Gran Torino NASCAR

[Aldo Carvalho]

1/25 AMT (ex MPC) kit in a fantasy look
Thanks for the visit and attention
Aldo

[935k3]

Nice looking model. I really like these older NASCAR cars compared to the new cars.

[tuned.by.twenty]

I can't find anything to pick on, two thumbs up! That black and white photo is very realistic.

[quadzero]

The colour is fantastic and your building skills are very clean. Very good looking model.

[F1-Fan]

Hi Aldo,

Great job on this one!

Two questions:
Is this model the 1972 Model King's Torino?
Do you have a WIP of it? I'm asking because I have this one to be build and I would like to have some building references.

Thanks,

[Aldo Carvalho]

Thank you all for your attention and comments.
F1-Fan - Yes, it´s the same kit.I liked the decal sets that comes in the box, but if you want to do any original version, there is the option of Powerslide decals.
I did not took photos during the work, but I warn you to be careful with the chassis wheelbase that does not exactly correspond with the body.I think that the combination of the two parts of the chassis can be increased, but depends on settings you will notice before the start of your assembly. Also the front wheels tend to get very close to the fenders and should be better adjusted to fit inside the body.
The original exhaust pipes seems terrible and can be better replaced by brass tubes.
Good luck!

[F1-Fan]

Originally Posted by Aldo Carvalho

Thank you all for your attention and comments.
F1-Fan - Yes, it´s the same kit.I liked the decal sets that comes in the box, but if you want to do any original version, there is the option of Powerslide decals.
I did not took photos during the work, but I warn you to be careful with the chassis wheelbase that does not exactly correspond with the body.I think that the combination of the two parts of the chassis can be increased, but depends on settings you will notice before the start of your assembly. Also the front wheels tend to get very close to the fenders and should be better adjusted to fit inside the body.
The original exhaust pipes seems terrible and can be better replaced by brass tubes.
Good luck!

Aldo,

Thank you for the advise!

Regards

[bigbertha]

Looks really good. The 72 Torino is a particularly nice shape, with the 'coke bottle' look. I reckon Ford UK based the Mk.3 Cortina on that shape!

[Viccario]

Very nicely built! I like the older NASCAR racers!