mrmike

Thanks guys! I really enjoyed this project!

The Story McNally screeches to a halt in front of Caitlyn's condo, gets out of the Charger and hears a gunshot come from within the house. He runs to the front door pulling his Smith & Wesson from under his jacket and hears two more gunshots. He kicks in the door and hears two more gunshots coming from the kitchen and runs to the kitchen doorway and sees Jake Colemark lying against the lower cabinet door...dead. Caitlyn is standing across from him dry firing her snub nose .38, click...click...click. He walks over to her and calmly says, "Caitlyn, give me the gun." She looks at McNally, her face is bruised and bloodied, her clothes are ripped and torn from a violent stuggle with Jake, releases the gun into McNally's hand, hugs him and starts to cry. He leads her into the living room and calls Sergeant Adam Troy of the BPD Homicide Squad. It has been about three weeks since the shooting when the DA's Office releases their findings on the Colemark shooting...no charges against Caitlyn Scotson, it was a justifiable homicide in self defense. Caitlyn can return to work after spending some time talking to a counseler about her ordeal. It is Saturday evening and Caitlyn is sitting on the window seat of her condo watching the street below when McNally pulls up and she watches him get out a paper bag and a large covered pot from the back of the car. She let's him in the front door and says, "What have you got here," looking inside the bag. "Some fresh baked bread and in here...some homemade chicken stew." "Is this something you do for all of your clients?" "No, just for my friends, and I consider you my friend." In the kitchen, McNally places the pot on the stove and turns the burner on low to reheat the stew. Caitlyn hugs him tightly and says, "Thank you for being you, my friend." McNally will return... Here's a teaser picture. My Mustang GT Convertible is posted in Under Glass.

This is my '10 Mustang GT Convertible painted with Model Master #28101 Citrus Yellow Metallic with a black interior.

The Story McNally screeches to a halt in front of Caitlyn's condo, gets out of the Charger and hears a gunshot come from within the house. He runs to the front door pulling his Smith & Wesson from under his jacket and hears two more gunshots. He kicks in the door and hears two more gunshots coming from the kitchen and runs to the kitchen doorway and sees Jake Colemark lying against the lower cabinet door...dead. Caitlyn is standing across from him dry firing her snub nose .38, click...click...click. He walks over to her and calmly says, "Caitlyn, give me the gun." She looks at McNally, her face is bruised and bloodied, her clothes are ripped and torn from a violent stuggle with Jake, releases the gun into McNally's hand, hugs him and starts to cry. He leads her into the living room and calls Sergeant Adam Troy of the BPD Homicide Squad. It has been about three weeks since the shooting when the DA's Office releases their findings on the Colemark shooting...no charges against Caitlyn Scotson, it was a justifiable homicide in self defense. Caitlyn can return to work after spending some time talking to a counseler about her ordeal. It is Saturday evening and Caitlyn is sitting on the window seat of her condo watching the street below when McNally pulls up and she watches him get out a paper bag and a large covered pot from the back of the car. She let's him in the front door and says, "What have you got here," looking inside the bag. "Some fresh baked bread and in here...some homemade chicken stew." "Is this something you do for all of your clients?" "No, just for my friends, and I consider you my friend." In the kitchen, McNally places the pot on the stove and turns the burner on low to reheat the stew. Caitlyn hugs him tightly and says, "Thank you for being you, my friend." McNally will return... My '10 Mustang GT Convertible is complete and posted in Under Glass. I would like to thanks all those who read my story and viewed my WIP.

Hey Steve...I think I can smell that new car smell!

If i knew that was going to happen, I would have tried shaving some of the edges and allowed a little more wheel movement. Live and learn. I have the 2010 Shelby GT500 to build down the road so I'll make some notations and put them with the instructions. I think that will have a McNally story to go with it, too.

The Story McNally is called down to the District Attorney's Office to discuss his report on Big Tommy T and the two youths who attempted to kill him and Reuben Sinkowski. Based upon evidence gathered by undercover police and McNally's own investigation, raids and arrests where made on Big Tommy's nightclub, offices, and a warehouse filled with stolen items and contraband. The raids were carried out the previous evening while McNally was at Caitlyn's condo, checking her door and window security. McNally surmises that Big Tommy and his lawyer will not be happy today. McNally decides to go downstairs and check on Caitlyn to see how she is doing. He stops at her assistant's desk and asks if she is in and able to meet with him. Her assistant Maggie, looks at him confused and says he had just called her and wanted to meet her at her condo. "When did she leave," asks McNally? "About 10 minutes ago," Maggie replies. "I didn't call her!" He runs out to his car, starts it up and races out of the parking lot and towards Caitlyn's house. The Build Get yourself a stack of business cards and place them under the car. Place the tires and wheels in the fenders and check the ride height. If it is too low, add some cards. Too high, remove some cards. This is where I wanted the back wheels. I didn't forsee this. The front tire is resting on the inside of the inner fender. It is a touch too high, but its really not that bad. I can live with it. The Story and the Build are nearly complete. McNally will return...

The Story McNally is called down to the District Attorney's Office to discuss his report on Big Tommy T and the two youths who attempted to kill him and Reuben Sinkowski. Based upon evidence gathered by undercover police and McNally's own investigation, raids and arrests where made on Big Tommy's nightclub, offices, and a warehouse filled with stolen items and contraband. The raids were carried out the previous evening while McNally was at Caitlyn's condo, checking her door and window security. McNally surmises that Big Tommy and his lawyer will not be happy today. McNally decides to go downstairs and check on Caitlyn to see how she is doing. He stops at her assistant's desk and asks if she is in and able to meet with him. Her assistant Maggie, looks at him confused and says he had just called her and wanted to meet her at her condo. "When did she leave," asks McNally? "About 10 minutes ago," Maggie replies. "I didn't call her!" He runs out to his car, starts it up and races out of the parking lot and towards Caitlyn's house. The Build Get yourself a stack of business cards and place them under the car. Place the tires and wheels in the fenders and check the ride height. If it is too low, add some cards. Too high, remove some cards. This is where I wanted the back wheels. I didn't forsee this. The front tire is resting on the inside of the inner fender. It is a touch too high, but its really not that bad. I can live with it. The Story and the Build are nearly complete. McNally will return...

I have not seen the show nor do I care to watch it. After the ###### that Jesse put forth on Monster Garage and on Sons Of Guns, it makes me want to turn the TV off. Why Discovery Channel is dealing him again is beyond me. Shut it off and go build something!

Yeah, that could be due to the lack of exterior badging and the fact that I haven't finished working on the body yet. If I had taken the picture at a little higher angle, you would have seen the GT stripes on the hood roof and rear deck. That might scream GT V-8!!

It sounds like a good build, Jonathan! I'll show you all how I go about setting the ride height on the next installment of McNally, Boston PI. BTW, for those who are insterested, I have a title for my story, Justice In Her Eyes. This morning I did a mockup the chassis with the body, wheels, tires, brakes, and metal axles to see how it sits. In my eyes, it is sitting right where it should. Not too high or too low. I painted the interior floor pan with flat black paint. I recently bought some embossing power to try as carpet and with the tutorial in the April 2012 issue of Scale Auto Magazine, I am going to give it a try. The rest of the interior pieces where painted with satin black. More to come...

Thanks John! It means a lot to me when I hear from the master builders and it inspires me to try better! This morning I did a mockup of the chassis with the body, wheels, tires, brakes, and metal axles to see how it sits. In my eyes, it is sitting right where it should. Not too high or too low. I painted the interior floor pan with flat black paint. I recently bought some embossing power to try as carpet. The rest of the interior pieces where painted with satin black. More to come...

I also enjoy looking over the news from other parts of the country. It's nice to know about the type of activities in areas that I am not familiar with and seem to be so far away.

Yes Steve, it is getting there! And, so is the story! The Story McNally arrives at Caitlyn's condo and is let in. He sees her holding the snub-nose .38 and asks her what is wrong and she tell him about the silver sedan that has been following her for the last several days and how uneasy it makes her feel. He asks her about the gun and she tells McNally about her firearms training and the license to carry a concealed weapon, even though she is still quite nervous and is constantly looking out the window for the silver sedan. McNally checks all the windows and doors in the condo and offers to spend the night watching out for her by sleeping on the couch. Caitlyn thanks him for offering to stay and says it won't be necessary as long as all the windows and doors are secure. Meanwhile, the silver sedan is parked down the street from the condo and is being watched by the driver. The Build As I was about to remove the front rotors from the parts tree, I realized that I didn't show the procedure for them. The front rotors are side specific and must be modified accordingly. Use the same process for the front rotors keeping in mind which one is for which side. On the left is the drivers side and on the right is the passenger side rotor. Modified. Attach them to the wheels the same as the rears. Next up...determining the ride height. McNally will return...

For me, it is easier. It is not 100% accurate, but it sure beats cutting and grinding the frame. The Story McNally arrives at Caitlyn's condo and is let in. He sees her holding the snub-nose .38 and asks her what is wrong and she tell him about the silver sedan that has been following her for the last several days and how uneasy it makes her feel. He asks her about the gun and she tells McNally about her firearms training and the license to carry a concealed weapon, even though she is still quite nervous and is constantly looking out the window for the silver sedan. McNally checks all the windows and doors in the condo and offers to spend the night watching out for her by sleeping on the couch. Caitlyn thanks him for offering to stay and says it won't be necessary as long as all the windows and doors are secure. Meanwhile, the silver sedan is parked down the street from the condo and is being watched by the driver. The Build As I was about to remove the front rotors from the parts tree, I realized that I didn't show the procedure for them. The front rotors are side specific and must be modified accordingly. Use the same process for the front rotors keeping in mind which one is for which side. On the left is the drivers side and on the right is the passenger side rotor. Modified. Attach them to the wheels the same as the rears. Next up...determining the ride height. McNally will return...

The Story McNally has left Police Headquarters and is walking back to his Charger when his cell phone rings. He looks at the display and reads Caitlyn's home phone number and answers the call. "McNally, can you stop over to my house? I need to talk to you." "What's the address and I'll be there shortly," he replies. Caitlyn gives him the address and hangs up. She sounded like she was desperate, thinks McNally as he gets into the Charger and races out of the parking lot. He starts thinking about the silver Ford Taurus and Jake Colemark. The Build It is time to lower the suspension on this Mustang Convertible. First step is to remove the brake rotor from the tree and score the flat inside portion. Using a chisel point hobby knife, I removed the section not needed. I then glue the brake rotor to the pin retainer on the wheel. The styrene pin that I install previously should be flush with the brake rotor. Next, I'll show you how to determine the ride height. McNally will return...

The Story McNally has left Police Headquarters and is walking back to his Charger when his cell phone rings. He looks at the display and reads Caitlyn's home phone number and answers the call. "McNally, can you stop over to my house? I need to talk to you." "What's the address and I'll be there shortly," he replies. Caitlyn gives him the address and hangs up. She sounded like she was desperate, thinks McNally as he gets into the Charger and races out of the parking lot. He starts thinking about the silver Ford Taurus and Jake Colemark. The Build It is time to lower the suspension on this Mustang Convertible. First step is to remove the brake rotor from the tree and score the flat inside portion. Using a chisel point hobby knife, I removed the section not needed. I then glue the brake rotor to the pin retainer on the wheel. The styrene pin that I install previously should be flush with the brake rotor. Next, I'll show you how to determine the ride height. McNally will return...

Yes, it does. The great thing about the metal axles is lowering is a breeze! Just drill four new holes in the chassis and insert the brake discs, axles, and wheels and you're done. Wayne, I really like your GSP Mustang. Great job!

Thanks guys! I wasn't so keen on the color until i clearcoated it...boy what a difference that made! The stripes really add to the color and once I get the trim painted, it should look outstanding.

Thanks guys! Yes Jonathan, the snap kit chassis has a lot of detail in it and it is quite a bit more challenging to detail paint. But, once it is carefully done, is looks quite good.

More progress on the GT Coupe. I detail painted the chassis. The body has been clearcoated, polished, and decaled. More to come...

Thanks Jonathan. I might have to go to a MBA meeting. Model Builders Anonymous. "Hi, I'm Mike and I am a model building addict." More progress on the GT Coupe. I detail painted the chassis. The body has been clearcoated, polished, and decaled. More to come...

Thanks Charlie! Let me know when you'll be coming to our meeting. Thanks Karl. I have modified the ride height on seven of these Mustang kits over the years so my process is pretty sound. Thanks for the tip!

Yes! The Coupe has been begging me to build it and since it is a rather simple build, how could I resist?!! Now I have three projects on the bench and I am breaking my own rule about having more than two kits going at the same time. Somebody stop me!!!

Since I have the '10 GT Convertible almost done, I decided to take the leftover parts from the snap kit and add them to the remains of the GT Coupe kit. The GT Coupe will be a curbside...no engine. The paint is Model Master Citrus Yellow Metallic No. 28101. The body has been painted and will be clearcoated with Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear and polished after decals have been applied. More to come...