Claude Thibodeau Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Hi! I'm partial to the 1966 to 1972 Detroit designs, because that's when cars stopped to be "boxy" and squarish, and fell under the influence of Bill Mitchell (GM), Eugene Bordinat (Ford) and Dick Teague (AMC), and in a lesser way Elwood Engel at Chrysler. . Just thing about the outpouring of spectacular designs in those 7 years, just before the 5mph bumpers ruined everything. Oh well... So: an MPC Nascar Mercury Cyclone body, with blown modular engine from a Revell Mach 3 concept glue bomb, rolling stock & bucket seats from Dodge Sidewinder concept, and front & rear suspensions from Foose FD100, Dash from 20?? Mustang, all modified. Scratchbuilt floorpan, radiator panel, hood hinge & scoop,firewall, rear bulkhead & shelf, tunnel, door panels,console, pedals, roll-bar, gas tank and a few more items. Custom purple nail polish finish cleared with Mr. Hobby Top coat, Tamya's Gunmetal on chassis, Craftsmart Fog grey interior, BMF, Molotow & Revell spray chrome accents. Fully wired & hosed. Hours of fun with styrene! CT 25
espo Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Beautiful looking body lines and the paint is very smooth. Like how you blended the parts of a NASCAR body and the engine and interior from other kits all together. Great looking suspension details.
karbuildr Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 I can only think of one word to describe your build: Stunning. Beautiful color, the wheels and tires are perfect for that smooth body, gorgeous engine, underside details are superb.
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Sweet looking Cyclone! I really like that interior!
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 12, 2024 Author Posted May 12, 2024 4 hours ago, michelle said: very very cool awesome work as usual Thank you Michelle, much appreciated! CT
Keef Posted May 12, 2024 Posted May 12, 2024 ??? all that comes to mind is …. WOW!!!!! Absolutely stunning work!!
TransAmMike Posted May 12, 2024 Posted May 12, 2024 Wow Claude, that's a beauty, and ha, interesting tires!! Great job as usual?
bondo bill Posted May 12, 2024 Posted May 12, 2024 great concept and execution, I have a custom one in the works won't be as extensive as yours
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 12, 2024 Author Posted May 12, 2024 16 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking body lines and the paint is very smooth. Like how you blended the parts of a NASCAR body and the engine and interior from other kits all together. Great looking suspension details. Thank you David! Indeed, I have countless left-over parts from previous mash-ups. Gotta use the leftovers! CT 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 12, 2024 Author Posted May 12, 2024 On 5/11/2024 at 4:27 PM, Can-Con said: Very tasty ? Thanks Steve! CT
alan barton Posted May 13, 2024 Posted May 13, 2024 An amazing build, Claude, but it's hard to look past that stunning paint job! Those Torinos have a strong family resemblance to our XA Falcon Hardtops from 1972 so if we get one of these in styrene eventually, I could see using this as a blueprint! Cheers Alan
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 13, 2024 Author Posted May 13, 2024 On 5/11/2024 at 5:13 PM, Funkychiken said: Super cool, and it's a beautiful colour! Thank you Atin! I'm happy with the way it came out. With nail polish, you never know... CT
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