RandyB. Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just finished up this MPC 1973 Mustang Mach1 and waiting for a front chin spoiler from Missing Link. Box art shows that a chin spoiler is included but there was no chin spoiler. Mach1 decals were from Keith Marks. Very difficult to made these old tooling kits look decent. Don't have an engine pic because I'm too embarrassed to show it. We need a retooled version of this style of Mustang with a decent looking engine compartment. The wheels used were the optional aluminum wheels available in '73. They did not come with the kit. Interior pic was taken before I decided to go with the blacked out hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 31 minutes ago, cobraman said: Looks good to me. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balaclava Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Knowing what this kit looks "in the raw," you did some amazing work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baycolony Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Randy, I have been saying the same thing about these Mustangs for years. It is about time a new tool of this generation Stang be produced. You did about as good as you could do with this. I would love to build a BOSS 351, (the fastest of all BOSSes BTW), and have the lousy MPC kit, but can't move myself to build it. I am still holding out hope we will someday get that newly tooled example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 having done some of these kits, I can say you did a fantastic job. this Stang looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Man, that's nice! You obviously overcame whatever issues it had! As usual, another clean job. Love your builds!!! Love the wheels on this 'Stang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks great Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Very nice work Randy. I know there has been some trial and error with this one. Hopefully Missing Link will cast more parts to allow builders to make either a Boss 351, 351 4v Mach1, or 429 CJ. All we need is: a realistic engine compartment like the Revelll 69/70 kits, a true 1/25th 351 (RIP SMBC) Cleveland and a 429 engine, ram air plenum and air cleaner, accurate dual exhaust system with oval mufflers, FOMOCO hub caps and trim rings, decals (available from Keith Marks) and some decent molded door panels. Needless to say this is the reason a new tool is needed as Round 2 is not going to invest in improving the existing one. Since that is unlikely to happen I'm going to cobble what I can together to build a semi-decent replica of several 71-73 Mustangs. FYI - Keith Marks also has decals for the Europa and Sprint versions. R&M has a mold for the standard flat hood that I gave to Norman many years ago. ML is supposed to be doing more parts courtesy of me destroying a Danbury Mint Boss 351. Rex PS Sorry to hijack the thread but I wanted everyone to know you do not have to settle for what comes in the box. At Edited January 9, 2018 by vamach1 Ps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looking good.. I would love to build similar like on movie death proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Janne Herajärvi said: Looking good.. I would love to build similar like on movie death proof You can get the coupe kit from Motorcity resin casters. It has the correct grille and hood. Edited January 9, 2018 by vamach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Ok, thank you Rex.. I might get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Janne Herajärvi said: Ok, thank you Rex.. I might get one See my updated post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Louis Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beautiful Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very nicely done, great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 A real beauty Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Balaclava said: It looks great! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beautiful work ! I always thought this MPC kit looked good and you've taken it to the next level . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very nice job. I like the look overall of the MPC body, but why does the hood have vents at the base of the windshield? They shouldn't be there. I think your build is very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very nice!!!! My dads first car was a 73 Mach 1 same color but with a vinyl roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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