[1977 Ford Mustang II: Update 11/25/2009]

This might be the last update before moving to Under Glass. Gotta get some lil' details here and there, build and install the driveshaft, finish engine bay detailing, and build the exhaust. Then it's done! And yes, I noticed the rear glass on one of the side windows is drooping--I saw that after taking the pics, and it's fixed.

Looks good! I always have a soft spot for Mustang IIs, Monzas, Vegas, and Pintos. You know - cars you could put a V8 in - if you wanted to.

[My Art Deco Aero Coupe Updated Jan 3, 2010]

On the subject of the little engine swimming in the huge engine bay -

I got this idea from Scott Colmer. A bunch of years ago - he but two stovebolt sixs (out of the AMT '51 Chevy kits) together for a rather large V-twelve. The V was about 90 degrees. He engineered the intake in the "V" - I think. I'm pretty sure there is a pic of the motor in his Photobucket or Fotki account. I'll see and add a link to this post soon.

Anywho - I'm quite sure it was larger than any viper motor.

And after seeing how skilled you are as a scratch-builder - siameseing a couple of straight sixs would be a walk in the park!

I think this is the engine. He put it in something already. After looking at the pic - both the intake and exhaust were crammed in the "V".

All is not lost - I think he send me a pic of it eons ago. Off to the photo files!

update:

I can't find the photo files - they must be in storage - but believe me it was impressive just standing alone as an engine.

[Frankenstein Lives!]

I've done a few updates to it since the show, still not 100% satisfied but details are getting better.

I put a black wash on the remaining fuel cap, I painted the side mirror stalks & part of the mirror housings black, and removed the Mustang emblem from between the taillights. In its place is a couple strips of plastic to cover the mounting hole; one is flat black, the top one is .040" half round painted Grabber Orange. This helps break up the expanse, and makes the taillight panel look a bit like a negative image of the hood stripe. It's better, but I'm still thinking there's something better to be done.

Is it possible to make a car that is just RIGHT even RIGHTER!?!

I think that car looks better than any one of those cars singularly! I am SOOOOO diggin' it!

[1977 Ford Mustang II: Update 11/25/2009]

Vaya Kerc, nice project!..I liked, I would just suggest to try maybe another set of wheels to see how it looks, maybe something classical, I don't know, just how I see it. I don't know preety much about these ones...Another question..Do you plan to sand down your hands too?..

Dale pa'lante que te esta quedando chevere!

Simón P. Rivera Torres

Only the COOL modelers have blue hands!

[airoso bros 41 willys]

Just a little fyi, i dont know if you nocticed it or not, but in the reference photos those are two different cars.

They are close, but have subtle differences.

This is gonna be a cool build though, i love gassers.

I noticed the engine setback differences and lack of wheelie bars in the action shot. Cars can be painted and altered, however.

Now it is Smart Resin's decision to replicate one or the other or a mix of both.

['71 Vega project!!!!]

Marcos -

I'm really liking this build -I've been lurking around and I have to say the rotary motor option is perfect!

I really liked the small block option -I wasn't too keen on the Buick motor.

The color is just right and the stance is PERFECT!

I learned every thing I know about Rotaries (Rotii?) from Scott Colmer!

[Mini Exotics opinions?]

In my opinion, NONE of the available 68 Mustang coupes look right. The rear quarters slope WAY too much. You can't just whack the roof off the fastback and make it a coupe. They just don't look right to me. I am beginning to make my own 68 coupe, to replicate my very own 1:1 '68 because I just don't like anything that is out there. If you're not a perfectionist like me then it probably doesn't matter to you.

In a spot of irony - There is an article in Hot Rod this month about how different the roof-line and windshield are in dimension and angle on a !969 Mustang Sports-roof.

If Ford has a trend of this - what you say is absolutely true.

I was speaking with another modeller at work and he thinks I should try to convert a R/M or AMT '68 fastback model before I start shelling out money for a resin kit. I may just do that. I'm looking for more of a visual representation than an exact replica. As long as the proportions are better than the original Monogram Camaro Street Machine kit - I'll be golden!

That Camaro looked so fat - it seemed that someone blew into the tailpipe and inflated it. But the Wheels were cool!

[Mini Exotics opinions?]

Thanks everyone for your input and for your build example - Mr. Obsessive.

I would like to build a scale model of how my first car should have looked like. Unfortunately - I literally loved that car to death. I drove it to where I sold it as a parts car.

When I get something done - I'll be sure to post it in the correct forum.

[Decade Cars?]

Decade cars are just what it means; 1940, 1950, etc model year.

Thanks!

I noticed that two of the builds you are working on ar labled AutoX. Autocross is the most fun you can have in a car fully clothed! Do you have any pics posted on the web? I love to look at them.

Also - Have you found any sources for up-to-date road racing decals that aren't for the pro ranks. Like scale Grassroots Motorsports decals or Pro Solo or Solo Events decals. eventually I would like to build a scale hillclimber like you might see at a SCCA hillclimb in the northeast.

I may just have to make the decals. Modern technology is great!

[Mini Exotics opinions?]

Greetings-

I was wondering what opinions other board members have of MiniExotics products.

In SAE's 2009 Contest annual - page 24 - Mustang Coupe CS looks great, but...

I spoke with someone years ago that claimed his resin Mustang body was warping on the shelf.

I'd like to know before I shell out that kind of money for a kit.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Decade Cars?]

Hi,

Being new here myself, I'm afraid that I'm not familiar with that term either.

But I can say welcome aboard and enjoy your stay. I've been a member of this community only for a short time, but I've picked up lots of helpful information ant tips. Also, be sure to check out the gallery to see some awsome builds.

David

Thanks for the Welcome, David. I have always found the auto-modeling community to be open and welcome.

Decade Cars - anyone? anyone?

[My Art Deco Aero Coupe Updated Jan 3, 2010]

I'm with Scott Colmer on this one -

I sure would like to see that vaccum former/machine/table thingie. Could you also tell us what research you did on the vacuum forming technique?

Your design is very dynamic and eye catching. Your build is inspiring.

Bravo!

[Decade Cars?]

Greetings -

I'm new here and have been away from the hobby for quite some time.

I am unfamiliar with the term "Decade Car". Next years NNL events have build subjects titled Decade Car.

Are they cars from the year of the turn of each decade? Like 1940, 1950, 1960, etc.?

Thanks for any help on this.