Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 This one is a reworked die cast. Salvat Editing Company is releasing a series of Brazilian cars in 1:24 scale (closer to 1:25 scale actually) and I got the Maverick, and now I'm waiting for the Galaxies. The model comes with some ugly, way too small generic radial type tires, trim painted in silver, and no interior trim paint, and missing the factory tach. Also, the model comes with two mirrors (the car came from the factory with one) and with a totally non stock dual exhaust. Redid all the trim with foil, did all the interior brightwork, added the factory tachometer, replaced the exhaust by the stock style single exit, and replaced the tires with some correct bias ply from AMT. Ford here used both, Firestone Wide Ovals, and Good Year Polyglass, so it's all stock now. I just didn't remove the passenger side rear view mirror as I would have to touch up the paint, and this tome of orange is a pain to mix at home... The way it came: Ford Maverick GT 1974 (before) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (before) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (before) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Now: Ford Maverick GT 1974 (after) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (after) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (after) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (after) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Ford Maverick GT 1974 (after) by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 2
cobraman Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 No doubt you made it look much better. Is that the correct hood for a GT model ??
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 That is pretty cool! Thanks!!No doubt you made it look much better. Is that the correct hood for a GT model ??Yes it is. Only in 1977 Ford started using the but ugly "Grabber" hood with the fake air intakes. Hate that hood.
Tom Geiger Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Beautiful! The Maverick was just considered a Falcon replacement, and a low end economy car in the USA. It got much more respect in Brazil with high end interiors. And it was produced much later than the US models.What other Brazilian cars is this company going to produce? Brazil did a lot with older US tooling. Very innovative work too. Will they be doing any pickup trucks. I've always wanted to do a model of a Brazilian 1960ish Chevy pickup. Edited June 27, 2017 by Tom Geiger
NYLIBUD Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Nice clean build.Excellent job.These real cars are rare,and very cool.
bondo bill Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 sharp build-did those wheels with ford lettering come as part of the diecast?
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 sharp build-did those wheels with ford lettering come as part of the diecast?yup.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 Beautiful! The Maverick was just considered a Falcon replacement, and a low end economy car in the USA. It got much more respect in Brazil with high end interiors. And it was produced much later than the US models.What other Brazilian cars is this company going to produce? Brazil did a lot with older US tooling. Very innovative work too. Will they be doing any pickup trucks. I've always wanted to do a model of a Brazilian 1960ish Chevy pickup. Salvat is not releasing much info on those. The first car was a '69 Chevrolet Opala 2500 (Good old GM four), second car was the 1961 Beetle, and now the Maverick. It looks like they will be building the Puma, the Gt Malzoni, the Karmann Guia, the Dodges, and Galaxies sold here also. I have no info on pick up trucks.
ChrisBcritter Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 They did a great job of capturing the Maverick's lines, and you enhanced it nicely.Good news about these models - looking forward to what you'll do with the Galaxie (I'm sure you're just dying to get your hands on several!). How much do they sell for?
PARTSMARTY Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Beauiful as everything you do-cool color combo!!!
espo Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Beautiful build. I don't remember the exact time frame, but Ford did offer a limited number of Mavericks in the states with a 289 V-8 toward the end of production here. Always enjoy seeing what was going on in other parts of the world.
Geno Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Wow, that is sweet Tulio. I need to check these out. I love the Maverick Body style. Edited June 28, 2017 by Geno
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 They did a great job of capturing the Maverick's lines, and you enhanced it nicely.Good news about these models - looking forward to what you'll do with the Galaxie (I'm sure you're just dying to get your hands on several!). How much do they sell for?On the newsstands they are selling for 99,90 Reais, what is way cheaper than what we pay for a model kit here. Ford example, the Revell '48 Ford Police Coupe costs about 160,00 Reais. On e-bay, people are selling them for a profit, and the cost is about 150 Reais.
davysmodels Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Do you have the Salvat Editing Company web site and/or email for purchasing the Maverick . thanks. Very nice rebuild. . Edited June 28, 2017 by davysmodels
Lovefordgalaxie Posted June 29, 2017 Author Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks a lot for the feedback guys. I'm not into die casts, but this one I just had to have. I have a thing for Mavericks. Do you have the Salvat Editing Company web site and/or email for purchasing the Maverick . thanks. Very nice rebuild. . Don't even loose your time with Salvat. Their customer support is non existent. I just got the car because it's for sale at newsstands as part of a "Dream Car Collection" they launched, and don't even have on their website!!!! Three cars were released so far. The 1969 Chevrolet Opala 2500 was the first (got one): 1969 Chevrolet Opala 2500 by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Also added the foil, and the white line tires. The 1961 VW Beetle was the second (not even if it were for free. Can't stand those things) And now, the Maverick is third. If you really want one I would go to e-Bay, choose Brasil as country, or go straight to the Brazilian e-Bay site http://www.mercadolivre.com.br/ and would look for "Maverick Salvat 1:24 carros de sonho". The ones for sale online will pop. Just have to find a seller who ships overseas. To ask the seller if he or she shipps overseas, if he accepts pay pal, and to know the shipping, just ask " você envia para os Estados Unidos? Quanto ficaria o valor do frete? Aceita Paypall? If you need some more help with Portuguese, call me inbox, that I'll gladly give you a hand.
disabled modeler Posted June 29, 2017 Posted June 29, 2017 Both are stunning Tulio....! We once owned a Maverick Grabber...Id like to make a replica of it someday.
David G. Posted June 29, 2017 Posted June 29, 2017 Nicely Done! I always preferred the Mavericks over the Mustangs.David G.
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