Moebius '65 Mercury Comet Cyclone news

[RancheroSteve]

Yes, just to clarify - I'm not looking for "super detailed" right out of the box - just something that is well-proportioned and accurately represents the major mechanical components, and could respond to the input of an advanced builder. Maybe something along the lines of AMT's '67 Shelby Mustang, which is usually held up as the best representation of a mid-sixties Falcon-based unibody chassis and small block Ford engine and has thus become the donor of choice for builders wanting to do a more detailed Falcon or Comet.

Based on what I've seen, I have a good degree of confidence that Moebius can get it right.

[BobbyG]

Somebody really ought to check out the inanimate corporation end of this!

You really ought to check your facts on that one!

I happen to know every employee at Moebius, all six of them (three full and three part time) - that includes the owners; and I also know almost all the folks who do contract and consulting work for us! Yes, sir, a big, inanimate corporation...

And by the way I also know the ownership at Round 2, pretty sure that Tom would be surprised to find that he's an inanimate corporation!

As for Revell I'd wager that their total work force US and Germany is less than 50 people!

 

 

 

Good for you Dave.

The critics on this forum often forget this hobby is for leisure and the passion to build according to your skills and vision is what makes it fun. I can name very few Asian kits that are twice  to three times the price of Moebius kits that do not have imperfections or they are curbside...nobody bashes them. And for the price they command, they should be extremely accurate. The beatings you have taken on the Satellite (awesome kit) , the Chrysler 300s, the Ford Pick ups and the upcoming 61 Pontiac hopefully will not prevent Moebius from sharing test shots and investing in future subjects. You have given us kits that most of us old hobbyist have wanted forever...Thank You. I have been purchasing each one as they come out anticipating quality, accuracy and enjoyment and have not been disappointed. Your product planning is outstanding not only for the subjects you chose and listen to what we want, but also from the aspect of different versions to satisfy our wants. The internet and forums enable you to preview test shots, but those who critique and point out imperfections without having the kits in hand are looking for more than expected from this hobby. If it's perfection they want, then maybe they can foot the costs to tool up a model kit. I applaud you and Moebius for giving us terrific kits and hopefully more to come. Thanks for that and setting your company overview straight.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Bobby well said. I agree we are getting some outanding kits for the price point. 

 

Edited September 8, 2015 by bobthehobbyguy

['70 Grande]

We haven't heard much lately about this upcoming release from the good people at Moebius; has anyone heard any new developments?

[Luc Janssens]

We haven't heard much lately about this upcoming release from the good people at Moebius; has anyone heard any new developments?

A built test shot was shown at the Toledo NNL last October.

[MrObsessive]

A built test shot was shown at the Toledo NNL last October.

And here it is!

These are the best I could do considering where the model was located and that I couldn't pick it up.

[tim boyd]

It was also on display today at the NNL Motor City.  IIRC Dave said that the next round of test shots with latest refinements was due at Moebius any day now.   TB 

[Luc Janssens]

And here it is!

 

 

These are the best I could do considering where the model was located and that I couldn't pick it up.

Thanks for the photo's Bill.

Just love those mid 60s cars with stacked headlamps.

 

['70 Grande]

I can't wait for this one to become available; thanks for the pics Bill!  First time I've seen any images of this upcoming kit, and so far they look great!

[tim boyd]

Cyclone at NNL Nats in early October (image from my 2015 NNL Nats Fotki Album)  Cheers....TIM

[ChrisBcritter]

Just curious, Bill or Tim: Is the Cyclone trim on the grille a separate part, from what you saw?

Hope the chassis will be a good fit under the '64 Caliente (or any other AMT '60-65 Falcon/Comet/Ranchero bodies).

Edited November 16, 2015 by ChrisBcritter

[RancheroSteve]

Looks good from what I can see in these photos. Glad to see separate door handles (and wipers?). I won't try to make any judgement on the mechanicals for now.

Still really looking forward to getting this one!

Edited November 16, 2015 by RancheroSteve

[drodg]

Great I cannot wait to build this car.

[Reeves Racing]

Thanks so much for the pictures. I can't wait for this kit to come out.

I am going to have to covert it to a sedan post but that will some of the fun.

 

 

[Nova-ss]

wow! great...I sure love and want to build this kit.I have a blast building moebius kits.I've had so much fun building the 65 plymouth....thank you Dave

[freakshow12]

Can't wait for this kit

[Rob Hall]

Thanks so much for the pictures. I can't wait for this kit to come out.

I am going to have to covert it to a sedan post but that will some of the fun.

 

 

 

Who knows, maybe Moebius will follow up the ht with a sedan, like they are doing with the Satellite and Belvedere..

[afx]

Thanks so much for the pictures. I can't wait for this kit to come out.

I am going to have to covert it to a sedan post but that will some of the fun.

Great car Mitch is it yours?  Looks like the Revell T-Bolt roof would be a good starting point for the conversion.

[Reeves Racing]

Great car Mitch is it yours?  Looks like the Revell T-Bolt roof would be a good starting point for the conversion.

Yeah JC its not super fast but its a fun little weekend racer.

I thought the same thing about the T Bolt top. I have a resin body that I originally started to use to build a copy of my car but the quality of the casting wasn't worth all the work and I quit working on it. I was trying to use the T Bolt top on that one and I made the mistake of using epoxy which also made the build go south. The top looks right so I bought another T-Bolt to use as a donor and have a lot of the parts and decals ready I just need Moebius to release their Comet kit and I'm off to the races. 

Edited November 19, 2015 by Reeves Racing
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[Reeves Racing]

I have three of these kits on order. First the estimated release was mid November.

That came and went and the revised estimated release was mid January.

When I checked in today it says the estimated release is now mid MARCH... good grief...

[tim boyd]

I have three of these kits on order. First the estimated release was mid November.

That came and went and the revised estimated release was mid January.

When I checked in today it says the estimated release is now mid MARCH... good grief...

Yes, it takes time to make sure a kit is as correct as possible, and sometimes that means multiple delays.   Just as was the case with the '61 Ventura, I expect any delays will be well worth it once the final product arrives (sharing just my own point of view here)....TIM

Edited December 5, 2015 by tim boyd

[MrObsessive]

I agree Tim! I got to see the original test shot at Toledo, and I was impressed by what I saw at that point. I didn't notice any major gaffes, although I'll admit I'm not that familiar with that era Comet.

Nevertheless, '16 is going to be another good year for Moebius---------I really like what they've been crankin' out lately. Subjects I've never thought would see the light of day!

[Reeves Racing]

Yes, it takes time to make sure a kit is as correct as possible, and sometimes that means multiple delays.   Just as was the case with the '61 Ventura, I expect any delays will be well worth it once the final product arrives (sharing just my own point of view here)....TIM

I'm sure it will be a good kit. I'm just an impatient person. I was hoping someone might know what the issue is and have some intel on a firm eta.

[Art Anderson]

Just curious, Bill or Tim: Is the Cyclone trim on the grille a separate part, from what you saw?

Hope the chassis will be a good fit under the '64 Caliente (or any other AMT '60-65 Falcon/Comet/Ranchero bodies).

Comets were all on the longer platform that was used for the Falcon station wagons, Sedan Deliveries, and Ranchero's.  Falcon sedans, hardtops and convertibles were built on a shorter platform, IIRC>

 

[unclescott58]

Comets were all on the longer platform that was used for the Falcon station wagons, Sedan Deliveries, and Ranchero's.  Falcon sedans, hardtops and convertibles were built on a shorter platform, IIRC>

 

Are sure about the above Art? I don't know about '64 and '65, I'm going to have to do a little research on that. But, I do know that the '60 - '63 Comet wagons shared the same wheelbase with all Falcon and Ranchero models. That was 109.5". The other Comet models, the sedans, hardtops and convertibles rode on a 114" wheelbase.

Okay, I quickly went and pulled out my copy of the Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975. It indicates that all of the '64 and '65 Comets and Falcons rode on the same wheelbase as they had in the previous 4 years. No change. 1966 with the new bodies, Falcon coupes and sedans moved up to a 110.9" wheelbase. Falcon wagons, 113". Comet which now shared the Fairlane body for '66, moved up a 116" wheelbase which it shared with Fairlane, on all models except the Fairlane and Comet wagons. Which then rode on the same 113" wheelbase as the Falcon wagons.

Edited December 6, 2015 by unclescott58