CabDriver Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I’d like to build a 64 1/2 Mustang convertible, and from what I can tell this is about the only game in town…anyone have any experience with building one of these? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I built one long ago when it first came out. I got it together so I guess it was alright haha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I haven't built that specific kit but I've built the Hertz GT350 that shares about 90% of the same parts. It was a pretty trouble-free build. I don't remember any issues I didn't cause myself by using parts from other kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 They're not a bad kit if you get the new Revell version. I really enjoyed the build. It's one of the better kits I have built and a favorite of my collection. 1 (57) by Eric Lucas, on Flickr 1 (58) by Eric Lucas, on Flickr 1 (59) by Eric Lucas, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I’ve build built three so far. The convertible, the fastback, and the ‘65 Shelby. I have the ‘66 Shelby waiting in the wings. So you can guess what I think about them. In my opinion they are all very nice kits. Better than the original AMT annuals. Though I still like those too. And I’m looking forward to Round 2’s up coming ‘66 fastback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Thanks everybody! Looks like I know what I'll be ordering! Those two builds look great, thanks for posting @Fat Brian and @Hard_2_Handle_454- doesn't look like there's much I'd need to mess with to get a nice looking build. Maybe replace those molded-in window and door cranks, but nothing too major... Appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Builds up good, but in my eye the front end looks wonky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 3:45 PM, Sledsel said: Builds up good, but in my eye the front end looks wonky. I wondered if the space between the grille and the headlights needs to be filed down a little - although, admittedly, I haven’t studied one of these kits in person YET… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 9:45 PM, Sledsel said: Builds up good, but in my eye the front end looks wonky. Agreed. Comparing with photos of the 1:1 and the old AMT annual, the front end looks blunt, the front fenders ahead of the wheels extend too far down and the grille/headlight area needs attention. I don't know about the convertible, but the fastbacks made after the GT350-R issue also have a huge gap in the panel under the grille that shouldn't be there (but lack the narrow slot that should be present). I've been working on correcting a Monogram Shelby but fixing one thing leads to another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 11:02 AM, dodgefever said: Agreed. Comparing with photos of the 1:1 and the old AMT annual, the front end looks blunt, the front fenders ahead of the wheels extend too far down and the grille/headlight area needs attention. I don't know about the convertible, but the fastbacks made after the GT350-R issue also have a huge gap in the panel under the grille that shouldn't be there (but lack the narrow slot that should be present). I've been working on correcting a Monogram Shelby but fixing one thing leads to another... Blunt is a good way to describe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Concave headlight reflectors(buckets) would be a slight improvement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 7 hours ago, mk11 said: Concave headlight reflectors(buckets) would be a slight improvement... There's a round chrome disc that goes behind the headlights on these kits, if you don't use it and just put a bit of foil on the back of the clear lenses you could set the lights back almost a millimeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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