67 Mustang GT350

[Ceaser_Salad]

I am (also) doing a gt350. I used the AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Purple for the colour. Black base is Mission Models primer.

[Cool Hand]

Interesting colour selection, those AK Extreme Metal paints sure do spray nice.

You going oob stock build ??

[Ceaser_Salad]

12 minutes ago, Cool Hand said:

Interesting colour selection, those AK Extreme Metal paints sure do spray nice.

You going oob stock build ??

Yes Sir!

[Painted Black]

I once tried building this with the front grille section painted separate!  Big time fail... now I always assembly first and paint as a unit. Hope it works out for you.. Cool color for a Mustang.

[Ceaser_Salad]

2 hours ago, Painted Black said:

I once tried building this with the front grille section painted separate!  Big time fail... now I always assembly first and paint as a unit. Hope it works out for you.. Cool color for a Mustang.

I wanted to have them as one unit, but I didn't think I could fit the interior and chassis assembly in after the front was on. 

Thanks though,

[Bills72sj]

I always attach the front and rear pieces to the body before paint. Makes for better results. If the chassis needs modification to fit after the fact so be it.

Here is a 67 GT I just finished this year. The hardest part was stuffing a 427 Cammer motor in the little engine bay.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/165233-427-cammer-in-a-67-mustang-gt-aka-platinum-pony/

 

[Zippi]

Kewl color for your fastback.  

[Ceaser_Salad]

23 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Kewl color for your fastback.  

Thanks!

[TransAmMike]

Another thing about not putting the front bumper on on this kit first is if you at least didn't test fit it and make necessary adjustments you will take a chance of messing up the nice paint you put on it. Just sayin'?

[Ceaser_Salad]

Well everyone is right (as always).

The front just doesn't fit... so I will glue what fits in place then putty from behind, do another coat of purple. That might fix it.

[mustang1989]

Good lookin' lil' build Declan!!! Yes sir....I've been down that no-fit road a time or two but I'm certain you'll work this out.

[Ceaser_Salad]

1 minute ago, mustang1989 said:

Good lookin' lil' build Declan!!! Yes sir....I've been down that no-fit road a time or two but I'm certain you'll work this out.

Got any pointers for the nose? It seems too wide for the body at points... Also the locating "tabs" just... came off. 

[mustang1989]

59 minutes ago, Ceaser_Salad said:

Got any pointers for the nose? It seems too wide for the body at points... Also the locating "tabs" just... came off. 

Let's see what you're working with Declan.

[TransAmMike]

 

 

36 minutes ago, mustang1989 said:

Let's see what you're working with Declan.

I do remember it didn't fit very well and as Joe said, pics would help.

[Ceaser_Salad]

I will get some pictures in a bit. Stay tuned!

[Ceaser_Salad]

I filed down the headlight insert areas, and that has helped a bit. This was before filing, so the gap is a little less terrible.

[slusher]

Fit it the best you can glue it and sand and do some putty..

[Olskoolrodder]

Nice work on the nose piece, great color too  

[mustang1989]

I've got the same fit issues with my '67 Mustang Fastback kit Declan and I'm prepping my parts pretty much how you're doing here. The molds on these kits are VERY old and this is what tends to happen. I did have a spare kit in the stash and the fit on that one was even worse. Carl's got the right idea which I'll do to mine as well once I get the initial fitting & prep finished up. Looks like you're sorting the issues out with yours.

[adamelvis]

Hi Declan,

I agree with the previous comment ....     If you want to fill in the gap in the front end, you should fill it with putty, sand and then rescribe the panel line. You will have to give it another coat of paint, but it will look clean & sharp.

This will be a nice build when done !!

 

[Ceaser_Salad]

It's shiny...

[FLHCAHZ]

Looking good!

[Ceaser_Salad]

Little progress. Still need to finish the engine though... http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_thumbsup.GIF

 

[Ceaser_Salad]

I am really close to getting this one done. In all honesty, it is my best automobile model yet (just watch as i accidently sit on it or something).
Once the front bumper that Mustang here provided (many many thank you's to him for that) arrives, it will be the last touch.
Instead of BMF I might instead do molotow pens or maybe do black trim instead. Not sure which yet.



Chrome trim on one seat, one to go.







Also for size comparison with the GT.

[Ceaser_Salad]

Under the hood, and with the rest until I get the bumper on.



I am overly happy with the wiper blades themselves. It's a silly little thing, but I think they just look nice.