Mercury Comet pace car

[Scottnkat]

This kit was missing parts, but I ended up cannibalizing a few things, making a few things, and getting through it to get to what I wanted. I don't have the funds for a real '66 Comet Cyclone kit, so I started with the '67 Comet kit. This build was started off by chopping off the top and the front. I then used styrene to get the basic shape of the front end (which I think is much nicer than the '67 front end). I used a reusable coffee filter to make the grill. It was missing the hood, so I had to make a resin copy from another kit. I flocked the interior, but otherwise the interior is all box-stock. I used some parts box wheels and tires, then lowered the ride height just a little. I then made some home-made decals and coated the body in Future. I finished it off by using Sculpey to make a convertible boot. I realize that I did not change the rear to look like the '66, but overall, I am happy with it. I wish I were a better sculptor so I could have done better on the front end and the folded-up top, but this will have to do.
Here's the pics:









And a few more - here's the interior



Here's the engine compartment



Here's the underside



and finally, here's a good-bye shot

[o-man]

I like that a lot.

[Maindrian Pace]

Very tidy job, it captures the real car well. I like the stance and the grille looks very good.

-MJS

['70 Grande]

I agree; a really nice build of a significant Mercury! Your modifications look excellent to me!

[Porscheman]

Very nicely done!!!

[slusher]

l like it. very sharp build...

[PappyD340]

EXCELLENT job, looks great!

[Scottnkat]

Thank you, everyone. I appreciate the comments.

[Guest]

Nice, you missed the seam on the tranny tho.

[Scottnkat]

ah hah - so I did. I guess I was so worried about the other stuff, I didn't even think about that.

[Ford guy]

Good looking build Scott, nicely done.

[ChrisR]

Great model!

[Scottnkat]

Thanks, fellas

[the goon]

clean

Mark