Dirkpitt289 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 This is the 1992 Mustang Mach III Concept, probably the most familiar concept Mustang. This two-seater roadster was created to spark interest before the release of the 1994 Mustang. It had a supercharged 4.6L 4v V-8 with 450-horsepower, 440 ft-lbs. of torque, a top speed of 180 mph, a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds, and a 1000-watt stereo system. From what I can tell there was 2 prototypes of this car. One was a Red/ Orange and the other was Green. From what I understand the Red orange one was destroyed in a fire. The final remaining model--the green one pictured below--sold at Christie's Auction in 2002 for $491,500. Here is the other one Personally, I’m glad the Guys and Gals over at Blue Oval never choose to mass produce this thing. Seriously, doesn’t it look like the offspring of a really portly Pony and a old Hyundai Tiburon? In all fairness, it’s pushing over 400HP, and I actually kind of like the interior. Every time i look at this car it reminds me of Jenifer Lopez. Onto the kit. I bought this off Evilbay for 99 cents (Not sure I like this car enough to have paid market value for it)not including shipping. The box was tattered and the kit was started. I left the assembled motor alone but disassembled the bits attached to the ubdercarrage More to follow. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Interesting subject , I cant wait to see this completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Interesting. I've only seen the red one - I didn't know there was a second one. I like that green better than the red. What color are you doing yours in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Interesting. I've only seen the red one - I didn't know there was a second one. I like that green better than the red. What color are you doing yours in? I'm still unsure at this time. I don't have either of the Ford colors in my collection so I was thinking of using a color I do have (FLOQUIL Maroon). I went to the local train shop today and looked through their colors and that didn't have anything that matched either. Part of me seems to be leaning toward the red/ orange but I'm still not sure. Time will tell. All input is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I always thought this was a funky looking car, when it first hit the scene. I kind of like it better now, but that "tray" hanging down below the rear end, is it supposed to be like that??? Or is it retractable? Sure hope so. Otherwise you might wonder what the Ford designers were thinking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I always thought this was a funky looking car, when it first hit the scene. I kind of like it better now, but that "tray" hanging down below the rear end, is it supposed to be like that??? Or is it retractable? Sure hope so. Otherwise you might wonder what the Ford designers were thinking.... i liked it too just hate the stupid windshield and the fact that it was a convertible, that piece youre talking about, im cutting off it does look stupit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 WOW, good stuff Frank. Who donated the roof? I also like your wheels. I'm sure that having a roof will negate the reasons for that piece behind the drivers head from rising and lowering. (See 4th picture from the top of this thread to see what I mean) Not that I know what that does in the first place. I would suspect that its to far forward to be a spoiler. I really want to see more of your build. Time to get working on Jennifer Lopez. I started with the undercarriage. I usually like to build production and race cars. I'm not really a "Show Car" guy. I'm not in slamming cars or multi-colored fancy interiors etc. It's not that I have anything against that sort of thing its just not MY thing. So this is a first for me making a "Show Car." The supercharged 4.6L 4v V-8 with 450-horsepower was repainted and mounted in the chassis. It's not a V-8 but at that horse power how can I complain? The completed rear suspension. It's funny how the camera highlights things that are hardly visible in person. I guess I'm going to need to take a brush and touch up the undercarriage a bit. Those speckles of white look horrendous. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 WOW, good stuff Frank. Who donated the roof? I also like your wheels. I'm sure that having a roof will negate the reasons for that piece behind the drivers head from rising and lowering. (See 4th picture from the top of this thread to see what I mean) Not that I know what that does in the first place. I would suspect that its to far forward to be a spoiler. I really want to see more of your build. Time to get working on Jennifer Lopez. I started with the undercarriage. I usually like to build production and race cars. I'm not really a "Show Car" guy. I'm not in slamming cars or multi-colored fancy interiors etc. It's not that I have anything against that sort of thing its just not MY thing. So this is a first for me making a "Show Car." The supercharged 4.6L 4v V-8 with 450-horsepower was repainted and mounted in the chassis. It's not a V-8 but at that horse power how can I complain? The completed rear suspension. It's funny how the camera highlights things that are hardly visible in person. I guess I'm going to need to take a brush and touch up the undercarriage a bit. Those speckles of white look horrendous. Thanks for looking nice start, roof came from a C6 snaptite. i think that spoiler was fords idea of controlling buffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnS Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The roof makes it look like a completely different car- more modern perhaps. It looks great like that with those wheels too. Can't wait to see this one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 From that rear shot, it looks sort of like a modern MB 300 SL. I think it's the new roof that does it, which btw looks really good!! Now you've almost made me want to get one of these suckers.... And the mufflers look like Flowmasters, cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 WOW!!! Love that 5th pic oh im sorry what were we looking at again"oh yes the car" looks like your off to a good start nice hardtop pics will be looking for it in under glASS ooops sorry!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 The front suspension on Jennifer Lopez has been completed Working the 4 disc brake rotors Drilled out the slots in the Recaro seats for the seat belts Dashboard Here's another sot of the back end of our model Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Dirk, doing a good job, looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 There should be a third car then, unless it was the red car. Because not long after the prototype was out someone built a 1:1 replica of the car. I would have to research it some more, I just remember seeing an article in a magazine about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I had this kit and it is now spread out over half a dozen builds. I was going to build it but couldn't get past that ugly windshield. Keep it going, so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Continuing with Jennifer its time to lay some carpet This process is a first for me. I found that my LHS sold this Flock like material. It was a smaller amount and cost less then then the actual Flocking material but I'm hoping it works the same. For those that have never used or seen how this works. First pour a little of the Flock like material into a strainer and sift. Before After Next I mixed a mixture of Elmers glue with some water Then apply the mix to the area that needs to be carpeted. Once the Flock is applied I pat it down with a finger and that's it. Considering this was my first attempt I was happy with the results Next I think I'll be tackling the body and some paint. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 The body has been primed and sanded. Next will be another round of Mr Surface Primer, light sanding and then some paint. The dash and door panels are masked and ready for some paint. Here is the paint I choose. Metallic Green First cote of paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks for the kind words guys There she sits with two cotes of color Interior shots Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I added 3 or 4 cotes of clear. I hate to admit it but I lost count. :roll: Added the black to the lower back and front of the car Some touch up work will be required but nothing major Side vents get a few cotes of black Here are the tail light lenses. They came out of the box in chrome and then I added some Model Masters clear red Before After, I actually like the way it looks Next time I'll be adding the interior tub to the body. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Fitting the interior tub into the body I don't have any photos to show this next issue but after fitting the tub in place which fit nicely in the cockpit area I found that the engine compartment walls didn't match up with the body. There was almost a 3/16 inch gap. Using some clamps, a soft rag to protect the finish and some CA glue I forced the kit to see things my way I rarely win any arguments with my models but I won this one. Time to mount the body and interior on the chassis. Well things are back to normal. I lost the battle with this one but not the war. The cost was that the front suspension fell off the car. As I tried to remount the front suspension another issue arose that I wasn't suspecting. For some unknown reason the front of the car was riding high. Sorry no pics After lots and lots of fiddling it appeared that the springs and shocks were topping out in the wheel wells so I chopped them down a bit and remounted the front suspension. It helped a little but not as much as I hoped The only other thing I could come up with to lower the front was to start shaving the frame where the cross member meets the frame. I also ended up grinding down the frame. the amount of plastic removed does not accurately reflect the height the car was lowered but it is a bit better. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Great progress. Its looks like its comming together quite nicely .btw cool color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Great choice for body color it's very striking! I somehow ended up with three of this kit without ever intentionally buying one. (parts lots and such) I may have to dig one out and take another look at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Great colour! , everything is looking awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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