PRO-TORINO: 1972 Johan Torino pro-touring

[Claude Thibodeau]

10 hours ago, grodudulle77 said:

The look is very awesome, i really like the color, very neat build  Claude !! ??

Merci Philippe!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

7 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Cool!!

Thanks Chris!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

6 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice looking Torino.  I like the color along with those wheels and tires.  Great job. 

Thanks Bob! Most builders paint those Mustang wheels black, to be trendy. I found they looked great as is!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

3 hours ago, AMT68 said:

Top notch and one of a kind build. The WLC shines beautifully.

The door panels are very detailed. I guess that is built up pieces of styrene that have been scribed and shaped?

Thanks Tom! Stacked and sculpted layers of styrene stock, to be more contemporary...

CT

[mchook]

That's one slick Torino! Nice job!

[espo]

Beautiful looking build. I like the stance and something about the understated body color just looks right. 

[MeatMan]

Awesome work!

[Claude Thibodeau]

2 hours ago, mchook said:

That's one slick Torino! Nice job!

Thanks Mark! We both live in climate where the road salt depleted the herd to  just a few remaining specimens, alas...

CT

[Can-Con]

4 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Steve!

Thanks. I suspect the snap kit may have a simpler chassis, like a promo? Might be harder to rake to your liking...

CT

It does, but I'd swap it out for one from a newer Revell Torino.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very cool Torino!

[TransAmMike]

VERY VERY NICE Claude.   The finish on that color is outstanding?

[Claude Thibodeau]

2 hours ago, Can-Con said:

It does, but I'd swap it out for one from a newer Revell Torino.

Hi Steve!

Good idea, I checked it with the Starsky's in my stash, and it would work. Actually, the dash on this 72 IS from S&H. Fits fairly well. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

5 hours ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking build. I like the stance and something about the understated body color just looks right. 

Thanks David! I know that we both lean toward subtle colours. I had a 1/1 73 Ranchero, and I painted it with a 71 Caddy Eldo lacquer, "Willow" white. Almos identical. Nostalgia...

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[Koellefornia Kid]

´72 is my favourite year for Torinos ( built one 1 1/2 years ago from the same kit)! Very nice work on this one, especially the hood and the interior! Interesting set of wheels, where are they from?

[Claude Thibodeau]

14 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Very cool Torino!

Thank you Craig!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

14 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

VERY VERY NICE Claude.   The finish on that color is outstanding?

Thank you Mike! It is the third car I paint with that Racing White/Wet Look clear combo, and I was never disappointed.

CT

[SickBoy]

Great work Claude, the stance is perfect, paint and details are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us!

[Claude Thibodeau]

4 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

´72 is my favourite year for Torinos ( built one 1 1/2 years ago from the same kit)! Very nice work on this one, especially the hood and the interior! Interesting set of wheels, where are they from?

Thanks Oliver! The rollingstock comes from Revell's 2013 Boss 302, with scratchbuilt rotors and calipers.

ct

[carbuilder1950]

@Claude ThibodeauI like the clean unassuming look, with a few things added, a few things removed,

and the "just-right-stance," and great wheel and engine choice. Love 'um in the weeds!!

Got one of these started in my stash,  with an open hood and ready for paint. Love this hobby ?.

[ATHU]

Inspiring work as always Claude. Well done!!

[thatz4u]

After seeing this, I may not want to finish mine....

[Claude Thibodeau]

9 hours ago, SickBoy said:

Great work Claude, the stance is perfect, paint and details are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us!

Thanks Josh! Sharing IS the point on this formidable forum. So much to learn and marvel at all the time!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

6 hours ago, carbuilder1950 said:

@Claude ThibodeauI like the clean unassuming look, with a few things added, a few things removed,

and the "just-right-stance," and great wheel and engine choice. Love 'um in the weeds!!

Got one of these started in my stash,  with an open hood and ready for paint. Love this hobby ?.

Thanks David! I had a 73 Ranchero in 1976, but to me, the front end of the 72, and the pre 5MPH bumpers are the holy grail of Torinos/Rancheros. 

CT

[carbuilder1950]

36 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

 to me, the front end of the 72, and the pre 5MPH bumpers are the holy grail of Torinos/Rancheros. 

@Claude Thibodeau

"ABSOLUTELY ?!!

 

[br67]

Wow! Looks great