A Ford that chases airplanes for a living.

[Agent G]

I'm building this:

From this:

Stand by.

G

 

 

 

 

 
 

[Belugawrx]

Nice G, I'll be watchin 

[Mister 4x4]

I saw this article in one of my Mustang Monthlys from a few years ago.  Don't know if it'll help or not, but here ya go: http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1308-1988-ford-ssp-mustang/

 

[Agent G]

Thanks Eric! Good shots there.

Here's some quickie photos of my progress.

The body and wheels are painted an old Floquil Railroad color clad "CSX New Image Blue". I found it while searching Ebay for Floquil paint.

The interior is three shades of Tamiya gray. Sky Gray for the majority of the interior, Sky Gray and a drop or two of Neutral Gray for the carpet, Medium Gray for the cloth panels in the seats.  Those will get a light overspray of Sky Gray to tone down the brownish hue. 

More to come.

G

[vamach1]

Very cool idea.  Do you have a different Iight bar?

Edited April 1, 2019 by vamach1
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[thatz4u]

here's the article I posted awhile back...hope it helps

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/137928-us-air-force-mustang-not-what-you-think/?tab=comments#comment-2013625

 

[Agent G]

Rex, I have a Dave Panek Whelen Edge that is dead on for the pictured car. I contacted Dave on face Book and he hooked me up. I'll use the kit's mounting brackets.

Al that is a priceless link, thank you sir!

G

 

[Tommy124]

Great idea, great progress! Looks like they switched to using Camaros by now though... : 

 

[Agent G]

Oh they've used GTO's, G-8's and Camaros since the Mustang. 

The Mustang is iconic for it's use in law enforcement and other specialized tasks.

G

[thatz4u]

any updates on the Mustang

[cobraman]

Looks good, cool project.

[gasman]

They are using Tesla’s now

[Agent G]

I saw that. Makes sense, instant torque.

This one's coming along, waiting more free time!

G

[ismaelg]

Love the U2 and the chase cars.

They have used even Corvettes for that.   I'd chase it even in a Power Wheel if had the chance

Here is a C5 Corvette chasing the Dragon Lady.  It seems it only got to 3rd gear.  I'd guess the chase is barely  100 MPH.

Thanks,

 

[Agent G]

On ‎4‎/‎9‎/‎2019 at 3:10 PM, thatz4u said:

any updates on the Mustang

Mustang production halts during the work week. Chassis is complete, interior 90% complete and the body needs a repaint. Seems there was just enough humidity here the day I sprayed the body to create what I see as an unacceptable finish. I'll post more tomorrow.

G

[Deathgoblin]

Ah...  Air Force blue.    We had a car that color when I was a kid.  Dad got the paint from the base and sprayed it himself.

[jefropas]

My old friend Charles Ricks used to own the one from the article, or one just like it. Awesome car with a very cool history!

Jeff

[Agent G]

The interior is 99% finished at this time. I didn't have any thing in my spares box that replicated a radio correctly, so I made one. The mic will be carved from sprue mounted with a coiled wire cord. The body has been repainted and awaiting polishing. 

Edited April 16, 2019 by Agent G

[thatz4u]

looking good, keep it going.....

[Agent G]

Interior's done, paint rubbed out and clear coated. Final assembly starting soon. Photos to come.

G

[Agent G]

Buttoned up, decals on ready to be put Under Glass.

G

 

[ismaelg]

The color is spot on for that Air Force blue. Looking really good.

[Agent G]

1 hour ago, ismaelg said:

The color is spot on for that Air Force blue. Looking really good.

I have been planning this build for years now all due to finding that "Strata Blue" color. I was looking for Floquil paint on eBay and saw this color. I googled the rail line and saw that the "CSX New Image Blue" was a dead ringer.   

G