Model King 1965 Comet Cyclone

[dmthamade]

Well, done with this one. Need to confess, was really a challenge to finish this one. Not used to car models or working in smaller sizes. Enough of the excuses, pics below.

Bare-Metal foil was a real challenge to do, did ok with it but there are rough spots. Will have to practice with that.

Don

[TooOld]

Always a challenge stepping out of one's comfort zone but it looks like you're getting the hang of it , excellent job !   And BMF does takes some practice but it's worth it ! 

[TarheelRick]

Very nice build.  BMF, either you love it or hate it, yet it does add realism to a finished model.

[donb]

1 hour ago, TooOld said:

Always a challenge stepping out of one's comfort zone but it looks like you're getting the hang of it , excellent job !   And BMF does takes some practice but it's worth it ! 

I agree 100%. Cars looks great 

[crazyjim]

I really like the high stance.  Looks ready for action.

[cobraman]

Model looks very good to me.

[afx]

Nice work, really like the color.

[Classicgas]

Nice. I have the stock version. This makes me want to dig it out and start.

[espo]

I think it looks great. I think your building skills transfer well to 1/25th cars. 

[Jim B]

Nice looking dragger.  Well done.

[Deuces]

Yep!.. Looks ready to stomp some butt!!!!... ??

[MeatMan]

Yes, very nice build!

[Dragonhawk1066]

Well done. Turned out nice.

[dmthamade]

I left a lot out. I painted this with Tamiya Dark Copper XF-28. Nothing special done, but i've learned a few things to watch for when buildig cars. There are things i need to watch for, especially regarding finishes. One thing i did wrong, and i know better not to, i glued in the clears with super glue. The windshield and back light frosted up. Pulled the back window to clean and made a mess of the Bare-Metal, had to redo...it's a start. Thanks for the support, guys.

Don

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[tbill]

That came out great, well done.

[drodg]

Looks good.  I like the gold.

[ewetwo]

Look really good. I have yet to master BMF. 

[Fairfax]

Very beautiful! I've long wished I had this model, and I end up having it in a box at home. It's tro jewelry for me. How was it built? All right or were there any complications? Thank you for the photos.

[dmthamade]

It does look like gold color coat, but it is dark copper. In some light it looks pink at times. Nothing bad really stands out as far as the build goes, normal stuff, clean up parts, flash removal, dryfitdryfitdryfit. Pedals look odd, gas pedal looks too big, other two maybe too high? Steering column angle looks like it should be shallower. Interior side panels are missing a panel line for the door gap. Part 41 rear body panel sticks out, should fit flush with rear of body. Used a piece of stretched sprue to temporarily spread the rear to properly fit part 41 and rear bumper. Part 40 stone shield has a odd fit, dryfit and trim before painting. Fitting the headers and tie rods required patience and holding your tongue just right. Can't vouch for accuracy, looks like a Comet to me.

Don

[Fairfax]

Thank you very much Don for his detailed and exhaustive description of the structure. 

[Ron Hamilton]

I love it!

[LouO]

Very nice! Love that old school style! Great build!