MoparMark Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Here are two cars I did not too long ago. I wanted to do a different version of the Trojan Horse and wasn't too thrilled with the AMT kit so I started from scratch. It's a curse most of us modelers are afflicted with. I modified the comp resins mustang body by stretching it a little, adding wheel humps, and changing the angle of the spoiler. Scratch built the chassis, fuel cell, headers,header covers,and all the tinwork.I remolded the body with the alterations and decided to try to make a mini metal flake gel coat body.I sprayed two part urethane clear coat into the silicone mold, spread the metal flake over the clear while its still wet. Then I let the clear coat cure completely removed all the flake that didn't stick to the clear coat then backed the metal flake with black tinted resin. Doing it this way helps keep the outer details intact without wiping everything out with metal flake plus clear over that. I also made the decals cause I like the deep purple blue rather than the AMT black. After going through all this I felt I needed to build the AMT Trojan Horse for a fun pure stock build, also to compare the two when all is said and done. Thanks for looking,Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Wow simply amazing workmanship! I definitely like your version better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 They are both first rate looking models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Nice! Really nice work on both, but that corrected Horse, what a stunner! Funny how AMT deemed it close enough and no one cared back then. Now, it would be a hanging party after them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Is that a clear roof hatch? I would love to see some close ups. I also love the big old parachute. I'm doing a biggun on my Winged Altered too.Magnificent work on both Mark. Edited September 21, 2016 by Nytrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Beautiful builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Two very fine models!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Very nice, I love the final results on your build. The AMT kit falls a little short . The AMT kits of this era have always peaked my imagination, the Mopower Satelitte, Dragray Corvette, the Vega Kammback, and Pinto funny cars, crazy body shapes just beg to be built. I think the Trogan Horse is the only one I've seen built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMark Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Thanks for the great responses,I agree that AMT had some interesting funny cars but I don't ever remember that satellite body ever being a real car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Question. what rear slicks are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I keep coming back to look at this Its Really Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMark Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 The rear tires are from the later Revell funnycar kits. I put the tire on a mandrill and sand them flat first to get rid of the injection marks then round the side walls to get a fuller look to them.The two half tires that came with the old kits just didn't do it for me. I made a M&H vacuform stencil for the logo just like the company did. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun_E_Car Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That is Freakin' Amazing! I plan on Building that version myself.So jealous you have done it!--Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 wow-wow-wow !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Tremendous build! The scratch built chassis looks so much better than AMT's. Most of the funnys of this era had gone from the front axle with fuel tank behind to the furl tank in front. The body looks tremendous. You captured the gel coat metal flake quite well. There's so many greats here.....I can't list them. Tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Great builds..you captured the look of the 70's era of aa/fc perfectly Edgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The work totally speaks for itself. Super nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMark Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks again for the feedback, it helps me keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I have been building for 25-30 years and your work amazes me ,fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Wow!! Just WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jchrisf Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Wow.. these are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Awesome work. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 On 9/22/2016 at 11:50 PM, MoparMark said: I made a M&H vacuform stencil for the logo just like the company did. thanks I would love to know how you did that and see more of your work. How'd you learn all this cool stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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