Kmb0319 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 This kit wasn't in my stash, but an $8 clearance find at Hobby Lobby was too good to pass up, and I always liked the Cougar. I wasn't sure what to do with it.. most of the Cougars around my neighborhood that I saw as a high-schooler in the mid-late 80s were either half primer with the rear jacked up and Cragars or base models with hubcaps and whitewalls. Without a real inspiration, I decided to try something different. I hadn't ever tried a vinyl top... partially out of fear or messing it up, partially because I never wanted to take the biggest surface of a body and make it flat. But, time to try it. With a Vinyl roof, I didn't use the spoilers or hood scoop... I guess it's more of an XR-7. Ended up leaving everything box stock here... used my cans of Mercedes B396 blue and clear for the body, after my top was painted, i had a little regret... should've used white instead of black... but it's OK. I wish most of these AMT kits had better interior detail, but overall, I really enjoyed this build. Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Nicely done top, color and interior wood. Nice model Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I like it. Always been partial to Cougars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Nice looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader101 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Really nice work, top looks great and I think, better in black than in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Nice work, Kevin! I've always loved Cougars, but have heard many horror stories about that kit. You did well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Nicely done. What did you use to simulate the vinyl roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nicely done. What did you use to simulate the vinyl roof?Thanks! It's just the classic blue painter's tape roof. 1" wide strips, one down the middle, one on each side to overlap and trim with a hobby knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Very cool, I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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