karbuildr Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 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. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 That is one hot comet! The 66 chassis was a good idea. I personally think the rake looks really mean, it's perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Very nice David in red hot red😆 The Torque Thrusts are a perfect look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 That is one sweet Comet! Man, it looks good. Love the rake. Super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Just beautiful David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 That's amazing! I love the color, It's one of my favorites (along with "mythical maroon"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Super nice build!!! I love this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Beautiful looking paint color and finish. Great engine detailing. Like the wheels and the stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Great build. Have been wanting to do something similar myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Nice looking 64 Comet. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 It looks really good 👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 What a pearl 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Roncla, Phil, Bob, Eric and Glen thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 TopherMcGinnis, deuces wild, drippingoil, and MeatMan thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernurd Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Spectacular! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Great colour combo and stance, well done David. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Nice work on this one! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 L M, David M., David G., Len, Paul, pperkins and shoopdog thank you for the compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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