Polar Lights 69 Torino

[Horrorshow]

Seems like some strange instructions and parts fit issues. Anyone else have trouble?

[Classicgas]

I built the mercury cyclone version. Hands down the worst fitting kit I have ever built.

[Horrorshow]

7 minutes ago, Classicgas said:

I built the mercury cyclone version. Hands down the worst fitting kit I have ever built.

Glad it’s not just me…damn thing was real expensive too

 

[Classicgas]

I didn't pay for mine, I did a review for Scale Auto.

[bytownshaker]

Don't use the Boss 429 engine it requires lots of modifications to make it fit. Check out www.mnacreations.com/Models/ lots helpful tips.

[Steamboat]

I built the Torino when it first came out about 20 years ago..  The nose was bent up from the wheel arches forward.  I was able to bend it back after dipping it in hot water. 

Not sure if Polar Lights ever corrected that.

[Classicgas]

They didn't in the cyclone variant.

[Shark]

If you look on Randy Ayers forum, you will find several nice builds of these kits including some with the '67 Fairlane body. There are also some good tutorials on building them. Model Car magazine did a good article on detailing them, forgot which issue. I finished up ones with an AMT 1968 Torino body and working on a 1971 Mercury using the MPC body. Plan on doing several more variations.