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Thanks Tyrone. The paint looks wet since I took the pictures right after applying paint. A little progress for this morning before I head off to work. I started on the engine this morning. The belts and pulleys were just painted and are drying. What's a Shelby GT500 without an open element air filter? I remembered that I had one from Scale Dreams left over so this will get cleaned up and painted. I'll replace the incorrect closed air box with a scratch-built open air box. More to come...

I really like the Tamiya paints and I really haven't had an issue using them. I have used MCW paint, but they tend to be too chemically hot for my liking lately.

Thanks Jackson and Eyner! Eyner, The paint was applied with the spray can. While some like to decant their paint and use an airbrush, I seem, at times, to do better with a spraycan.

Thanks Jackson and Charlie! Charlie, the interior is black as the 1:1 cars were back in '66.

I got the body painted with Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red. I'll start on assembling the engine next. More to come...

I had placed this build on the back burner until I had primered my '07 Shelby GT500 this afternoon and decided to pull it back out to work on the decals while the primer was drying. This is what I started with. Part of the issue with the hood stripes is the way the decal is cut for the scoop opening. I made sure to cut the opening when I removed the decal from the main sheet. This took me almost 25 minutes of working the decal into place with water and setting solution. More to come...

Thanks Charlie and Romell! Charlie, having built 6 of these Mustangs in the past, which can be pretty much the same under the body, I have a good idea of how they go together and I haven't had any issues with assembly. As a matter of fact, I have yet to build one box stock having to modify one to some degree or another by choice. I just picked up the 2010 Mustang GT yesterday at the Hobby Emporium 30% Off Sale and will look over the engine parts later when I get the chance. Thanks for the heads up!

To get me back at building again, I have started a new project that I have been wanting to do for a while. This is not a last minute whim, but a project that was planned a few years ago and hopefully, one that will keep me pumped up for a while. Del Paone, the president of the Classic Plastic Model Club that I belong to, has a 2011 Shelby GT500 that is red with a white center stripe. His Shelby is the influence for my 2007 Shelby GT500. I had originally planned on a white with blue stripe, but Del's has won me over to red. The kit is Revell's '07 Shelby GT500. I am replacing the kit's truck-like tires with a set of Pegasus 225/45-18's and the paint is Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red. Bodywork has begun with the removal of mold lines and adding the front grille and bumper. More to come...

I had the same problem with Photobucket and contacted them immediately and they corrected the problem. They stated that there was an issue with java script.

I hope to see you there!

Well, the Classic Plastic Model Club show is tomorrow and the Shelby is no where near done. Work has been a real bear this week working 10 to 12 plus hours a day and no time at home to work on the model. Maybe I have something on the shelf that can qualify for the Club Challenge provided I still have the instructions. Now, where did I leave those...

I have been away from this build for a while due to life getting in the way of my hobby. I spent the evening foiling the Shelby and I must say that it is looking pretty good to me. Now I can clearcoat it and prep for decals. More to come...

And now, for something on a more serious note (and just my two cents worth). During the time that I have been a member of this forum, I was nearly driven away due to the antics of those who shall remain nameless and because I have chosen not to remember their names. Some of the reasons I joined this forum was to learn from others and to show my builds. Rommell's call for us to go and build some models is just that...let us go and build (or assemble) some models! If the actions of others who want to disrupt this forum continues, I have no qualm about leaving this forum as I have no need to see or hear their nonsense. Everyone practically shouts just how great this forum is and I have seen a lot of great work done here and have been influenced by some of the builds (and builders) on this forum. But, there are times... So, I echo Rommell's call to go and build some models, and maybe I can finish something in the process!

It could be due to the Labor Day holiday and many have either gone away for the weekend or are busy with family and friends.

Brandon, I hope you and everyone else will understand that if I do make any progress on the 'Cuda, I will post it here. Please do not bump the thread or post "Any progress yet?" on it. Thanks.

Again with the bump! Bumping this thread is not going to get me to finish it faster, especially since I have set this one aside so I can focus on my Shelby GT350H and Hurricane Irene. When I started this thread, I stated that this is going to be a slow build and that is not going to change. I appreciate your attention to this build, but bumping the thread will not get me to finish it any quicker. Sorry, but I have a lot going on in my life right now.

I built mine as a Hemi Belvedere II with a bench seat made from the kits buckets seats.

I would love to have a kit of the Volvo P1800! Of course, I would have to build Simon Templar's version from The Saint!

The "Purple Pond" is a nick-name given to Purple Power or Super Clean Industrial Strength Cleaner-Degreaser. It'll remove chrome plating from plastic parts and removes many types of paint. The longer you leave the part in the "Purple Pond", the move paint it'll remove. Jeff, the engine paint is Model Master Ford Engine Blue lacquer #28010 thinned with lacquer thinner and sprayed through my airbrush. I have had very good luck with this paint. Jeff, building a model box stock is a great change of pace and it frees one from all the stress of adding or removing details and modifications to a build. It challenges me to build a whole lot cleaner than I usually do.

This afternoon I was able to get out of work an half hour early and saw a Shelby GT350 on the way home. That inspired me to spend a little time on my Shelby when I got home. I was able to finish up the engine and the chassis early this evening. More to come...

Thank you for the kind words, Steve! I used only Kilz for primer on the body. I was afraid of losing details if I used multiple coats of various primers so I used just a few light coats of Kilz and it worked great! When I get to clearing the body, I will use Tamiya Gloss Clear TS-13. While others rave about Testors One Coat, I didn't like it at all. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get even coats of color and so for now on I will stick with product that works for me. I have used other Testors product, but the One Coat didn't impress me at all. The front valance needs to be blended in with the front fenders in order for it to look right. I have done this one the last 3 or 4 'Cudas that I have built and when I see a 'Cuda without any bodywork on the front valance, it just looks all wrong!

Thanks Charlie! Other than some touchups and a little detailing, the Hemi is complete. More to come...

The hood scoops are painted body color.

I started work on the Hemi this morning by adding the carbs with fuel lines, headers, painting the coil and starter, and drilling holes for the heater hoses. I drilled out the distributor, painted it, and added my plug wires. The coil wire will be added after the distributor is mounted and wired. The heater hoses will be added later. A mock up of the chassis and Hemi to check header fitment. Looks good! I'll extend the exhaust system to connect with the headers. More to come...

More to show on my Hemi 'Cuda. I lowered the from suspension by cutting off the kingpins from the front suspension with my razor saw. Using a piece of parts sprue, I reattached the kingpin about 1/8th inch higher. While the front suspension was drying, I attached the ducktail spoiler to the body. More to come...