'65 Comet

[TransAmMike]

The last build here I completed around 3 weeks ago.   

This is the Moebius Models Don Nicholson kit.  To me it's an OK kit that I had some issues with getting some parts to fit correctly or had trouble with figuring out from the sketchy instructions.

Paint is Mr. Hobby 1500 primer, topcoat is Createx Opaque Black and cleared with Createx 5620 Gloss. Thanks to Dave G. for a lot of advise in perfect the mixing and application.  Unfortunately, the results aren't reflected (ha, literally) in the pictures.

I would have liked the stance to be lower but my modification skills are less than steller.   I added the exhaust system as the FX car has only headers.  Thanks to Zippy for printing the aftermarket mufflers for me.  Wheels and tires are from Iceman.  Otherwise, its essentially OOB.

                                                                  

                                                                  

                                                                  

                                                                  

Thanks all for looking, 

                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Zippi]

Man, that's a Looker right there Buddy.  That exhaust system looks pretty kewl.  I think the stance looks fine.  Kinda the way these ole Gassers were back in the day.  Nice build my friend.

[TransAmMike]

6 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Man, that's a Looker right there Buddy.  That exhaust system looks pretty kewl.  I think the stance looks fine.  Kinda the way these ole Gassers were back in the day.  Nice build my friend.

And many thanks to you my Friend😀

[bondo bill]

cool build

[VanGoGo]

Nice gasser stance...and the SOHC 427 'cammer engine gets two thumbs up!

[FLHCAHZ]

Looks great Mike!

[ChrisR]

Nice.

[Mike 1017]

Most Excellent

[Bainford]

Cool Comet, Mike. That thing has some real mean attitude. Nice work.

[rchaffee]

22 minutes ago, Bainford said:

Cool Comet, Mike. That thing has some real mean attitude. Nice work.

 

[Geno]

Super cool. I love those old gassers.💯😎

[espo]

Great looking body and interior color combination and finishes. Got the suspension sitting tall for weight transfer at the Drags. 

[karbuildr]

Very nice build, nice, smooth color.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Looks good Mike! I don't think the 5620 is necessarily meant for getting a nice shine, even though it says gloss topcoat on the bottle. I find the 4050 Gloss and more so the 4053 High Gloss to give a far better shine. I have a tutorial series using the Createx paints and clears including wet-sanding, polishing, and waxing for a real nice shine on my YouTube channel if you're interested. The link to my channel is in my sig down below.

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Looks good Mike! I don't think the 5620 is necessarily meant for getting a nice shine, even though it says gloss topcoat on the bottle. I find the 4050 Gloss and more so the 4053 High Gloss to give a far better shine. I have a tutorial series using the Createx paints and clears including wet-sanding, polishing, and waxing for a real nice shine on my YouTube channel if you're interested. The link to my channel is in my sig down below.

Thanks Craig. Well I'm actually confused on which clear I actually used. Looking back at my discussion with Dave G. I'm now pretty sure I actually did use the 4050 clear.

Edited August 7 by TransAmMike

[Kah puts]

Killer Comet 👍

[PappyD340]

Great looking Comet!

[TransAmMike]

Well I'm overwhelmed by all the replies to my Comet post.  To each and everyone of you Thanks very much!!!!!!☺️

[Maindrian Pace]

Very nice, the stance looks just right for a gasser or a '70s street freak, I can picture it doing a block-long burnout. 

[Horrorshow]

Stance looks great, aggressive, mean looking.

[crazyjim]

Looks great sitting up high.

[slusher]

Beautiful Comet, my neighbor hope mine looks as good as yours!

[XYHARRY]

Great looking Comet there Mike, I like the Gasser stance and that 427 cammer is the cherry on top. Well done.