stavanzer Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: You mean something like this? Awesome Build. Is that a 'real' Mustang colour option from back then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, stavanzer said: Awesome Build. Is that a 'real' Mustang colour option from back then? Probably, but not sure. That's what was on it when I bought it off eBay. I just cleaned it up and gave it a little Snake-Fu. One of the cleanest eBay models I ever bought. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Built one of these when they first came out many moons ago. As I remember, I used about a tube of that wonderful "putty" that came in AMT kits, just on the side vent filler. was a good kit for the tome. Like I said it was many many moons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Snake45 said: You mean something like this? Kind of what I was thinking, yep. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 16 hours ago, stavanzer said: Awesome Build. Is that a 'real' Mustang colour option from back then? They had a dark green and a turquoise available for '66. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzy63 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Motor City said: They had a dark green and a turquoise available for '66. A greenish Metallic Turquoise is a beautiful color but I'm not sure about it being a factory '66 Ford paint color. (I've used the now-gone Model Master 2945 Turquoise Metallic in the past but I've never seen the Testors 'Extreme Lacquer' 371165Turquoise version before.) Bottom pic: 1966 Ford Tahoe Turquoise Poly Edited March 16, 2023 by blizzy63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 47 minutes ago, blizzy63 said: A greenish Metallic Turquoise is a beautiful color but I'm not sure about it being a factory '66 Ford paint color. (I've used the now-gone Model Master 2945 Turquoise Metallic in the past but I've never seen the Testors 'Extreme Lacquer' 371165Turquoise version before.) Bottom pic: 1966 Ford Tahoe Turquoise Poly IF you can find it, Testors #2945 is pretty close to Tahoe Turquoise. None of the Testors Model Master lacquers are a very good match. I've never seen the Extreme Lacquer turquoise; from what I've seen online it appears to be a metallic version of Model Master Tropical Turquoise (as seen on the AMT Round2 '57 Chev box from 2009) 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, blizzy63 said: A greenish Metallic Turquoise is a beautiful color but I'm not sure about it being a factory '66 Ford paint color. (I've used the now-gone Model Master 2945 Turquoise Metallic in the past but I've never seen the Testors 'Extreme Lacquer' 371165Turquoise version before.) Bottom pic: 1966 Ford Tahoe Turquoise Poly Thank You for the Photos and the Information! Now I know what colour I have to get close to, when I build mine. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 We may have a few of these in that color, then... 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzy63 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 For those interested... more pics of THAT car... https://qualityclassics.com/cars/1966-mustang-gt-fastback-22e/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 How did the new rear valance turn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Mine will be painted in Emberglo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 hour ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: Mine will be painted in Emberglo BEAUTIFUL color on a '66 Mustang! I did the HT kit in that a long time ago, and it still looks great! I also have an M2 1/24 diecast fastback in that color; it looks great too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Beautiful color. Saw a ‘66 convertible at a car show once in that color with a matching interior. Lots of great colors on the early Mustangs. Vintage Burgundy is a favorite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 My teacher bought an Emberglo '66 Mustang hardtop that year. We were told not to touch it! She drove a '57 Mercury before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I admit ignorance but what are it's differences/improvements over the Monogram/Revell 1st gen Mustang kit? Is it just the model year 65 v 66? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Junkman said: I admit ignorance but what are it's differences/improvements over the Monogram/Revell 1st gen Mustang kit? Is it just the model year 65 v 66? This is 1/25th and based on the original AMT annuals. And has a chassis w/ everything molded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 2:47 PM, Snake45 said: You mean something like this? That's way cool! I found this picture of a pastel green '67 Fairlane GT that I really dig. So, for my first build of the new '66 Fastback I'm using Rustoleum Ocean Mist, which seems to be a good match. White GT stripes and white interior along with the kit Torque Thrust rims will finish it off. 🏁😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, The Junkman said: I admit ignorance but what are it's differences/improvements over the Monogram/Revell 1st gen Mustang kit? Is it just the model year 65 v 66? The original AMT body, like most of their vintage offerings, captures the look and feel of the car better than the monogram/revell item. On 3/16/2023 at 7:24 PM, Snake45 said: BEAUTIFUL color on a '66 Mustang! I did the HT kit in that a long time ago, and it still looks great! I also have an M2 1/24 diecast fastback in that color; it looks great too. Very true. Like Mr Wherry's turquoise coupe, I consider this one a 'benchmark' build of an original, only in emberglo.... Edited March 18, 2023 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 2:13 PM, Rodent said: How did the new rear valance turn out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, mk11 said: Thanks. And there are chrome tips? I may have to start trolling eBay for someone breaking one of these kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 No intended chrome tips. Personally, I don't have much use for bullet-style mirrors, and the ones numbered 306 on the old chrome tree seem possibly close enough to repurpose as those tips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersworry Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 So no exhaust tips? They were in the original kit. Rear valence looks goofy without em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Unless I'm missing 'em (haven't had too deep a look yet and I'd be happy for a correction)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 1:21 PM, mk11 said: Re: the exhaust tips--they are visible in this photo. Molded into the stock rear pan, and the instructions say to paint them chrome for the stock version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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