Hardcastle and McCormick Coyote [FINISHED]

Scale-Master

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October 2020

Hardcastle and McCormick Coyote [FINISHED]

Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, January 26, 2024 12:47 PM

This is the reissue of the older MPC kit. The IMC Avenger got me going on a kit-car kick and while the enamel paint on its body is curing I started on this. The original first season car bodies were inspired by (partially copied from?) the Manta Montage, and while this kit looks more like them than the second season cars (built off DeLoreans), it is not all that accurate. Plus there are not so subtle differences between the various cars. So I'm not too concerned about making an "exact replica" since this kit can't build one without a lot of work. I'll use the same basic curbside approach on this as I did on the Avenger (and the STP Turbine Lotus from a few months ago) due to the type of kits these are.

The first step was to repair the defective edges of the engine cover and main body where they fit together. While the two parts looked OK, the edges were very soft and uneven. Filler was required to square up the faces that make the panel lines between them.

Next was to get the little piece of the top of the engine cover (over the rear window) cleaned up, with all those annoying sink marks, and then fair it into the main section.

Before I cemented the engine cover to the body I built up the basic tub and installed magnets to it and the body. Nothing at this point fit true or square so liquid cement was instrumental to allow adjustment for alignment.

Now that I had a solid body to chassis mounting system I glued the engine cover to the front body section to be able to address the uneven issues where the upper and lower meet as well as the inconsistencies of the two upper body sections.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:11 PM

There were a few areas that were too low where the engine cover and body meet. Rather than sand the surrounding high parts down, I filled them with 0.015 sheet styrene and featheredged them.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:15 PM

Will you paint it red!?

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, January 27, 2024 8:03 PM

Of course.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 27, 2024 8:15 PM

Cool

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lurch

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August 2021

Posted by lurch on Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:01 AM

I remember that show. The car was the only great thing about it. I bet you will do a great job on it. I will be watching.

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, January 28, 2024 10:14 AM

After I reshaped the rocker panels to follow the contour of the lower edges of the body, I fitted the rear scoops to the tub using magnets to make painting easier.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Monday, January 29, 2024 10:19 AM

Next I built up the engine and suspension. Since the tub wasn't true, nothing related to the suspension was square or true and the wheels did not line up the same in any of the wheel wells; so that was fixed. The front to rear, height and track had to be set individually for each corner. Yes, it sits lower than the cars on T.V., but since it's not an accurate model why not improve the stance aesthetically? Now it's time to get back to the body prep for painting.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 2:31 PM

I used some older Testors Model Master enamel Italian Red for the body; it's about the same age as the kit. It went on almost as well as the older green enamel I used on the Avenger, and it was also reduced with lacquer thinner. It will have to cure for a while more even though it's been drying for a few days now already.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:27 PM

Looking good ; I used Italian red on my Ferrari 250 Short Wheelbase Berlinetta Really nice paint!

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:30 PM

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Monday, February 5, 2024 8:50 PM

It's nice that the kit includes BFG Radial T/A tires and the tread is clearly identifiable as the second generation design. The sidewall detail however is bold and at the same time on the soft side and out of scale. (I still have a real set of BFG's to compare to.) I'm not too concerned if the tires are not the correct sizes for the car. I used Tamiya LP-4 Flat White to hand paint the lettering. It sticks amazingly well and flexes like an acrylic; I was even able to mount the tires to the rims after painting.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:41 AM

After a polish and wax (no clear coat), it's time to add the other details to the body. These older enamels are still very good paints, they just need more dry & cure time compared to the newer lacquers.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12:04 PM

Paint really gleams!

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:54 PM

I used the kit decals for the stripes, but they had a matte sheen so I polished them while they were still on the sheet before applying them. When applied they responded to decal solvent well (to wrap around the front edges) but are somewhat fragile. I made new exhaust tips from aluminum.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, February 9, 2024 9:42 AM

I shot the headlight covers with Tamiya Smoke and assumed the headlight detail in buckets might be visible so I painted and installed those parts. Maybe with a flashlight the headlights are visible…

All the clear parts fit pretty well.

The taillights were done with Tamiya acrylics and foil.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Friday, February 9, 2024 10:30 AM

Looking great!The rear tailight panel is very realistic!

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Surface_Line

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August 2005
From: Seattle, WA

Posted by Surface_Line on Friday, February 9, 2024 7:52 PM

Do you have any plan for sourcing some side windows? I was all hot on the trail of building this as an open top spyder until I realized I didn't have windows, cut down or not.

Thanks,
Rick

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Tanker-Builder

Member since
October 2019
From: New Braunfels, Texas

Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, February 10, 2024 7:30 AM

Methinks!

Ya have me definitely seeing RED! I have a Ferrari and a few American vehicles painted with that color. Turns out I still have four unopened bottles of the MM color!

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:18 AM

Surface_Line

Do you have any plan for sourcing some side windows? I was all hot on the trail of building this as an open top spyder until I realized I didn't have windows, cut down or not.

Thanks,
Rick

I don't think T.V. car ever had side windows, so no need to add them. It shouldn't be hard to add cut down windows for a spyder version though.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:20 AM

Finished.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Eugene Rowe

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May 2022

Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, February 10, 2024 11:09 AM

Came out great!

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bobbaily

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November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, February 10, 2024 1:52 PM

Looks great-fit & finish better than the real one.

Bob

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fox

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January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Saturday, February 10, 2024 7:36 PM

Outstanding! Toast Toast Toast

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DRUMS01

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June 2018
From: Ohio (USA)

Posted by DRUMS01 on Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:42 PM

Great job Scale-Master, the result was definately worth your effort. Nice modeling skills and attention to the details too.

I've often thought of modifying this kit into a McLaren racer with a detailed engine seen in the back and rear glass. yours looks surperb just how it is....

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