Paul Hettick Posted January 4, 2019 Author Posted January 4, 2019 Patrick, the wheelwell flares are from the Starsky and Hutch Torino. I had to raise the line where it blends into the fender a good bit. And thanks to you all for continued interest. Sorry for being slow to reply. Here are some more progress shots.
iamsuperdan Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 I think this is turning out great! If you decide the cast this and make these available for purchase, mark me down for one!
Renegade Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 Always liked the big birds, had one back in the day. Wish I could find another. Yours is looking good.
Can-Con Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 Look'n great Paul. You really have an eye for these conversions.
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 Considering the original shape of the 72 Torino you started from, this looks amazing so far! You can't even recognize anything anymore from that car. I'm following along.
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 Are you going to use the S&H interior and chassis under it? Those parts are correct for your Tbird. (Except for the valve covers and air cleaner.)
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 1/14/19 I'm dying for an update, I hope this one hasn't been put away!
Paul Hettick Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 Been picking away at this since my last post. Getting the nose right with the headlight doors has been a challenge. Close to adding the moldings. More pics soon in primer.
Railroad Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 I drove a '78 in high school back in '94. If you cast this i'd be interested in ordering one. The model companies sure missed out on this one.
Paul Hettick Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 First prime coat in a while. The windshield opening still needs work and the bumper is a little wonky but am pleased with the progress.
bisc63 Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Glad to see this is still in progress; great work so far!
yellowsportwagon Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Paul did you get rid of the flat spot on the top of the windshield opening. It should be round all the way from roof post to roof post like the Johan windshield is. I never understood why Revell screwed that up. Do you plan on casting these?
Paul Hettick Posted March 3, 2019 Author Posted March 3, 2019 Hi Tim, not sure what "the flat spot" is, please let me know and I'll try to answer. There is still work to do along the top of the windshield opening. Yes this is the master for a resin kit. I do not have a date or a price yet. This was created using the JoHan 72 Torino as a starting point. It will come with a one piece resin chassis and a sealed hood. I wanted to use the Revell 76 Torino, but the wheelbase was incorrect and the body did not have enough undercut. Upon seeing the enlarged photos, I noticed the head light doors were set too low. I have removed them and starting over.
Paul Hettick Posted March 4, 2019 Author Posted March 4, 2019 Have re positioned the head light covers .020 higher on the front fascia. Mucho de goodo
yellowsportwagon Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 9:57 AM, Paul Hettick said: Hi Tim, not sure what "the flat spot" is, please let me know and I'll try to answer. There is still work to do along the top of the windshield opening. Yes this is the master for a resin kit. I do not have a date or a price yet. This was created using the JoHan 72 Torino as a starting point. It will come with a one piece resin chassis and a sealed hood. I wanted to use the Revell 76 Torino, but the wheelbase was incorrect and the body did not have enough undercut. Upon seeing the enlarged photos, I noticed the head light doors were set too low. I have removed them and starting over. The top of the windshield opening is what I was talking about. Compare the Revell body to a Johan body. The top of the opening is wrong on the Revell. The Johan body is 100% correct. I own one of these bodystyle cars but mines a Mercury Montego GT . The windshield does not look like Revells does
Paul Hettick Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 More new progress photos coming later today.
Sledsel Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Looking awesome. Love these cars. Something looks a little off on the small B pillar window. Not sure what, but am providing a pic for your eyes. I could just be crazy......
Paul Hettick Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 If I could title this project, it would be "Measure Once, Cut Twice, Three or Four Times" lol. Getting closer. Tim, look over the curve of the roof and tell me what you think. Any other comments or critiques are welcome. I want this Bird dead on. Thanks.
Paul Hettick Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 I now see the rear tiara molding needs some straightening.
iamsuperdan Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 This is looking fantastic. Credit card is on standby!
Railroad Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Looking awesome. It's already screaming order me, order me, order me!
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