StanGlover Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Here’s my first for 2021, a ‘79 Mustang Turbo Hatch. It’s from MPC’s first issue of the Fox Body, the Mustang Turbo Cobra kit. It took several attempts to score this kit from eBay... and I spent way too much for it ? but I am ecstatic to have an early Fox Body in my collection! The fit and detail on this kit is really nice, with only some minor trimming to get the body to mate the chassis properly. Unfortunately, the original Cobra decals were in poor condition so I just built it as the regular Turbo trim. It’s painted Tamiya X-7 red with XF-55 deck tan for the interior, and two coats of Future on the body. I’m very pleased with this one, hopefully I did this rare kit some justice! 1
AMT68 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Great build of a kit that is rarely seen and yes definitely commands a premium price. Color combination is excellent and I'll be getting a can of Tamiya deck tan after seeing the interior on this one.
Stef Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 DUDE! This is phenomenal, @StanGlover ! Such a clean build of such a rare kit. I salute you. It's super rare to see one of these built or restored to factory specs, and this brings back so many great memories. While it's always nice to see street machines and drag racers, nothing compares to a factory fresh build. Fantastic work!
vamach1 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) Agree with the other comments. Fox body Mustangs (factory stock) seem to be getting a little more respect these days. I have a few unbuilt ones as collection would not be complete without a few Mustangs from the late 70’s through the early 90’s. That first issue kit is the only one with the correct hood scoop for the. 79 Turbo Cobra. Edited November 8, 2022 by vamach1
doorsovdoon Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Very nice work. Always nice to see these 80's builds.
espo Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Great looking build. Nice that you built it as a Shoe Room Stock since it is such a rear kit.
charlie8575 Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 This looks great. You did it right. Charlie Larkin
e30lover Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 I spotted the exact foxbody(non-cobra) in the identical color the other day. Looks great and so real!
Maindrian Pace Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 You did that rare kit plenty of justice, that may be the nicest built version I've yet seen. Beautiful job.
beeRS Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 Such a clean build. It looks fantastic, especially in that red.
Olskoolrodder Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 GREAT build, my friend, it looks really good! Been a long time since I've seen a '79 4 banger (turbo or not), brought back some fun memories of my teen years
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