Sledsel

Here is a simple build I did of a 66 Mustang Stocker. Rear seat removed, cage,dash, engine, exhaust from 91 Nascar Tbird. AMT kit, love them and have several different builds. Old school kit that looks "right" when done.

Thank you..... FYI, Ed Fluck casted these hoods in resin after I did this build. I have a few if anybody is interested.

Thank you for the compliments..... constructive criticism is okay too..... I do, but they are not completed. I'll post a stocker built in the way this series was tho. Look for Mustang Stocker. The only thing I did not like, the tires were too big, but work great for Pro Street cars. This car has 1/24 Wheels and tires cuz they looked right.

Okay.... I must speak up one more time even though I said I was keeping quiet. This all started cuz of me. I mentioned I was looking forward to this kit, but hoped they corrected the issues because I was very unhappy with the Custom. Then I was asked what the problems with the kit were and I pointed them out. Some others were also pointed out that did not stand out or I did not know about. This opened a can of worms and I definitely caused some problems. Sorry I gave any input at all. I do not get a lot of "build time" and do not want to spend what I do have correcting obvious flaws. Even though my time is limited, I try to build the best kit I can. With the 57 Ford (and 49 Merc) being my all time favorite cars, I was disappointed to say the least. How is it the 30, 40, 50 year old re-issues can look so good and accurate (not without flaws) and todays stuff can have so many issues? Technology is better now and therefore the kit should be even better, or so you would think. It is the "good enough" mentality that gave us these. Their thought was, "it is good enough that they will buy it." Now, these are not the only kits with flaws, there are others and the kit manufacturers have actually listened and corrected, attempted to correct or at least made them more tolerable. Is it wrong for me to not want to spend on a kit I see problems with? No, just like it is not wrong for someone else to accept it. The overall kit is nice, but the main part, the body, has issues. I cannot apologize for that, it is true. On a last note..... Austin T, that gasser looks really nice. The fender was trimmed where is should be, and the radiused wheel wells hide most of the rear quarter problem. If I build one, yours will be the inspiration.

Fantastic Fox. I love the exhaust discoloration.

Pretty cool.

That sure is nice.... That and the 67 Galaxie are my holy grails. I would LOVE to see R2 do that car again.... even with the 57 parts... Heck they just need a body and bumpers.

Another finished kit.... I need a new camera to get pics of more recent builds. This was a fun build. De-radiused the rear wheel wells, filled front fender cut-out for kit exhaust. Added a more detailed front frame clip from the Revell/Monogram 70 Chevelle. Color is Periwinkle from Plastikote

My first post on a build I have done. Mustang Shelby II phantom. Started as an AMT, but ended up using MPC parts for the interior and chassis. Body mods: Extended nose, recessed grill, custom hood, custom rear spoiler, side scoops. Engine is a 351 Cleveland.

Super sharp, Not over done what-so-ever.

Thank you...... the nail was squarely hit. I am on this site to admire, learn and share. If some things I decide to share are taken in such a bad way, I'll just stop posting and just admire and learn. Seems my "opinion" on the kit in question has caused an uproar among many. Sorry, but I am just giving my "review" on an otherwise nice kit. '57 Fords are among my favorite cars, and yes, took me all of a millisecond to spot the issues. Other kits, I have had to research and LEARN.... because I am not to old to do that.

In 93 it was a new release. The only negative thing I can say about it is they did not include any upper shock mounts on the top of the shock towers. Other than that, it is a super kit.

billygooche on ebay has them

Love this build and kit.... Much overlooked. I have a few to be built and still drive a 1:1 version.

I made headers for mine and added some mounting tabs for the hood. You can see one of the tabs in the engine pic. There are 2, one on each side. Cool kit that will test your patience. Working on the sedan version now. I have kit distributors, you can have 'em all, I do not use them.

Agreed, and super Comet

Georgeous Georgeous

Revell 49 Merc.... Body is junk

R2 is transfering the molding process to the US now............ FYI

I am getting ready to start casting parts for myself. Smaller stuff, I get how to do it. What about a body though? How do you go about that? Any input?

Looks reall good. How you get the paint to look like that? Looks like brushed stainless

That is a sweet looking build. I love these old AWB kits. I think I have all but the Edsel and Chevelle in my stash

Another engine option is the Revell 66 Shelby 289 or the conv base 289. Is that an early or later release? I know the original releases there was no place to mount the front bumper.

FYI When painting the hood, and body for that matter, keeping the part vertical helps keep the dust from settling. If the body is vertical, there is not much area exposed to dust. The BMF is gonna set it off nice.