Revell Mustang II street machine

[JTalmage]

Started this one for the 4th of July weekend build, but didnt finish so I thought I'd post my progress here for those that didnt look at that thread.

This is the kit I started with. Basically a reboxed Monroe Handler.

Bought it at a yardsale and it was 100% complete.

Cleaned up the body and got it in primer

Light coat one day

heavier coat the next...

Final coat and then clear coats after that.

Then I detailed the white lettering on the tires. I wasnt going to but I LOVE the old style BFG tires.

Did all four of them and hit them w/ flat clear

[JTalmage]

I assembled the chassis and thought it would be cool to mock it up

Detailed the trim in black

I tossed the interior bucket and the nose/hood on it and did it again

this thing is looking amazing I think so far...

So then I wired up the engine. I cut off the molded in distributor and replaced it w/ one from Morgan Automotive Detail, and I chose to use my tan cap/yellow wire combo for that 80's Accel ignition look

Got it in the chassis along w/ the driveshaft

[JTalmage]

Detailed the dashboard

I had to call it quits last night so I could get some sleep. Should be done soon! Let me know what you think!

[hjracing]

Nice build!

[cobraman]

Looking nice. I like that kit except for the tires and the way they handled the tail lights.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice start.

[Jantrix]

Are you going to leave that nasty molded spare tire or get rid of it? A quick and dirty method would be to cut it out, add a blank made from the original, and then cover with some self adhesive felt from your local craft store.

[JTalmage]

I'm going to leave it in there. I didnt have any plans for it because I wanted to build it quickly, plus I think it's kind of neat. It looks like its supposed to be a vinyl tire cover for the spare wheel/tire that just exposes the wheel. I've already go the tub painted flat black and was going to go over the side panels, console, and spare tire cover with testors bottle flat black because it has a little more shine to it like if those items were vinyl/plastic that had been armor-all'd. Just to break it up

[slusher]

Looking really great. Very nice shade of red, really pops..

[JTalmage]

I'm loving all these stands lately!!! Absolutely awesome!! Is that kit hard to find?

Not sure. But when I see Mustang II stuff, I jump on it...

[cobraman]

There are 3 versions of this same kit. You can always find at least one on ebay.

[cschick]

Killer!

[mustang1989]

Great start! I really like the wheel change up. What's up with those red wheels on the box top?

[JTalmage]

They are "wheel disks" they are basically covers that go over the wheels you see in this thread. I wasnt about to use them though! I am however upset that the decals were garbage when I tried to use them I kinda had my heart set on using them

[mustang1989]

Man do I ever hear you there! I tried to use the decals on my F-100 that looked great on the sheet. Hell they even laid down great on the hood but when they dried they bubbled up so bad they looked like colored bubble wrap!!!

Edited July 6, 2015 by mustang1989

[Davewilly]

looking good!

[JTalmage]

Worked on it last night and got it completed. Here's some pics beforehand

Detailed the trim around the taillights in flat black and then used model masters stoplight red for the taillights. Looks better than I anticipated. Then I used one of my custom license plates I printed many, many years ago.

got the interior finished up

I realized after I put it together I forgot to paint the fire extinguisher... whoops.

So here's the last pic before it goes under glass

[mikemopar70]

You did a real good job with that kit, you desserve my congratulations.

very clean and good looking build of an oldie.

it remembers me the Monroe Mustang i had built as a, child!

[cobraman]

Love the way you handled the molded in tail lights. Car looks great !

[mustang1989]

Man that looks really good! Especially for being started over the weekend!!!!