Greatest XY Falcon model ever

i'm sure you've all got a 1:8 scale XY Falcon GTHO in your collection, no?
This is mine from Icon Models, it cost $800 (now selling at $1300, not a bad investment) and it came as a partly built-kit; that is, some of it was partly built (doors were swung, paint and decals were on). The build was fun, but the instructions were a bit vague for the wiring harness. The only improvements i've made was some detailing of the underhood components (like the relay). There's not really any scope for improvement, such is the level of detail.




box had to be big


351 v8


part assembeled the chassis/interior


one wheel to give idea of size


building the wire loom (hardest part)


engine in place

more interior


the doors were already added at the factory so they could be correctly aligned.


dash in place. see, it really is a HO.


body to chassis

added the seat belts. the shoulder strap had to be added after the body was on because it joins both roof and floor


how it progresses. note box for my 1/12 mustang.


old modellers trick. sand the tread of the tire to improve visual realism. here it's half done


front grille added. basically done


how the engine looks at home. note the compliance plate, it's even filled out!


how the chassis looks finished.

finished model fills the desk. it's certainly impressive if you want a model with wow factor. it's a pity that so much of the assembly was done at the factory (if i'd know i would've asked for one completely unassembled).








here's the included a replica glove box manual.

Here's a scale difference to show how big it is. on top is my 1/25 scale xy falcon gtho (moffat).

Nice group of progress shots. Lets us experience what most of us won't. With today's cost of living, mortgage and kids, I won't own one.

Very nice. I have contemplated getting one of these but like ProBee said, the cost of living these days makes you think twice.

From building it, how difficult would it be to lower it in your opinion? Not that there is anything wrong with your build at all, I just like my XYs on their guts, and if I was going to get one, $1300 would be a lot of money to experiment with.

Cheers

AJ

That is HUGE!! Very nice model. Nice job on it.

Beautiful model - they were (and still are) only available as partly built-up kits with some minor assembly to be completed by the customer. Considering the detail and size it is good value for money, however tough times means most modellers will never own one - pity.

Looks like she's been well taken care of. Look, even got the original stickers in the engine bay!! Huh? What's that? It's a... model?!?

These are nice I don't own one but have built both a red one and a white one for a friend,that was about four or five years ago though.
But I remember the only real problem was the loom.

i think someone needs to cut and shut one or put a blown motor in

Andrew J wrote:From building it, how difficult would it be to lower it in your opinion?

i think you'd have to lower it like you would a 1:1 car. shorter springs at front, riser blocks at rear.