The 1976 Ford Torino by Revell
If not for the 70s TV show “Starsky & Hutch” I highly doubt this model kit would have ever been produced.
The show aired from 1975-79 and featured the 1976 Ford Torino nicknamed “The Striped Tomato”.
I read somewhere that they used up to 4 of these cars throughout the span of these episodes.
With this version of the kit being stock, it will make a great addition the junkyard diorama. Can’t get enough of these plain jane cars to bring a sense of realism to any junker display.
I went with a mint green met. available in 76 and very common back then. The Chassis and parts were pre coated with my ground coat mix (red oxide prime and flattening agent). I find that to be the ideal surface for adhesion when coating with rust and oil staining around engine/trans components.
Contents
The kit has 93 Parts
Engine is a 351 Windsor
Interior tub has separated door panels (nice for detailing)
Stock hubcaps
No custom parts
The tail light tree just happens to have the roof cherry from the Starsky and Hutch car.
Weathering
Weathering the interior tub and added 3d printed propane tank, scratch made parts boxes, photo etched glasses and Ford ignition key.
