AMT 1988 Mustang GT

[Craig]

This is AMT's 88 Mustang GT. I built this one as a film student's car from the 1980s. As I was a film student in the 1980s it is inspired by true events. However, I didn't own a Mustang back then, I was driving a 1980 Monza. 

Anyway, this was a fun build, weathered with artist pastels. The only issue I have with this kit is the headlights. I stripped the chrome off and painted and weathered them. It's a shame it doesn't come with clear headlights. Ah, well, I'm happy with how it came out, and I hope you like it too.

[Captain Spaulding]

That looks great, love the weathering.

[vamach1]

Looks very realistic.  Did you apply techniques from experience from weathering military models.

[Craig]

1 hour ago, Captain Spaulding said:

That looks great, love the weathering.

Hey! Thanks!????

[Craig]

1 hour ago, vamach1 said:

Looks very realistic.  Did you apply techniques from experience from weathering military models.

Hey! Not really, the only military models I've built are aircraft, and I've never weathered them too much. The Mustang was a lot of trial and error, things I've picked up here and there, and looking at pictures of my own car after a drive on a sloppy winter day.????

[youpey]

its a cool looking model

 

its so weird to me that cars from when i was a kid are now considered classics. getting old snuck up on me. i remember the days of looking at cars in the used car lots, dreaming about the 5.0 GT.

this model brings up a lot of old memories

[Scott8950]

Very nicely done. I noticed it has 84-86 halo headrest seats, did you add those or do they come with the kit?

[Craig]

3 hours ago, youpey said:

its a cool looking model

 

its so weird to me that cars from when i was a kid are now considered classics. getting old snuck up on me. i remember the days of looking at cars in the used car lots, dreaming about the 5.0 GT.

this model brings up a lot of old memories

This build was a lot of fun for me, and also brought back some memories of my college days, most of which were good!????

[Craig]

2 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

Very nicely done. I noticed it has 84-86 halo headrest seats, did you add those or do they come with the kit?

Hey! Two sets of seats come with the kit, these ones, and what I assume are the stock seats. I just thought these were more interesting looking.????

[PappyD340]

Very nice, awesome weathering!

[Dragonhawk1066]

Great weathering, it sure looks the part.

[Craig]

4 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Very nice, awesome weathering!

Hey! Thanks!!????

[Craig]

20 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Great weathering, it sure looks the part.

Hey! Thanks!!????

[stitchdup]

Neat build, it sure looks the part

[Craig]

4 hours ago, stitchdup said:

Neat build, it sure looks the part

Hey! Thanks!????