Plowboy Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 It may look like it. But, it ain't! I built this a few years ago using an original promo and a Revell '64 T-Bolt. The promo supplied the body and interior. The T-Bolt supplied the rest. The interior was cut apart, reworked and glued to the T-Bolt floor pan. Paint is Krylon Red and Model Masters Wimbledon White. The chassis got the frame rails tied together and an X brace added. It got a moderate weathering. The engine is from the T-Bolt with Mercury valve covers and details added. The body got the underhood core from the T-Bolt grafted in. I opened and hinged the trunk. Paint is Model Masters Wimbledon White. This is the thinnest paint job I've ever accomplished. Only three coats. I wanted a survivor finish. So, I sanded it smooth and gave it a light polish. Modelhaus supplied all of the chrome pieces. Thanx for checking it out! Any questions, just ask.
espo Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 That is a real sleeper. The Comet portion is very clean looking and a great looking paint job. The addition of the T-Bolt parts really set this apart on so many ways. In real life this would have been a terror on the drag strip or the street.
Bucky Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, espo said: That is a real sleeper. The Comet portion is very clean looking and a great looking paint job. The addition of the T-Bolt parts really set this apart on so many ways. In real life this would have been a terror on the drag strip or the street. Exactly what I was gonna say!! Top Shelf work, all the way!
GMCMAN52 Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bucky said: Exactly what I was gonna say!! Top Shelf work, all the way!
Silver Foxx Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Top class build , so nice , great foil work .
DukeE Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Great build, fit under hood full sleeper too. Side windows and glass perfect, Future on Acetate/kit windshield, or all acetate? Comet trim on C-pillar had tiny red comet on round part, I recall. But chrome/foil perfect anyway. I'm in awe. Just killer, family member had one I rode in ages ago, neat car. Edited October 24, 2019 by DukeE
LouO Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 So I'm thinking nice, clean impressive work; then BAM! The engine pic! Whew! I love sleepers, and this one is awesome! Great job!
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Fantastic work!! These are the kind of rods that I like! Keep it looking stock......with a surprise! Excellent!!! Steve
Misha Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 A stunning sleeper! Great rescue rebuild to produce a top flight example. Congrats! Cheers Misha
alan barton Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 That is really something. I can't get over how the paint and foil finishes are so authentically in scale. Just magnificent - would look amazingly real in a lifelike setting. Cheers Alan
Classicgas Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 5 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Fantastic work!! These are the kind of rods that I like! Keep it looking stock......with a surprise! Excellent!!! Steve X2!
rickcaps55 Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 That is awesome I do remember see this some time back when you first showed it I just love it it's perfect the car the color the wheels it all fits just right.!!!
Plowboy Posted October 24, 2019 Author Posted October 24, 2019 10 hours ago, DukeE said: Great build, fit under hood full sleeper too. Side windows and glass perfect, Future on Acetate/kit windshield, or all acetate? Comet trim on C-pillar had tiny red comet on round part, I recall. But chrome/foil perfect anyway. I'm in awe. Just killer, family member had one I rode in ages ago, neat car. Thanx! The windshield and rear glass are original. The side windows are acetate. I figured that emblem had to have a color on it. But, I never could find it online. Every one I saw was blank. I guess over time they just faded out. Thanx for the info! I can fix that issue easily. I'm also going to fix the crooked front bumper. I just dread cutting it loose from the grille.
oldnslow Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Wow , that brings back memories , I drove a red 61 to high school , 144\c4 , had that red interior . Yours looks great , may have to pull out one of the promos I have to build a copy of my car with a "few modifications" .
oldnslow Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Here's a pic of the roof trim, https://www.macsautoparts.com/assets/macs/images/size/265x265/sku/64-78901.jpg
peekay Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 I love 60s compacts and this is one of the very best models of one I've seen. Beautifully done!
Plowboy Posted October 24, 2019 Author Posted October 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, oldnslow said: Here's a pic of the roof trim, https://www.macsautoparts.com/assets/macs/images/size/265x265/sku/64-78901.jpg Thanx Robert! I obviously didn't look in the right place!
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