1320wayne Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Here are pictures of another completed project. I just put the finishing touches on this one within the hour. It is an AMT Firefighter pro stock Mustang II kit built as the Scott Shafiroff pro stock. The decals were provided by Bad Habit Motorsports, when they were around. The body has been lengthened to meet the wheelbase of the real car. The build features basic engine detailing such as plug wires and fuel lines. The headers were scratchbuilt out of solder and aluminum tubing. The whellie bars and parachute were sourced from the parts box. The resin cast helmet is in place because unfortunately, when I was attaching the chassis for the last time, as I was stretching the body to get the chassis in, the front end cracked on the upper drivers side fender. Normally I wouldn't choose to hide something like that but since the paint, decals and clear coat were all finished I really had no choice. This was a fun one to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 A really nice Pro Stocker. Very cool detailing and decals. I love that you took the time to lengthen the body to make it look correct. Sorry to hear about the body damage. It is still a really sharp Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Nice job, Wayne. It is always pleasing to see someone building historically accurate models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Killer build Wayne. I applaude the lengthening of the hood area. It looks spot on and seamless. I wish I had the gumption to try something like that. Me Likey. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 That turned out great. What a nice build. I really like what you did. Very Cool for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Nice build. Very Clean and Great engine detail. i built a mustang II long time ago. was a revell hot rod One. not the best kit. plastic 2 piece tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Wayne: I'm curious about the lengthening. I thought that was first done on the FWD cars. Was that the case with this one or is the MPC kit too short? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) Wayne: I'm curious about the lengthening. I thought that was first done on the FWD cars. Was that the case with this one or is the MPC kit too short? Thanks, Mike The early versions of the Mustang II pro stock cars had an almost stock wheelbase. By the later 70's, pro stock teams that were still using this body style were lengthening the wheelbase for better weight transfer. The Dyno Don, Gapp and Roush and Bob Glidden cars were all primarily stock wheelbase cars. This car along with the likes of Herb McCandless, Eddie Shartman and the Super Fly car were done later and had longer wheelbases. Bear in mind that my data may not be 100% accurate but this is to the best of my knowledge. Edited March 20, 2010 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kampmann Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 First of all Wayne, very nice model and great photos too! But, I have to disagree with the wheelbase discussion. If you're not sure, grab an NHRA rulebook from the era you're building from. The Herb McCandless and Glidden cars are one in the same. Bob had the car built and didn't like it, so it was purchased by Herb. Also for future reference, there was no cowl vent behind the hood. That is, the hood should extend all the way to the windshield. Jim Kampmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kampmann Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Here's a photo by Tom Nagy of the Herb McCandless car (was Glidden's). Jim Kampmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raisin27 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Nice save with helmet! Sometimes we need to be creative. Mustang II's were some of my favorite pro stocks. I even built a few myself but havent tried this one. Yours looks good as always. Looks like you got the stance just right. Raisin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hey, if you didn't say anything about why the helmet was there, we would have never known... Nice job, it looks really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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