rastta Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Finished up the Revell 1969 Boss 302. My first car was a 1969 Mach 1 but I always wanted a Boss. It was a decent kit - but the interior isn't correct for a 1969 Boss and appears to be the interior from their Shelby model. In researching how to paint the car, I found that Ford didn't do anything consistent with the painting of the underbody. In looking at a number of photos - I decided to try and replicate how they did the paint. It came out ok - but trying to do it with a rattle can was well, challenging. I decided to paint it Pearl White - using Testors White Lightening Lacquer because I really like how this paint lays down and dries so quickly. Since I took these photos I've fixed the front bumper and the rear panel and got them to seat better. I did make one fatal error in painting the hood. Didn't mask the front correctly when painting the black. I didn't realize it until I was putting on the final decals. Not sure why they have a decal for the black on the trunk and not the whole hood. I also messed up the woodgrain decal on the dash - so I painted that instead. Overall I'm happy with the build but the hood just bugs me... Edited April 24, 2019 by rastta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks really good to my eyes! The White paint color doesn't seem very "exciting" for a Boss 302 Mustang, but in my opinion is an excellent color choice because it brings a certain "elegance" to these muscle Mustangs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 great work it looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very nice clean looking build. I can see you did a lot of paint detailing on the chassis and suspension. The Pearl White color always looks better in person than in photos, it just doesn't seem to show the same shine in photos. I agree with '70 Grande about the white color giving it a more elegant look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks really nice in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very nice detailing. FYI on the rear spoiler. Don't worry - I have seen real cars with the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Sharp Mustang! I’m a fan of white, and it looks great here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 hours ago, espo said: Very nice clean looking build. I can see you did a lot of paint detailing on the chassis and suspension. The Pearl White color always looks better in person than in photos, it just doesn't seem to show the same shine in photos. I agree with '70 Grande about the white color giving it a more elegant look. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks sharp in white. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nice. A tip, for realism give the tires a scuff on the tread with some 320 grit sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Mack Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Probably the majority of modelers are perfectionists, and that is fine. But it takes some confidence to post pictures of your little mistakes. I LOVE PEARL WHITE paint jobs. Okay, you made an unforced error on the hood decals but , that is still a respectable model and no matter what your critics say, that's a real nice job. Edited April 25, 2019 by Daddy Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Daddy Mack said: Probably the majority of modelers are perfectionists, and that is fine. But it takes some confidence to post pictures of your little mistakes. I LOVE PEARL WHITE paint jobs. Okay, you made an unforced error on the hood decals but still, that is still a respectable model and no matter what your critics say, that's a real nice job. The hood paint on Mustangs has held me back on some builds. With scoops and bulges and thin stripes and curves it makes it quite a challenge for sure. Rarely can decals handle all the contours and lay down flat. Yes - hats off those those that figure out what works for them. Edited April 25, 2019 by vamach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Looks great! Really looks good in white! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very nice boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I didn't like the hood decals either. Thought it was kind of weird too, but I think it was so you could use it for a Mach 1 build or for when you make the 302 with a shaker hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTS GUY Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Awesome build in white! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olschoolkid Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I think you did an excellent job on this Boss. I really like the white since it's not a color you see a lot on these types of builds. It really does give a touch of class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Don't be so rough on yourself Joe...it looks awesome to my eyes. My buddy had one of these in high school (1971) and man was I envious! Still one of my favorite cars today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) On 4/24/2019 at 1:45 PM, vamach1 said: Very nice detailing. FYI on the rear spoiler. Don't worry - I have seen real cars with the same issue. Ya know - after I was done it didn't look right to me but the illustration on the box makes it look like it should go the way I did it. Funny thing is now that you showed the instructions - I realized at that point I hadn't even looked at that illustration... Edited April 25, 2019 by rastta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I think the biggest dilemma I always face is - how exact do I try and replicate the factory colors etc. Most of the time I wind up somewhere in the middle - often going with a non factory color for the body and trying to replicate the detailing the best extent I can. Needless to say - it's always an adventure and learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 hours ago, rastta said: Ya know - after I was done it didn't look right to me but the illustration on the box makes it look like it should go the way I did it. Funny thing is now that you showed the instructions - I realized at that point I hadn't even looked at that illustration... Hopefullly it will pop off and you can flip it around. I have a 1:1 72 Mach1 that I installed a rear spoiler so it's the first thing I notice on any 69-73 Mustang real or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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