Kmb0319 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I built the Revell 68 Mustang GT kit a couple years ago. Other than a few strange assembly methods (screw through the gas tank) that harken back to it’s origin as a die cast, it’s not a bad kit. For me, it was a weird build. It was one of those where everything went right all the way to final assembly, when a multitude of things went spectacularly wrong and left me with a highly flawed mess of a final product. At the same time, some of the things that were so right up until the end kept me from just starting over. I changed the wheels and tires multiple times and kept trying to make myself happy with it, but finally took it apart and decided to redo it. The engine, chassis and interior were left alone, as all my issues were on the outside and cosmetic. It was originally painted Acapulco Blue with the two-tone blue interior and white GT stripes. My finish was nearly perfect, but strange things happened at the end... something caused large gouges in the roof, my chrome trim kept smearing, and I still have no idea why waxing the same paint/clear I’ve used 20 times with the same wax I’ve used for years suddenly caused crazing in the hood and trunk. This time, I wanted to go less pretty and more mean. Since my interior was blue, it limited my options for color, so I went basic and painted it white. After stripping the old finish, sanding the body down and puttying the spot in the roof, I laid down a couple coats of Krylon Painter’s Touch White. I sanded and polished, and then added two coats of Duplicolor clear and polished/waxed it. For wheels, I went with the steelies that were in the Revell 69 Daytona for the “NASCAR” version. ( they don’t really look like Holman-Moody wheels anyway) I painted them white to match the body. Tires are from the parts box as well. I didn’t want to use any stripes on this one. It’s still not great, but I am happier with it now. It’s good enough to move on. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 33 minutes ago, michelle said: nice job Thank you, Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Looks great, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Like your approach. Downscale and plain-Jane look. Well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MININORTHFORDMAN Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Very nice the steelies make it look mean awesome build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Looks good, quite the sleeper look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 It's nice to see a Mustang with something of an understated look in white with steelies, not something most Mustang builders will do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 sweet build great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Excellent! And I agree.....steelies make the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misternemo Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Beautiful!! love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank you all! I’m just getting started on the Revell 69 Boss... that one has stripes and spoilers and Magnums, so it made sense for this one to be plain but purposeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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