I use a variety of methods to create the originals. Some modeling and sculpture mixed together. The Cyclone started out as a Thayer lexan body from the 70's with a lot of cutting and sculpting added to get the right width and details. The front grill is part of a JL diecast that was cut into 5 pieces, spaced and glued, cast again and then detailed with some sculpting to get the grill and headlights where I wanted them. The lower portion of the body from the beltline down was formed from styrene and sculpted to include the rocker panel lines and wheelwells. I took me, off and on, about a year to complete to where I was happy with it. The originals rarely survive the molding process. Most are very fragile when completed and getting them back out of the silicon usually does them in. The first good cast that comes out of the mold gets filed away for replication if and when the mold wears out. I squish mold the resin casts and place them in a vacuum container to help eliminate the air bubbles. I only use the tupperware for initial creation of the mold and storage. I take the molds out when casting, it makes removing the resin body easier.

-Paul

Here's a few shots of a finished Cyclone. I finally got my car!!! Looks great next to the Charger and Roadrunner!

-Paul

http://rqhpba.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pOov6bCG1zsNlKyDzmgw2F6_Qt-R4GLwX3yFrq0C36_zpJHIWLNozYDvyPamkJym8cu7CMNeOjaE/Mercury%20-%20Roadrunner-Charger%202.jpg

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Paul,

That Cyclone looks Awesum!!!! What a neat build and nice work. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Bob...21 lookin' good man...zilla

I use a variety of methods to create the originals. Some modeling and sculpture mixed together. The Cyclone started out as a Thayer lexan body from the 70's with a lot of cutting and sculpting added to get the right width and details. The front grill is part of a JL diecast that was cut into 5 pieces, spaced and glued, cast again and then detailed with some sculpting to get the grill and headlights where I wanted them. The lower portion of the body from the beltline down was formed from styrene and sculpted to include the rocker panel lines and wheelwells. I took me, off and on, about a year to complete to where I was happy with it. The originals rarely survive the molding process. Most are very fragile when completed and getting them back out of the silicon usually does them in. The first good cast that comes out of the mold gets filed away for replication if and when the mold wears out. I squish mold the resin casts and place them in a vacuum container to help eliminate the air bubbles. I only use the tupperware for initial creation of the mold and storage. I take the molds out when casting, it makes removing the resin body easier.

-Paul

Wow, this started out as a clear body! Did you use any other kind of glue beside superglue to glue plastic to the clear plastic? That’s good to know that they don’t always last the casting process, I would have been highly upset if I cast my Cobra and it fell apart with of my expecting the possibility!

I slosh cast a base using the lexan body as the mold. It had to be massively re-worked to get it where I was happy with it, but that was the starting point. The Bill Thayer body was an old item I held on to. I have a handful of Lancer bodies that may go through this same process one day. I also have a Thayer 69 Cyclone and Torino that may get re-worked in the future. I sculpted a 70 Torino for vac-forming and it will be the base for a new resin version. I still have a handful of 80's Stock Car Bodies to finish before I start that one up.

-Paul

I slosh cast a base using the lexan body as the mold. It had to be massively re-worked to get it where I was happy with it, but that was the starting point. The Bill Thayer body was an old item I held on to. I have a handful of Lancer bodies that may go through this same process one day. I also have a Thayer 69 Cyclone and Torino that may get re-worked in the future. I sculpted a 70 Torino for vac-forming and it will be the base for a new resin version. I still have a handful of 80's Stock Car Bodies to finish before I start that one up.

-Paul

I bet that took some serious modifications! It will be awhile before I get to the point of trying to cast a body, I’m trying to decide between squish molding and way my friend started doing it. Here’s a link where he gives a short tutorial on how he does it, you have to scroll down a little ways, his username is D.Bellis.

http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=15954

What an amazing stock car! :thumbsup:

Why didn't Aurora ever produce this one?

What an amazing stock car! :thumbsup:

Why didn't Aurora ever produce this one?

My question exactly! So I had to make my own!
70 Torino is in the future. I want the whole grid someday!

-Paul

Awesome Cyclone Stock Car :thumbsup: :thumbsup:, really like the stance and enjoyed the "How To" pics & explanations. ...RL