Erik Smith Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 Great looking results! Is that a decal for the windshield fade? If so, what was the source? Thanks. Airbrushed Tamiya clear blue.
57peppershaker Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Is there a release date yet ? Anybody know what the 4 Police agency decals will be ? Have to add a couple to my stash . . . . .
joeym Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Cannot wait for this. All I can really say for these big four doors from that time era is...Bring Em On!!!!
Tony T Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) I bought the Hobby Heaven release of the Interceptor a few years ago...still haven't built it yet!! May get another since I love the big Ford cars of the 60s and 70s! Never saw the Daytona Transport before or seen one built...looks like it could be a fun build. I just bought the "Phantom" Ford van yesterday...I built that kit back in the day when it was originally released, like the boxart van...back when I still brush painted bodies using the small Testor's jars and brushes!! Always wanted another to build stock...will see when I get to building it!! Edited September 30, 2012 by Tony T
migace Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 Does any one have a picture of this trans kit and maybe any built ups? I am really planning on doing a few of these, and a few wagons would be awesome too. ModelHaus resin http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?c=4106&p=69381 Car should look like a 500 wagon with the galaxie 500 grille. I also saw there was going to be a stock option in the AMT reissue? Would that mean a front grille with hideaways?
Rob Hall Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does any one have a picture of this trans kit and maybe any built ups? I am really planning on doing a few of these, and a few wagons would be awesome too. ModelHaus resin http://www.modelhaus...?c=4106&p=69381 Car should look like a 500 wagon with the galaxie 500 grille. I also saw there was going to be a stock option in the AMT reissue? Would that mean a front grille with hideaways? Modelhaus makes a Country Squire wagon kit also, with the XL/LTD style hidden headlight grille. Those parts originated in the original AMT '70 LTD 4dr ht, which was never reissued, because that kit's tooling was revised to make the Galaxie kit.
martinfan5 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 I need to figure out what I am going to do with the one I have now, the plans of doing a Phoenix PD cruiser is not looking like its going to happen
Agent G Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 I need to figure out what I am going to do with the one I have now, the plans of doing a Phoenix PD cruiser is not looking like its going to happen You can sell it to me................................ G
Danno Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 I need to figure out what I am going to do with the one I have now, the plans of doing a Phoenix PD cruiser is not looking like its going to happen Whiner. Won't Martay sell you a pair of 'cals? He ripped off half my production run! L L
Danno Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Whilest on the subject ... Here's an Arizona Highway Patrol buildup of the '70 Ford kit. (After BMF) (Before BMF)
1930fordpickup Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Just wondering why the Boss was ever put in this kit to begin with? Was it a cost saving thing or what ?
Rob Hall Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Just wondering why the Boss was ever put in this kit to begin with? Was it a cost saving thing or what ? Who knows...strange things went on over 40 years ago. They also had the Boss 429 engine in the '70 & '71 Torino Cobra annuals. It's odd since the '69 Galaxie XL kit had a regular 429.
1930fordpickup Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Who knows...strange things went on over 40 years ago. They also had the Boss 429 engine in the '70 & '71 Torino Cobra annuals. It's odd since the '69 Galaxie XL kit had a regular 429. The Torino I understand , it was for the NASCAR version. Maybe they looked under the hood of a Detroit police car that had a Boss put in place by Ford . They had to have a fast car to chase Hoffa and his friends . LOL
Chuck Most Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 I've heard one explaination of this engine being in this kit (I believe it was offered up by Terry Jessee in an old Light Commercial column in the other mag)- the kit was originally a curbside (it was based on a Galaxie promo), and when they decided to offer it up as a kit with engine detail, they just simply grabbed the first Ford engine tool off the shelf, and that engine mold just so happened to be for a Boss 429. Whatever the case, somebody was seriously asleep at the switch when the decision was made to power this with the Mustang-only Boss mill.
martinfan5 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 And another set of decals I could use too , but just like with the PHX PD ones, I wont hold my breathe Chief, when did you build it?
Danno Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Last year. It took Best Out of Box Light Commercial at IPMS Modelzona last November. Thanks, G. Edited October 28, 2012 by Danno
migace Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 I found these online, respects to the builders, I think I am going to get both transkits from Modelhaus
1972coronet Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 I found these online, respects to the builders, I think I am going to get both transkits from Modelhaus Gorgeous Galaxies ! Period colour combos and all ! My favourite item amongest them all ? The correct-for-1970 California license plates (first image) ! Kudos for doing that .
Rob Hall Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 I found these online, respects to the builders, I think I am going to get both transkits from Modelhaus Both of those are on my to-buy list, along w/ the '72 LTD Brougham 2dr and '70 Country Squire wagon. I wish they would do some Mercurys also--a '69/70 Marauder and '69/70 Monterey or Marquis conv. would be great.
dimaxion Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 I just received two of Sean's Mills . Only problem the Manual Transmission is attached to the one piece block casting . The slushbox was the only way these Crusiers were equipped in the day . Easy fix . I have enjoyed this kit since since 1970 . Good to see it back . Thanx
migace Posted November 3, 2012 Author Posted November 3, 2012 this one is up to 510.00! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Ford-LTD-Brougham-Pro-Built-Modelhaus-Resin-1-25-/290801552611?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D146%26meid%3D3206556276552607926%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D1079%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230872953730%26
Danno Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 this one is up to 510.00! http://www.ebay.com/...d=230872953730 That's not even nuts. It's STUPID!
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