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Looking at Testors Electric Pink

I remember buying this when it first came out, started but never finished it. School and a part time job were taking too much time and energy. Somewhere along the way, the kit disappeared. So, I was excited that AMT reissued it a few years ago in the original box art plus the diorama display. So, I went and got one. Additionally, I won two more in a couple of show raffles. Once again, it sat on the shelf waiting for me to get the build interest. That finally came while I have a couple of projects in painting. I decided to go for it. In my opinion, the kit will build just fine from the box. There are, however, some details that could spice this one up. First is the Replicas and Miniatures VW engine “hop-up” kit that I got for just such a moment. Improved detail in the engine area, given that it is so exposed, would be very beneficial. Second, the 1:1 body attaches to the shortened frame with bolts. There is nothing representative of that sort on the model body. I found photos of the pattern, marked them on the body and drilled holes for eventual bolts. The real car body also has rough lower body since the gel coat is only the top and interior. The AMT kit is not smooth, but no texture is there for the fiberglass. To address this, I will be using medical tape that has a granular look and will apply to the body before the black coat. Finally, the wheels and tires in the kit are alright and suspension not bad, it would benefit from better tires, wheels, and brakes. I pulled out some tires I felt would work from the parts bin along with a set of VW mags and drum brakes. Again, since relatively exposed, I felt a little bit more detail is warranted. I’ve washed the parts and am striping the chrome from the engine. Getting ready to primer and need to select the color.

I use the Hardware store lacquer thinner as you do. Works well.

If there is interest, I can check my versions to see what stock parts MAY be included. Of course, I still have a stock version. The in between release is open, and I can check that as well

I don't have the kit, but HLJ has pictures of the instructions that you may be able to enlarge and match the numbers https://www.hlj.com/1-24-scale-shelby-mustang-gt500-photo-etched-parts-for-revell-kalke24030

The only First gen GT I am aware of in kit form is the Polar Lights kit. I don't recollect any aftermarket parts for that. There may have been decals, but do not remember anything. I have a version of the 1st gen in the stash if you want to look at it at tonight's meeting. Stretching further back, there are GT40's and that is a different conversation.

Okay Jon, which Ford GT? The current version (2nd generation from 2016 on up) or first generation (2005-6)? Since you mentioned Tamiya, I am assuming current gen and it would be the go-to for a street version. There is aftermarket available depending on how detailed you want to be. Here is a good spot for reference... https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=49570

First base coat, Bob’s Paints Crème Brulee. Accidentally spilled the jar doing a refill so having to a new order of this from Bob’s. Guess I will move to the interior and chassis while waiting.

Guess I'm glad I have these in the stash (unbuilt as yet).

Got these on the to do list, so interested in what you're doing

The wheels you're showing are the Fujimi ones, not Tamiya. Tamiya wheels do not have the lug bolt feature (at least none of the one's I've had/seen)

I'm assuming a 57 Chevy is too narrow in the pod area and the sweep at the ends is a bother

Just arrived from Budapest:

That was option 1. And it is what is used for the sides of the bed.

I haven't worked on it for a few months because of another project. Just painted the body and started to do first clear coat prior to doing decals. The problem is that the Revell decals (and Fred Cady decals of which I have one copy) are too orange on the stripes. Keith Marks' decals are much closer (reddish orange akin to Hugger Orange). I now have those decals and plan on getting back at it.

AMT M&H Slicks Parts Pack has a whitewall set

Correct based on my check. 66 custom pieces a lot lighter than 65 (same with coupe). 66's did not come with the advanced custom pieces as depicted for this 65 I went down and checked my original unbuilt 65's (convertible and coupe) and 66 (coupe) to confirm

Interior seats almost done. A little cleanup and then the door panels.

Color Coat applied. Next is clear coat and starting the interior and wheels/brakes.

Overhead view (AMT on left) Hood interchange between Moebius and AMT. AMT has a tab in the middle of the hood that appears to keep it from sliding forward, so won't lay down as well (and I am not cutting that tab off) Side View (vertical flip copy as well) AMT grill on Moebius Moebius grill on AMT (some pins are not allowing better fit)

Uses the Revell 69 Camaro kit as the donor

Moebius 64 and AMT 62 Novas. Off white is AMT

Got the first white primer coat on the body. Needs a couple of tweaks before final primer. Then Tamiya Base White will be applied before Bob's Paint Creme Brulee. Started on the interior, taking the custom interior of the Revell 59 2n1 and merging into the AMT interior. I also cut out the door panels and will use the Revell panels as well. Still more work to go on this.

Got the last white primer coat on the body. Color will be Splash Paints Zeus Bronze (a Corvette Color that seems close to a photo I saw of a bronze GTC4)

Just my Moebius 64 Chevy Nova and did a quick compare to the AMT 62. They compare well, so I can use parts from either.