Tommy124 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Hi folks, I finished this kit recently. As we all know, unfortunately there is only a Revell snap-kit for this 6th generation of the Pony. That kit isn't bad at all as a snapper and it sure has a nice body shape, but of course, it lacks a lot of details. That's why I put some work into it as follows: - lowered the body - added 19" rims + tyres - added brake discs from the spare parts bin - added windscreen wipers from the spare parts bin - added interior mirror from the spare parts bin - added exterior mirrors from the Shelby GT 500 kit - drilled the exhaust area open and added metal ferrules - added selfmade headlight printouts in tinted look in order to replace the horrible kit's parts I used Tamiya TS-101 primer to cover the kit's red plastic. I then painted the body using Tamiya dark metaillic Blue TS-53, cleared with Testors Wet Look. 'Nuff said, hope you like it: On the left hand side, you can see the "basic product", built by my son in 15 minutes. It took me 15 days to get my own done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBlock292 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Great job, man! You demonstrate the potential of a snap-kit in the hands of a skilled builder! Ludwig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Great job on your Mustang, lowering it was definitely the best mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Cool! Great job! I like what you did with the headlights. For me that is the biggest issue with this kit. All the added details really make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, YBlock292 said: Great job, man! You demonstrate the potential of a snap-kit in the hands of a skilled builder! Ludwig Thanks Ludwig! I'll take that as a compliment... 2 hours ago, shoopdog said: Great job on your Mustang, lowering it was definitely the best mod. Thanks Keith, yes, that helped. And I'm really glad the wheels go together so well with the car... 2 hours ago, ismaelg said: Cool! Great job! I like what you did with the headlights. For me that is the biggest issue with this kit. All the added details really make a difference. Thanks Ismael, for your compliments - on a FORD build! You are absolutely right about the headlights, they are the "key issue" on this kit. Having said that, I'm really surprised no-one came up with a detail-up kit for this snapper so far. Edited April 10, 2019 by Tommy124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Looks outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very nice. They're everywhere where I live............... even 4 cylinder versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Slammer Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Nice job, looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Great job. These kits need the additional detail and you did it. I have the same kit on the bench along with the '18 to replicate a '16 GT 1:1 we had and the '18 GT we now own. Where did you get the wheels and would you be willing to p-mail me your headlight prints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Thanks Brian, Phil and Roberto! 13 hours ago, dougp said: Great job. These kits need the additional detail and you did it. I have the same kit on the bench along with the '18 to replicate a '16 GT 1:1 we had and the '18 GT we now own. Where did you get the wheels and would you be willing to p-mail me your headlight prints? Thanks Doug. The wheels are 19" Volks Ray RT 37 as sold by Aoshima. They are available in silver and dark gold, I have the dark gold ones. It should be these: https://images.app.goo.gl/XtTKzSbXGjUh78p78 As regards the headlight prints, I have mailed them to you. Edited April 11, 2019 by Tommy124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Very nice, the subtle mods and clean work really make this pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Very aggressive looking. Clean looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Wow great work... really did wonders to that snapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thanks a lot, Bill, David and Andre! Btw, I noticed a little late that the Mustang is looking very dark on the images. It's probably due to the fact that I took outside photos at sundown and the remaining light did not show the "real" color. For that reason I'd like to post another photo which shows the actual metallic blue color. I took it before I started polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 If you've got the talent, you can make snap-kits look VERY real still!!!!, and you DID!!!!!....great job, bud!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I can't believe that's a snap kit- that looks fantastic. Great looking Mustang. I love that Metallic Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Very nice!! Really like the dark blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Great car, and excellent finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Beautiful work, looks amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Beautiful work as always from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddvar Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Lovely modell, this give me inspiration to start on my 2015 mustangs, one std and one delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks a lot for your kind feedback, Dann, Chris, Simon, Tom, Craig, Atin, Anders, Jürgen and Oddvar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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