Model King/AMT 1964 Comet

[karbuildr]

When this Model King issue first hit the shelves some years ago, I couldn't wait to get into it. I had plans for it using the AMT 66 Fairlane kit's chassis, suspension, engine and other parts. First thing I did was cut out the hood using the backside of a #11 Xacto knife blade. That took a while but it was the best way to release the hood with minimal damage. It also minimized the clean up needed with a sanding stick. After that, I did some test fitting and discovered the chassis was nearly a drop-in fit. I did remove all of the mounting posts for the kit’s basic chassis. I also found it necessary to remove a small amount from the back end of the Fairlane's chassis, and that was really it. The front suspension in the source kit (66 Fairlane) had an issue with the front tires sticking out past the fenders and sitting a touch too high, much like the Mustang kits from AMT in the same general time period. To correct/avoid that, I reversed the front spindles and moved them inboard. In retrospect, I could have skipped reversing the spindles because it presented a bit more forward rake than I really wanted. There were no extensive mods needed and the 64 Comet kit interior was used as well. I airbrushed Testors Lacquer Revving Red over light grey primer, followed by Tamiya TS-13 clear, eventually polished out. The interior was sprayed a slightly darker red which I had saved from a previous build. I can't recall the source though. (One day, I'll learn to photograph my interiors before installing them) The engine was wired and plumbed. Tires are the old muscle car tires included with just about every AMT kit from previous years before the much improved tires included now. Mag wheels and wheel backs were from my parts box, again, source unknown. I didn't bother with bare metal foil for the body sides, preferring a more minimal look instead.

[FoMoCo66]

That is one hot comet! The 66 chassis was a good idea. I personally think the rake looks really mean, it's perfect.

[happy grumpy]

What a nice little Comet, always liked that body style. It just looks so good in that red. Like fomoco66 said, the rake makes it mean and I love it.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[TransAmMike]

Very nice David in red hot red?   The Torque Thrusts are a  perfect look!

[Bainford]

That is one sweet Comet! Man, it looks good. Love the rake. Super cool!

[bondo bill]

Sweet

[Yeah Nah]

Just beautiful David.

[ncbuckeye67]

That's amazing! I love the color, It's one of my favorites (along with "mythical maroon").

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Keef]

Super nice build!!! I love this!

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint color and finish. Great engine detailing. Like the wheels and the stance. 

[karbuildr]

1hobby1, Can-Con, Dave Van, o-man, Keef, ncbuckeye67, Yeah Nah, 70sting, Ranchero Steve, THarrison351, Ace Hamm, Mario, Larry, Mike, Trevor, bill, Garry, Jeff, Chris, Keith and David. Thank you all for the wonderful compliments. I'm so very flattered.  I had a lot of fun with this kit.

[Phildaupho]

Great build. Have been wanting to do something similar myself.

[Zippi]

Nice looking 64 Comet.  Great build.

[charger74]

It looks really good ????

[Kah puts]

What a pearl ?

[karbuildr]

Roncla, Phil, Bob, Eric and Glen thank you so much.

[karbuildr]

TopherMcGinnis, deuces wild, drippingoil, and MeatMan thank you.

[Supernurd]

Spectacular!  ?

[XYHARRY]

Great colour combo and stance, well done David. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[David G.]

Nice work on this one!

David G.

[LennyB]

Looks really nice, color combo and the stance right on the money

I have this in my stash and had thought about using the Revell 64 Thunderbolt chassis. Is there any reason you went with the 66 instead?

[Speedpro]

Very nice!

[karbuildr]

L M, David M., David G., Len, Paul, pperkins and shoopdog thank you for the compliments.