THarrison351 Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 I've had this for quite awhile. When I started to do some detailing on on it, I realized the the wheels were incorrect. The wheels on the model are correct for an EcoBoost with the Performance Package not the GT. I have a set of the correct wheels from a 2015 Maisto Mustang GT. I was going to use them, but once I started looking at what it would take, I had second thoughts and put it on the back burner. It also needed wider tires that I didn't have, the chassis would also need extensive modifications because the correct wheels were almost 1/4" wider than the existing wheels. If I'd had a set of spare tires to fit the wheels, I probably would have done this. I wasn't going to purchase another kit to finish this $10 cheapie. When I finished getting my hobby room setup, I decided to finish this Mustang as best as I could regardless of the wheels and tires. I added a couple of silver or chrome paint details to the interior bucket. The body ended up needing the most paint work. The black trim around the windows was poorly applied, so I used paint pens to cover up all the orange that was showing up between the windows and the trim. I also painted the interior ceiling and mirror which were molded clear. I painted the chassis plate's exhaust and transmission silver. The toughest part was painting the calipers through the wheel spokes. I tried twisting and prying, but the wheels felt like they were going to break the spokes before they would release from the axle. Finally, I sanded the tire treads for a proper Snake-Fu. After I've taken these photos, I realized more paint will be needed to be added to the lower grill.
kilrathy10 Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I really like these, actually.... As long as you don't open the dog leg doors, it looks awesome...
THarrison351 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 7:28 AM, randyc said: Looks good. 19 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: I really like these, actually.... As long as you don't open the dog leg doors, it looks awesome... Thanks! I like them too and they're cheap and fill holes for the plastic models that aren't available. I hate the dog legs too, but I rarely open the doors. The grill's a little better, but not perfect.
kilrathy10 Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) On 10/13/2020 at 4:23 PM, THarrison351 said: Thanks! I like them too and they're cheap and fill holes for the plastic models that aren't available. I hate the dog legs too, but I rarely open the doors. The grill's a little better, but not perfect. You know, I actually saw these wheels on a 5.0, yesterday... Not saying they're available in this version, as there is a lot of theft around Houston... They may have been a junkyard replacement... Edited October 15, 2020 by kilrathy10
TOYCARTEC Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) What did you use to make the headlights? This came out looking real good. Edited October 18, 2020 by TOYCARTEC
THarrison351 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Posted October 18, 2020 9 hours ago, TOYCARTEC said: What did you use to make the headlights? This came out looking real good. That's how they came from MotorMax.
kilrathy10 Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 I had to go back into that neighborhood I saw the Mustang 5.0 with those stock wheels... This time I got a shot of it.... Definitely a 5.0, for sure, but I don't know what year... That could play a part in the availability of the wheels... I love this one, though... Looks great with those wheels on it...
THarrison351 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Posted October 25, 2020 Ok, this body style Mustang started in 2015. They may have been using the wheel for other packages. I don't know. Here is the specs from the 2018 brochure. The correct wheels for the GT performance package are #12. The highlighted wheels are for ecoboost performance package #4.
kilrathy10 Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Yep... This is too cool... I love looking at this stuff... I see a lot of options in brochures that don't prove to be popular with the vast majority; then to see one of those options out there on the street, you do a doubletake... Like the one, actually pictured in this brochure, #11, I've never seen before... I see a lot of #6, #8 and #3, but not much of anything else... Edited October 25, 2020 by kilrathy10
THarrison351 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Posted October 27, 2020 Haven't seen metallic blue before, that color really pops!
Geno Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 Thanks Tim, I have the orange one like yours as well, I saw this one at our local Wally World and had to have it lol.?
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