That is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Now that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 That is pretty cool! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 NICE WORK!!!! I love movie cars and plain janes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nicely done!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nicely done, Daryl! I always thought the '70 Ford was a very classy looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Ford had two stage paint in 1970? That seems early to me. Sharp looking build inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 That's looking very good. These 4 Door cars are nice to see as models, even though I always prefer 2D models in 1:1 scale. Very nice work on this a bit simplified kit! Everything seems to be just right, the overall look is spot on and I like your added detailing too. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 That's looking very good. These 4 Door cars are nice to see as models, even though I always prefer 2D models in 1:1 scale. Very nice work on this a bit simplified kit! Everything seems to be just right, the overall look is spot on and I like your added detailing too. Nice work. Back in the 70's and 80's I liked the big four door sedans because they usually had the large V-8's and were nearly invisible to the cops as if not too shabby or trashed-out. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice..! I like it. I like 4doors and wagons anyway but this is cool..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Great color, really looks the part of an unmarked car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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