bogger44 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Here's my first completion of 2016. Painted in factory color Grabber Orange from a Model Master rattle can. I updated it to a '70 by adding the hood stripes and a chin spoiler. The front splash pan is too wide for the body, so I cut it in half and narrowed it by maybe 1/16th? of an inch (I just eyed it up). I had to do the same with the chin spoiler as well as reshaping it a bit for a better fit. I robbed it from a beater Revell '69 Mach 1 I've got. Oh yeah, I also molded the splash pan into the body, and in doing so pretty much obliterated the side marker lights, so I just trimmed out some BMF in their shape and put them on the body. The rear taillight panel/valance was a bit of a pain to get in decently. It's still not a great fit, but it was the best I could get it. Other than that, it was a pretty easy and straightforward build. Thanks for checking her out and any comments/questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Very nice stang. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Very nice indeed! I've built two of these and had exactly the same problem with the front pan that you did on both. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Love it. I'll watch out for the pan when I get to the one on my stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Well done, awesome color looking real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Beautifully done, love the "Grabber" colors on these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Very clean looking model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Very nice, clean build! Great paint and engine details. Great work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Super sharp build Tony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Nasty Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Very well done. Where did you get the Torque Thrust mags? Did they come with the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 gorgeous build !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 That's very nice, probably the best '70 Shelby that I've seen in a long time! Really nice and clean work all over, good looking paint job and sharp BMF. Those wheels and tires look just right too. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks guys. Very well done. Where did you get the Torque Thrust mags? Did they come with the kit? I stole those from the Revell '68 Mustang GT. They really did a good job on them IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Great looking Shelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Here's my first completion of 2016. Painted in factory color Grabber Orange from a Model Master rattle can. I updated it to a '70 by adding the hood stripes and a chin spoiler. The front splash pan is too wide for the body, so I cut it in half and narrowed it by maybe 1/16th? of an inch (I just eyed it up). I had to do the same with the chin spoiler as well as reshaping it a bit for a better fit. I robbed it from a beater Revell '69 Mach 1 I've got. Oh yeah, I also molded the splash pan into the body, and in doing so pretty much obliterated the side marker lights, so I just trimmed out some BMF in their shape and put them on the body. The rear taillight panel/valance was a bit of a pain to get in decently. It's still not a great fit, but it was the best I could get it. Other than that, it was a pretty easy and straightforward build. Thanks for checking her out and any comments/questions. The nicest, cleanest build of this kit I've ever seen!! Perfect color, and wheel/tyre choice. AMT Parts Pack tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 very nice, great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Beautifully done, love the "Grabber" colors on these...Great craftsmanship....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Very nice clean build. All of the details you added are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Fantastic built. Very clean and good paint job, especially great choice of color. Like it vey much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Clean, sharp, sweet, and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 She's a beaut Tony !!Well doneCheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Very nice Tony, good colour choice, nice details....well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks again guys for the comments. I absolutely love these in Grabber Orange, so it was a no-brainer when it came to color choice lol. The nicest, cleanest build of this kit I've ever seen!! Perfect color, and wheel/tyre choice. AMT Parts Pack tyres?Yep, those are the beautifully done AMT pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks again guys for the comments. I absolutely love these in Grabber Orange, so it was a no-brainer when it came to color choice lol. Yep, those are the beautifully done AMT pieces.Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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