patami Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) A stolled project that i picked up a couple days ago. Was ment to be in the Gumball build, but was never finished. The body is some 65 mustang dont know the manufacturer of it, the new widened backfenders are from Amt 67 mustang gt the front spoiler is part 65 part some partbox spoiler as is the back spoiler. But let the pictures talk for them self The bits and peaces that may or may not go into the car Front pretty much done. Will open up a couple of holes for the cooling. Side The wheels and tires are from Tamiya Skyline i guess Need some more spoiler to it and there will the wing from 06 Mustang on the top if the lid Edited May 11, 2014 by patami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I am feeling the 70's IMSA vibe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Something like that has been an ispirtaion to the build yes. Old on the out side new under the hood and in the cockpit Edited May 8, 2014 by patami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nice start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Thank you squirrel886 Edited May 9, 2014 by patami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Looks cool, very nice way to start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thank you slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Good start mate, i like body customs, it takes guts to cut up a kit i reckon, then work how the hell your going to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Excellent start, I like were this is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 DeeCee You start whit a vision and go on from that and hope that you will follow it thru. Iw got an extensive boneyard of stolled project where the vision has died. TFchronos Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Started on the front fenders. Trying to get a litlle more modern look to the car. Will round of the rear fenders too. Step 1 Did find some metal wheel in my part box. Wrapped the flare to bee around it and gave some heat whit a heardryer Step 2 Then on to a smaller diameter round thing and some heat to it again Step3 Glued in place Step4 Then on whit the outer sheet Done After some trimming almost there. All we need is a fenderflare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 That's better. Do the rears that way too. I was not feeling the original treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 freakshow 12 will do the rears that way too. It ll give the body the right kind of roundness im looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I agree. It will be sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Some times it takes a cuopel oif tryes First try We have our selfs a mustang/challanger No good Second Now wer talking. just have to do it once more in a little thinker styrene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Looks a great project and looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Brizio Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for showing us regular progress shots. I've never had the courage to alter the shape of a car beyond a roof chop. I like to see the transformations of builds. This looks like it's going to be very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 geetee66 thank you for your kind words. I have never pulled of an sucsessfull top chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks pretty awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Jaguar man 21 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 The project is stalling. Does any one have a spear 06 Mustang front that they could think of getting rid of? Iv run into front spoiler issue. Cant seem to come up whit anything desent that i would be happy whit. Ideas please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Patami... I think your project is stalling because you've gone about doing the mods the wrong way/ wrong materials. First, do you have reference pictures of what you want to accomplish - of a real 1:1 Widebody Mustang?? If not, Google ( images ) 1965 Mustang wide body. I have done this already & you will find a particular blue '65 widebodied Mustang. You can use this as a design study for your build. 2nd... Using styrene for the widened front/rear fenders is too messy & time consuming. Try getting some Tamiya 2-part epoxy putty. This stuff is perfect for your mods. You can shape it around the wheel-wells & once dry you can sand it into the shape you're trying to achieve. ?? Hope this helps ? Cheers Cliff This is the epoxy putty you will need... This is just 1 picture of the 65 Widebody I found... Edited May 23, 2014 by CJ1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Patami... I think your project is stalling because you've gone about doing the mods the wrong way/ wrong materials. First, do you have reference pictures of what you want to accomplish - of a real 1:1 Widebody Mustang?? If not, Google ( images ) 1965 Mustang wide body. I have done this already & you will find a particular blue '65 widebodied Mustang. You can use this as a design study for your build. 2nd... Using styrene for the widened front/rear fenders is too messy & time consuming. Try getting some Tamiya 2-part epoxy putty. This stuff is perfect for your mods. You can shape it around the wheel-wells & once dry you can sand it into the shape you're trying to achieve. Hope this helps Cheers Cliff This is the epoxy putty you will need... This is just 1 picture of the 65 Widebody I found... That one has been the inspiration for my build actually. I do have and have used the superb Tamiya epoxy puttu and your right its just a fantastic produt. Just wanted to challenge my self and try forming styrene for this one build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Luv widebody cars. I bookmarked this illustration from this guy's widebody work, since he had seemingly captured the look of the 427 Shelby Cobra roadster's fender flares.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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