My 1/18 Scale MM

**fairlane347** · 10-12-2006, 05:46 AM

Yeah very nice you beat me to it. I have the black crown vic and I have the Mustang cobra for a doner. I am still going to do mine when I have time. I am putting the supercharged cobra motor in mine since its all there. Good job dude.

This would be awesome if someone knew the right person to have a 1/18 scale MM made, all four colors too. Even if its just for our club, it would be cool. Anyone have any leads?

**Motorhead350** · 10-12-2006, 10:43 PM

I'd totally buy one!

**fairlane347** · 10-13-2006, 05:39 AM

I am debating on building a few of these for people here only. I have to do the first one like I mentioned above, but it could be a cool show piece. The problem is first they would all be black (I don't want to paint them). next is getting them, I found some but the black CV is less avaliable. Also cost would be up, have to buy two cars to make one plus lots of time to build. The things I can change is add 4V motor, cobra wheels and exhaust. The grill and other details would not be done. It might not be worth doing if they are not correct...thinking...

**Black 04** · 10-13-2006, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by fairlane347

I am debating on building a few of these for people here only. I have to do the first one like I mentioned above, but it could be a cool show piece. The problem is first they would all be black (I don't want to paint them). next is getting them, I found some but the black CV is less avaliable. Also cost would be up, have to buy two cars to make one plus lots of time to build. The things I can change is add 4V motor, cobra wheels and exhaust. The grill and other details would not be done. It might not be worth doing if they are not correct...thinking...

The black CV is starting to be less available. Also you have to locate a 2003 Mustang SVT for the wheels. You can use a CV Police Interceptor but you would need to fill the holes and paint it. To much work...

**Architect** · 10-13-2006, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Black 04

I couldn't find anyone that made the 1/18 scale MM. So I decided to make my own.
What do you guys think..

Black 04, sorry, I'm a little slow...love the work you did...
where did you get the model you started with and who manufactures it?
I just reworked a "Road Signature" Die Cast 1964 Mercury Marauder...
It came White with a light blue interior...looked kind of sheepish...

So I took it all apart, repainted the blue engine to the correct red...
repainted the interior to black... and now it looks much better..

Thanks, Architect

marauderpunk24 · 10-13-2006, 07:16 AM

That looks excellent. and ya, it would make a great show piece.

**Black 04** · 10-13-2006, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Architect

Black 04, sorry, I'm a little slow...love the work you did...
where did you get the model you started with and who manufactures it?

I purchased the model from a swap meet in Englishtown NJ. The name of the model is Motor Max.

**jgc61sr2002** · 10-13-2006, 04:37 PM

Nice job.

Looks great.

**OneBADLsE** · 10-13-2006, 04:56 PM

That would probably be the closest to me owning one

**ctrlraven** · 10-13-2006, 10:16 PM

Maybe we can do a poll to see how many people want one and contact a 1/18 scale model vendor and say "hey we have this amount of people who would buy this product if you made it, what can you do for us?" If I had the extra resources I would do it. I think it would be a great collectors item.

**reddog69** · 10-14-2006, 02:14 AM

If your lookin for a good spot to buy the 1/18th scale CV, check out policecarmodels.com, they may have what you need. I do scale models form time 2 time in an attempt to relive youger days. This place is kind of cool and I havent had any probs ordering in the past. They have all kinds of goodies for modelers and they do sell by the case. Hope it helps the interested, Reddog.

**seans** · 10-17-2006, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by ctrlraven

Maybe we can do a poll to see how many people want one and contact a 1/18 scale model vendor and say "hey we have this amount of people who would buy this product if you made it, what can you do for us?" If I had the extra resources I would do it. I think it would be a great collectors item.

That's a great idea! I would definitely buy at least one, maybe more.

Marty Cohen · 11-09-2006, 06:01 AM

Very Nice. Did you do the grill?

**Black 04** · 11-10-2006, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Marty Cohen

Very Nice. Did you do the grill?

No ...the grill is still CV. That is the hardest part to make...does anyone have suggestions??

**snowbird** · 11-10-2006, 06:08 PM

Black 04,

Glad to report i bought a mid 90s Mustang III project car as a donor for the wheels made by Meisto this afternoon and successfully dismantled the wheels to be put back on the Crown Vic. It wasn't easy as i had to drill a plastic bore inside each wheel to set them free. Used plumbers glue and they are now on the Vic axles rolling and turning perfectly.

The good thing about the Mustang III is that the rear tires are bigger than the front as in our genuine 1/1 scale car. The mag shape is little less alike our car thought. Since i missed last week attempt with a SVT2003, i'm up to 47 CDN $ X 2= 94$ for four 1 1/2 inches wheels diameter (yes, up here diecast are expensive). Modding die casts appear as costly as the real thing!

Now, the paint is next. I won't try anymore details as filing the cops lights holes in the roof and the pen light on each front door is enough for my taste.

I'm doin' this in secret since I told my son i drop and break the Vic and trashed it in anger. I promised that i will buy him another one for the Holidays. Can wait to see his face next Christmas !!

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