Jaguar man 21 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I've actually got all the stuff to build the Shelby it's on my list of things to build Oh and yes we need an Elise very badly
Snake45 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Well there ya go. We don't need any new kits. Just go out and buy another older out of production kit. Hey, if it were a kit, anybody could build it. Kitbash it yourself and you'll have something different and special. That's what makes you a modeler.
afx Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I think a 67-8 coupe 2n1 would be a good seller...stock and trans-am racer. even if no one asked Would love to have a proper 67-68 notch back for some Trans-Am builds.
Brett Barrow Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 'Cos they'd rather you buy two kits to make it?
Jon Haigwood Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) I think I see a future project ( make that two). Grab a couple kits off the shelf. Build a 66 Shelby GT350 convert and a stock 66 fastback. I just checked I have 3 641/2 Convert kits and two 66 GT350 kits. Two Kits = Two Builds Edited July 13, 2015 by Jon Haigwood
Snake45 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I think I see a future project ( make that two). Grab a couple kits off the shelf. Build a 66 Shelby GT350 convert and a stock 66 fastback. I just checked I have 3 641/2 Convert kits and two 66 GT350 kits. Two Kits = Two Builds I think with the leftover parts, your stock fastback will be a '65 (grille, wheel covers). I think the basic fastback body has '65 emblems, too, right? (Original kit was a '65 Shelby, second version was '65 2+2). Now I don't know what the deal with the interiors would be, if there will be any issues there.
Greg Myers Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/mump-1202-1966-shelby-gt-350-convertible-the-ultimate-drop-top/ Edited July 13, 2015 by Greg Myers
Jon Haigwood Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) I said 66 thinking about the side louvers. I haven't checked the kits yet to see what the 66 has. On second thought I could make a replica of the 65 Fastback I had back in the day Edited July 13, 2015 by Jon Haigwood
Snake45 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I said 66 thinking about the side louvers. The fastback body (originally done as a '65) has no side louver trim, which is correct for a 65 or 66 2+2. I don't know what the convertible body has (I've never owned that kit), but if you do a '66 GT350 convertible, the Shelby side scoops will cover them up anyway.
Jon Haigwood Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 The white car pictured is a 65. I believe that's correct for a 64 1/2 and a 65 . I will check my convert kits
Sport Suburban Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) I don't know why it has not been issued in kit form. All the parts exist. When I built mine the white stripes were hard to find. Mine are Fred Cady but one of the last 66 GT350 kits had white stripes in it. BTW. Only 4 original 66 GT350 convertibles made in 66. I plan to build another one in blue. Only parts the real cars had that the kits don't have is AC! All 4 converts had AC. Shelby did commission some continuation converts later on in the late 80's or early 90's. I have a list of the four original convert serial numbers, 6S2375 Green/gold side stripes, supercharged auto. 6S2376 Yellow/white side stripes, 10 spoke wheels, 4 speed. 6S237 Red/ white side stripes, 4speed, chrome wheels. 6S2378 Blue/ white side stripes, 10 spoke wheels auto? Edited July 15, 2015 by Sport Suburban
AzTom Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I think the dash is also different in the 64-1/2. I'm with Greg, the more kits the better.
Greg Myers Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 And stick a Coupe in there while yer at it.
Bob Ellis Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Round2 has all the basics including a convertible boot. All they need is a few extra parts and the visors.
freakshow12 Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I don't know why it has not been issued in kit form. All the parts exist. When I built mine the white stripes were hard to find. Mine are Fred Cady but one of the last 66 GT350 kits had white stripes in it. BTW. Only 4 original 66 GT350 convertibles made in 66. I plan to build another one in blue. Only parts the real cars had that the kits don't have is AC! All 4 converts had AC. Shelby did commission some continuation converts later on in the late 80's or early 90's. I have a list of the four original convert serial numbers, 6S2375 Green/gold side stripes, supercharged auto. 6S2376 Yellow/white side stripes, 10 spoke wheels, 4 speed. 6S237 Red/ white side stripes, 4speed, chrome wheels. 6S2378 Blue/ white side stripes, 10 spoke wheels auto? You are right. Just beat me to it. I built the red car just like yours before the others had been found. Also to add to another post, there was only 1 67 prototype convertible and it was taken apart, re bodied as a 68 and sold late 68. It has since been found and is or is in the process of being put back to its 67 glory
Art Anderson Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 How many of these were made ? :P Actually, none. The engine represented in the kit doesn't exist in reality. It's a liberally interpreted, much scaled-down version of an old aircraft engine. At the time the Red Baron was a new release, several IPMS types ID'd the engine as a WW-I Mercedes aircraft powerplant. If only Tom Daniels would tell where he got the inspiration for it. In any event, I've got a couple of those engines, been toying (for years now) of making a phantom V-12 out of them
russosborne Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I think the dash is also different in the 64-1/2. I'm with Greg, the more kits the better.Yep. It had the Falcon dash with the long more rectangular looking speedometer, not the later round one. Friend had one in high school, another friend had a 67, and I had a 69. Those were the days. Russ
Sport Suburban Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I think the dash is also different in the 64-1/2. I'm with Greg, the more kits the better.Yep. It had the Falcon dash with the long more rectangular looking speedometer, not the later round one. Friend had one in high school, another friend had a 67, and I had a 69. Those were the days. RussThat is correct. But the kit has a separate cluster that is on the chrome tree. The 64 convertible and the stock 65 GT350 use one style. The 66 GT350 has a different gauge cluster but is in that kit. Also the race 65 GT350 kits have a race only gauge pack!
bismarck Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) 64 1/2 mustangs had generators, 65's had alternators. Or so I've been told. That and some side trim was the only real difference between those two years. Edited July 17, 2015 by bismarck
Howard Cohen Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Some possible reasons why no kit manufacturer has made this: 1 - their research doesn't show enough of a need for it 2 - there are so many 60s Mustang kits out there and maybe some of them don't sell that well, thereby causing them to think twice about another Mustang 3 - if they built everything, the modelling community would have nothing to bitch about 4 - Tom Daniel (no S) designed many cars just for fun. The model kit was made first and the full size car was built by Chuck MIller for Promotions Inc. Bob Larivee Sr. to put on the show circuit. The Red Baron was made in 24th and 12th scales, one of the few kits made in both sizes. As for the number of kits made, the kit is one of the best sellers of the past 40 years. It sells out every time it is produced
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Actually, none. The engine represented in the kit doesn't exist in reality. It's a liberally interpreted, much scaled-down version of an old aircraft engine. At the time the Red Baron was a new release, several IPMS types ID'd the engine as a WW-I Mercedes aircraft powerplant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art, it's similar, but not accurate...AND, it's about 1/32 scale in a 1/24 kit. I've done considerable research into this, having wanted to use the engine in a fantasy between-wars LSR car. No dice. Edited July 17, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
Art Anderson Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Actually, none. The engine represented in the kit doesn't exist in reality. It's a liberally interpreted, much scaled-down version of an old aircraft engine. At the time the Red Baron was a new release, several IPMS types ID'd the engine as a WW-I Mercedes aircraft powerplant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art, it's similar, but not accurate...AND, it's about 1/32 scale in a 1/24 kit. I've done considerable research into this, having wanted to use the engine in a fantasy between-wars LSR car. No dice. True, it is quite undersized, and not all that accurate, but still, it could be made to look good in a fantasy car. In the years up to WW-I there were all sorts of seemingly crazy engine designs tried (most failed, of course, to catch on), but I could see this one, with some added details, being the powerplant of a fun project. Art
Aztec Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 I remember this kit My big brother and i got busted working on it under the blanket with a flashlight when we were supposed to be sleeping..
disabled modeler Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 How about getting them to re-issue these...Un-Real RollerMean Maverick large scale funny car1/8th? 80 Trans Am
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