2022 Atlantis Releases

[imarriedawitch]

14 hours ago, magicmustang said:

As I stated in an earlier tread, somewhere between a Tom Daniel's custom and a Palmer attempt.

What it was.

I've got a Comp. Resin body in the stash, wonder how it would fit.

[magicmustang]

40 minutes ago, imarriedawitch said:

I've got a Comp. Resin body in the stash, wonder how it would fit.

Should be a good fit and a vast improvement.

[The Junkman]

On 3/31/2022 at 3:59 PM, Fat Brian said:

The first IMSA Mustang and the GTP kit should be fine, but yeah, I bet this early body doesn't exist anymore for the SCCA car. These are ones I don't think changed.

And to add to the "useless junk pile" the Motorsport Mustang underpinnings are a near drop fit on the Tamiya Turbo Capri kit.  Naturally as the original car was a simple re-body of the Group 5 Capri.  Just such a build was the subject of an article in the late and much lamented Motor Racing Replica News.

[Fat Brian]

8 hours ago, The Junkman said:

And to add to the "useless junk pile" the Motorsport Mustang underpinnings are a near drop fit on the Tamiya Turbo Capri kit.  Naturally as the original car was a simple re-body of the Group 5 Capri.  Just such a build was the subject of an article in the late and much lamented Motor Racing Replica News.

That's good news because that is one thing I'm planning on doing. I only recently got the Capri kit after ignoring it the last time it was out, they're pricey now and it took a while to find a deal.

[Dave Van]

On 3/31/2022 at 6:59 PM, Fat Brian said:

The first IMSA Mustang and the GTP kit should be fine, but yeah, I bet this early body doesn't exist anymore for the SCCA car. These are ones I don't think changed.

Both of those 'Mustang' kits are standalone kits and were never modified into anything else. They should exist somewhere.......not sure where.  I love the kits......it's rare we get GTP and GTX type kits of any car. These were both partly funded by FORD! My builds....Great kits BTW

 

Edited April 27, 2022 by Dave Van

[Daddyfink]

11 hours ago, imarriedawitch said:

I've got a Comp. Resin body in the stash, wonder how it would fit.

I would not waste a correct resin body on that kit, it is not worth it. At least to me. 

[stavanzer]

Dave, that #16 Car is killer! I really like it. How many liveries did Monogram issue it in? Is it really hard to find now?

[Dave Van]

59 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Dave, that #16 Car is killer! I really like it. How many liveries did Monogram issue it in? Is it really hard to find now?

Monogram did two different schemes on both kits. The GTX was done in FORD and Miller Beer. The GTP was done in FORD and 7-11. Indycals does all the decals now. The kits show up on ebay....price depends on whos lookin!!!! Thanks

 

[stavanzer]

Thanks for posting another build. I really like the GTX Cars. It has all the IMSA Flare Goodness, dialed up to 11!

 

[imarriedawitch]

3 hours ago, Daddyfink said:

I would not waste a correct resin body on that kit, it is not worth it. At least to me. 

I know what you mean. It fits the Revell Vega chassis and looks very close to the Polar Lights chassis. Right now I'm not sure which best represents the time period. 

[Fat Brian]

3 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Thanks for posting another build. I really like the GTX Cars. It has all the IMSA Flare Goodness, dialed up to 11!

 

They average about $40 on ebay but you can sometimes find them cheaper in an auction.

[stavanzer]

Thanks!

I'll have to start looking for one.

[Daddyfink]

9 hours ago, imarriedawitch said:

I know what you mean. It fits the Revell Vega chassis and looks very close to the Polar Lights chassis. Right now I'm not sure which best represents the time period. 

The Polar Lights chassis would be your best bet, that is what I plan on using when I slap one together. 

[iBorg]

Actually Jungle Jim ran both a Logghe style and a digger chassis. The Slixx decals can do either one. 

[Daddyfink]

22 hours ago, iBorg said:

Actually Jungle Jim ran both a Logghe style and a digger chassis. The Slixx decals can do either one. 

Oh, absolutely, but where talking Logghe car, but, the Digger style would be cool as well 

[RancheroSteve]

On 4/27/2022 at 7:39 AM, Dave Van said:

Monogram did two different schemes on both kits. The GTX was done in FORD and Miller Beer. The GTP was done in FORD and 7-11. Indycals does all the decals now.

Nice builds, Dave! I've got the Mustang GT on the bench now - building it as the "red" Miller version, using the Speedline decals.

Edited April 29, 2022 by RancheroSteve

[The Junkman]

On 4/27/2022 at 5:23 AM, Fat Brian said:

That's good news because that is one thing I'm planning on doing. I only recently got the Capri kit after ignoring it the last time it was out, they're pricey now and it took a while to find a deal.

Regarding the GTX Mustang/Turbo Capri kit bash: I can scan the article and PM it to you.  Looking it over, its not a step-by-step as much as "here's things to adjust and look out for".

[Zen]

Would be interested in seeing that article also if you don't mind.

[The Junkman]

28 minutes ago, Zen said:

Would be interested in seeing that article also if you don't mind.

Got it scanned, check your PM in a bit.  Dave Van, did I understand you'd like a copy also?

[deuces wild]

These just came in at Warren's hobbies.....

[Dave Van]

If you can email a copy that would be great. Thanks

[Ace-Garageguy]

You guys are killing me.

Based on this thread, I just chased down vintage Monogram GTX and GTP Mustangs, fairly cheap.

I had a built GTP to restore, but didn't know the GTX existed. 

Ford Aerospace had significant involvement with the GTP composite chassis and body development and construction.

My, how times have changed.

[Fat Brian]

12 hours ago, The Junkman said:

Regarding the GTX Mustang/Turbo Capri kit bash: I can scan the article and PM it to you.  Looking it over, its not a step-by-step as much as "here's things to adjust and look out for".

Yes, I'd love to have it.

[The Junkman]

Fat Brian, Iborg, and Dave Van, check your PM.

Edited April 30, 2022 by The Junkman

[John M.]

On 4/26/2022 at 8:16 AM, horsepower said:

Any idea if they managed to get the '56 Chevy sedan from that same tri-five series?

I'm not sure if Atlantis has the tooling for the 56 Chevy or not. I for one hope so as well.

 

Sorry it took long to reply.