Scottnkat Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I like that a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Very tidy job, it captures the real car well. I like the stance and the grille looks very good. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I agree; a really nice build of a significant Mercury! Your modifications look excellent to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Very nicely done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 l like it. very sharp build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 EXCELLENT job, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thank you, everyone. I appreciate the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Nice, you missed the seam on the tranny tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 ah hah - so I did. I guess I was so worried about the other stuff, I didn't even think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Good looking build Scott, nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks, fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 clean Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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