Ceaser_Salad Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I am (also) doing a gt350. I used the AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Purple for the colour. Black base is Mission Models primer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Interesting colour selection, those AK Extreme Metal paints sure do spray nice. You going oob stock build ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Kewl color for your fastback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, Zippi said: Kewl color for your fastback. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 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'😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 I will get some pictures in a bit. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Fit it the best you can glue it and sand and do some putty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Nice work on the nose piece, great color too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 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 !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 It's shiny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Little progress. Still need to finish the engine though... http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_thumbsup.GIF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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