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Not the awesome 74 Mach1 with a V6? ?
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1962 perhaps the poster meant to type. ?
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Maybe I should look under the original blue sticker on my door. ? The one thing unique about my 1972 Mach1 was it ordered for export to France but it’s a 351 H code single exhaust with a FMX automatic. Over the last 39 years I have added headers, dual exhaust, Koni shocks, larger anti-sway bars, a 4 bbl intake and traction loc differential. I guess for paying $1650 for it in 1981 I guess it wasn’t too bad a choice. It was made in August 1971 so next year it will be 50 years old. Where did the time go? ? The picture is from the Washington Auto show this year. 2020 started out pretty good but how things changed in a hurry.
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Those with sharp eyes may notice the left front fender stripe for the 1973 Mach1 that goes around the side marker light is not shown on the sheet in this picture. From Keith’s Fotki page he said it is included and the set is available in black or silver. He may have made other changes. I have a few sets from him but I bought them a long time ago but I have already cut the sheets up and both fender decals are there.
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True. Like the 1970 engine it had the 302 Windsor block with Cleveland type heads. You can make one (a model) with some parts swapping and decals from Rayskits.com . Of course the original AMT Mach1 and MPC “Boss 351” are missing so many other parts that are on a real Boss that while the decals would help masquerade what is underneath and under the hood. While waiting for the “real” Boss 351 kit Revell kit I am actually slowly working on a dark green and silver (argent) just to remind myself the lengths one has to go through to make a somewhat realistic replica of the one year only model. The Ford guys will say there was a 72 Boss 351 and while the engine was an option that year most of the 398 R code engines probably ended up in the Mach1 package but a few were put into convertibles and coupes. Even the salespeople were probably confused with three different 351 Cleveland engines that year were available for any Mustang model - the CJ (Q), HO (R) and 2v (H). As for the fate of the one of one 1971 Boss 302, after Ford killed the idea they pulled the engine and put in the H code Cleveland in the car and sold it to a customer with a “revised” VIN. I wonder if they got a discount. ?
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Glad to hear that. I was going to suggest Gary to you. Brad @ HRM has some “upgrade” parts for the AM kits.
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Any word on a release date from Round2 or did the new Revell Boss 351 kit or My reviews of the AMT and MPC kits make them rethink the whole idea? ?
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Someone museum roadsters. I’m sure the Corvette guys will know for sure.
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66 Mustang gt350 hood in 1/25 scale
vamach1 replied to Michael in Illinois's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Does not exist as far as I know. You best best is to try and make the scoop and add it to the 1/25 scale hood. About 35 years ago I built a 65 GT350 from a coupe using a conversion roof and scratch built the hood scoop which is in the bottom of a parts box somewhere. Anyway, as you can see this one needs a complete restoration but it gives you an idea of how sometimes you just have to make do with some plastic and a hobby knife. ?
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It’s okay but due to many complaints Revell changed the part so it has more slant than the original kit part.
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About 15 years ago I made a 69 Boss 429 using the MPC kit with is a little undersized scale wise. I used a 1/25 MPC Boss 429 engine (from the 71-73 MPC Mustang) and of course had to scratch build a smaller hood scoop so it would not look oversized.. The Revell kit makes more sense of course given it has a far more realistic engine bay and chassis. Out of curiosity are you using the kit grill or the one from the Boss 302?
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I have toyed with the idea of using the Shelby Series one drivetrain but have not gotten any further just thinking it may work. I sure wish any model company would save us the trouble and make a kit with the engine and drivetrain.
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Robert, Welcome to the world of old kit molds where for numerous reasons the model companies were not concerned with 100% accuracy and as long as these molds are around there does not seem to be any incentive for their successors to spend a lot correcting or improving them when they figure there are work arounds like you have identified. Keep us updated on your build - I like your creativity is trying other parts from other kits to make a more accurate 68 Shelby. I’ve attached some photos of some I built and a one diecast (red) to show the shape of the front of the hood Mr. Obsessive has pointed out in his Green Hornet build and the HRM convertible conversion (green) which used the 67 chassis. You are so right about the ten spoke wheels and those in the weird light green reissue kit are simply awful. I recommend getting Keith Marks decals and look forward to your build and post any questions you have before you dive into your build.
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If they come out nice would you consider selling them? I have a few Keith Marks sets but as we know they are not inexpensive and include The 71/72 side stripes but not the Mach1 for the fenders or the trunk Mach1 decal for a 71/72 so I that set is not too useful unless you want or need some spares for other kits. I’m also not sure how well the Mustang script in his set would show up on the black stripe decal. I prefer to use a photo etch script for the script that I found on Ebay versus a decal anyway.
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If they are still any good would be my question not to mention original kits sell for $50-$100 which is way too much. While I am at it I will mention the stripes should be black or silver. No 71-73 Mustang came with white stripes.
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I was wondering the same but if you are expecting it to be any different than what’s been reissued many times since the first 1971 kit you will probably be disappointed.
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Not sure if this was the same mold as the Superstang. The front end is horrible the rest of the body isn’t too bad.
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The Mustang did give Chip Foose the idea to recreate it in a weird sort of way But with Camaro taillights. ? I wonder when he sketched the build he subconsciously thought that was a good idea. I turned the Lindberg 71 Mustang (Old Palmer mold) into a Mad Max version because the Falcon had a very similar hood as the Mach1.
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If I had to guess I’d say say Keith Marks. I built this kit with his decals about 15 years ago so it’s little dusty. I was surprised the LED flashlight I was holding to get a good close up made the headlights look very realistic. If anyone cares the original 67 GT350 tire size was E70-15. The kit tires are F70-14 and I assume from the groove in the sidewall they are supposed to be a whitewall or redline so I may do a tire swap on mine if I can find the correct RWL tires in another kit.
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I’ve seen it a few times myself. It was the first movie date for my wife and I when the move came out. I had the 72 Mach1 and maybe she thought it’s not a time machine but was cool nonetheless it’s still in my garage and she’s still my wife. ? I almost forgot - great build. There are some movies and cars that stand the test of time and although the real car wasn’t great it did make for a good (first) movie. I wasn’t a huge fans of the sequels but the original does take me back in time.? You need to build the VW bus next to maybe Marty’s truck or Doc’s car. ?
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Any updates on your build?
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No surprise on either choice. I’d just like to get something finished before the end of October.
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Amen to that. I have the Revell 1/12 GT350, the Trumpeter 1/12 GT40, The Otaki 1/12 72 Mach1 and some other large scale kits which would keep me busy for a long time just to build one of them. The MFH kits are pretty incredible but I’ll follow along for now.
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Nice job on what looks like another AMT kit of the era where the bumpers just seemed to look too big for the car but the Mustang II kit I built had the same issue.
