taaron76 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Now that the '68 Shelby GT500 is complete and under glass, I can start on her older sister. This is what I have accomplished in a few hours so far and hope to make good timing on this one. Tim Edited April 8, 2017 by taaron76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthOz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks nicely molded. Also different from Revell's 68 GT, which is the one I'm doingInterestingly, both have the same mold line in the C-Pillar, which is a PITA to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice start tim. You can bet I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice start tim. You can bet I'll be watching.X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice Tim. Definitely my fav Mustang of all time. Thanks for showing the set up for your opening doors. What do you use for the hinge itself? Any chance on a small tutorial on the material and the bending?If the '68's any indication, another great build coming our way.Looking forward to more.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks everyone!David - I can try and put together a little video of how I make the hinges and attach them, if that will help you. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I built this kit in October last, way better kit than the amt 68 Shelby. I'll be watching your build very closely. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I built this kit in October last, way better kit than the amt 68 Shelby. I'll be watching your build very closely. Keep up the good work! Night and day difference between those two kits. Hopefully this one will be easier... I am planning on a 5.0 Coyote for this build.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nice, the 5.0 will be"sweet". You do beautiful work my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I ordered a new airbrush and wanted to try it out, so the '67 Shelby got some primer. I've never been big fan of spending hundreds of dollars on an airbrush, especially since I get amazing results with my Badger 350, but this was well worth the money... and half off, not to mention I love the gravity fed system and trigger style action. All of the doors and trunk are cut and hinged. I created the door jambs and got the inner door panels aligned. this one was a chore to recreate the new door jambs, based off of how the kit aligned up, so it was tricky. I also filled in the front bumper and cut the old grill out for the new photo etch one I ordered. A couple of small defects to fix that I noticed after the primer dried, but nothing major. Attached is a pic of the color scheme that I am going for, with the exact same wheels that it has, but I will add the 3-bar spinner to it. The only other difference is that it will be a matte finish, versus gloss, and I haven't exactly figured out if I will stripe it the same way, but it will be striped. This Shelby will also be getting the Coyote 5.0 in it as well, if it fits. Thanks for looking! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 What brand is the airbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 What brand is the airbrush?Len, Here is a link to the exact one I purchased. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331546418879?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITTim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Looking nice! Nice work on the doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I was able to easily get out a few of the imperfections during the primer coats. I sprayed the base coat of Eleanor Metallica Black that will be taped up/off for the stripes. Once its taped, I will spray the Dodge Green with Envy over the top of it, leaving the stripes showing with the black. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice Tim. I like the new air brush, Cant wait to see the final paint you lay with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nicely done, having the doors open inside the fenders instead of swinging out. Most guys opening doors get this little detail wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nice Tim. I like the new air brush, Cant wait to see the final paint you lay with it. Thanks, Jim. Unfortunately, it will have to wait until the weekend. I will be out on business in Hawaii for the rest of the week. I know, I know... but, someone has to do it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nicely done, having the doors open inside the fenders instead of swinging out. Most guys opening doors get this little detail wrong.I can't remember who it was off the top of my head, but someone in this forum gave me that nice hinging tip a few years back. Cutting the door and trunk out is a chore, but once you do one like that, it's hard to let one slip through your fingers without doing it again. It takes some planning and elongates the build, but I think it adds so much more detail than not opening them up. This one was a challenge, no doubt, but well worth the effort.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Len, Here is a link to the exact one I purchased. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331546418879?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITTimThanks Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just a little sneak peek of the color scheme and stripes. I went with a matte clear on this one to do something different and get away from shiny for a change. More to come tomorrow when it dries. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 I'll post some pics later after I get the wheels painted, but this one came out pretty good. First time I've painted a matte finish, versus a glossy one. No wet sanding or polishing happening with a matte finish. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Well the color choice is really cool Tim. And sometimes ya just gotta do something different so ya dont get burned out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 That green's actually not too far off a color that was seen on the real ones that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 That paint looks awesome Tim !!! Really nice work on the doors. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Love the look of this and nice work on hinging the panels.Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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