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Batman likes 71-73 Mustangs. Do not question the Batman.

Good point. That is just on my many gripes about the MPC version. The AMT kt hood does not have the vents. That was one thing that makes the 71-73s unique along with hidden wipers. You would think the mold could have been fixed in 45 years but clearly they just do not care.

See my updated post.

You can get the coupe kit from Motorcity resin casters. It has the correct grille and hood.

Very nice work Randy. I know there has been some trial and error with this one. Hopefully Missing Link will cast more parts to allow builders to make either a Boss 351, 351 4v Mach1, or 429 CJ. All we need is: a realistic engine compartment like the Revelll 69/70 kits, a true 1/25th 351 (RIP SMBC) Cleveland and a 429 engine, ram air plenum and air cleaner, accurate dual exhaust system with oval mufflers, FOMOCO hub caps and trim rings, decals (available from Keith Marks) and some decent molded door panels. Needless to say this is the reason a new tool is needed as Round 2 is not going to invest in improving the existing one. Since that is unlikely to happen I'm going to cobble what I can together to build a semi-decent replica of several 71-73 Mustangs. FYI - Keith Marks also has decals for the Europa and Sprint versions. R&M has a mold for the standard flat hood that I gave to Norman many years ago. ML is supposed to be doing more parts courtesy of me destroying a Danbury Mint Boss 351. Rex PS Sorry to hijack the thread but I wanted everyone to know you do not have to settle for what comes in the box. At

Dang that clear resin looks nice.

Nice to see not every model posted is all new and shiny. Keep up the great work.

Did you do a full engine or just the top half? The air cleaners look great.

The decal sheet looks great but not sure $50+ is worth it as I have no interest in the Pickup and trailer.

Cool color. It's too bad real Shelbys were limited to a few color choices.

Brad (Harold Bradford) is in Laurel MD. 301-604-8591. Mention JC, Rex and Gary and the Cobras you are building.

I still have one but with four coats of paint on it.

I am guessing the Shelby registry books have all the info you would ever need on the Competition cars. Not sure the last time SAAC updated them and they are probably over $ 200 if you can find one.

Amen.

Welcome back. Things have changed a lot with availability of paint colors and aftermarket. For better or worse a lot of the same kits from the 60's keep resurfacing as reissues over and over with new kits few and far between, especially in large scales.

Dang - looks like the 1960's at the airport with Shelby American cranking out Cobras.

I guess it is the favorite.

Testors Lacquer Mystic Emerald.

I managed to get some kits done or almost done.

Post some pictures so the forum members can offer some advice. It's possible to build that many out of box kits if you have a lot of time on your hands and build them methodically. Threre are folks on here that would like to complete a model every few months.

Here is the underside. The independent rear is pretty cool.

The thing I like best about that diecast is you can use the interior and chassis to do a TA version out of the 69/70 kit with some modifications.

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Very nice builds. Seems a crime they can get $35 for a kit with no engine.

Cheapest I saw on Ebay was $80 to $100. Someone could resin cast the body and save us all some $$$.