So, I am still recovering from my procedure two weeks ago. I really cannot safely paint for another week or so. I was getting bored because to continue working on the Hornet I have a ton of paint work to do.
Stopped by the local Mom and Pop department store and they had the Mustang LX drag car kit. Got it home and ripped it open. I really prefer the look of the 4 headlight Mustangs. Off to the stash I went. I had an MPC '79 hatch on the shelf. About an hour later I had this:
You can tweak the front fenders on the Revell to get the MPC nose to fit but the Revell nose is too wide to put on the MPC body. I have since narrowed the hood a bit and it fits perfect. I will need to add some small shims to the MPC nose near the hood to close up the gap. I will be using that MPC scoop. I will need to modify the tail light area to accept the '79 lights. I will not be modding the quarter windows. These cars have so many interchangeable parts that it's not uncommon in the 1:1 world to see parts from various years on the same car.
I first tried to mini tub the chassis but just couldn't get the tires I wanted to use to fit. After cutting and trimming I threw in the towel and back halved the thing.
I'm still trying to decide on a power plant. I don't think this one will be blown........I want that smooth hood look.......
I also started on the interior/cage. I'll be building on the Revell parts
Thanks for looking.