Tiger89 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 This was my second convertible conversion from AMT's old kit. The AMT '73 Cougar kit has the convertible top boot, and I used the chassis and engine bay from that kit, which are the same parts as were in MPC's old '69-'73 Cougars. Sadly, I superglued the chassis onto the body crooked this morning, and I'm not going to try and correct it. Interesting subject-one of the three Cougars used in the movie sold at auction in London for $481,000 last December. The top-down scenes filmed in Portugal showed the car without the ski rack- all scenes filmed in the Swiss Alps including James' marriage proposal inside the barn showed the top up and two pair of skis on a trunk rack. The Cougar was driven by "Bond Girl" Contessa Teresa (Tracy) di Vicenzo, played by the late Dianna Rigg. This was a fun project even though it didn't turn out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger89 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Thanks, Larry. I think I can fix that wonky chassis positioning, but will let the model sit for a week or so before attempting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Very nice Cougar David!!!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Pretty cool looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Always something, but I can't tell. Looks good. The one shot Bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 looks good to me, nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 awesome build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Nice Cougar from one of my favourite Bond-movies! Many James Bond fans don't like the only George Lazenby-Bond but I think it is one of the best Ian Fleming adaptions. Diana Rigg was an awesome Bond-Girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 You may think it needs work but it's a beautiful looking convertible ! Great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Nicely done...that interior looks really authentic; and the paint detailing (like on your wheels) and side pinstripes add the perfect level of realism....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Very nice conversion which is not easy to do get the trunk area correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger89 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Agreed, Oliver. As an owner of a real '68 Cougar, I have a fondness to this car, and being half-Swiss, I like the scenes filmed in Switzerland. We went up the Schilthorn with its Bond Museum two years ago, and they recently found the barn where the marriage proposal happened, located near the Lake of Thun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger89 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Olli, your models are outta-sight! I loved seeing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger89 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/20/ohmss-mercury-cougar-auction/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 beautiful Cougar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Very nice Cougar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Nice Cougar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Excellent conversion. Really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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