1966 Mustang 'Sportwagon'

[Joe Lange]

Purchased this resin 'Transkit' from Morgan Automotive Detailing about 2 months ago and decided to start it.  Kris did a really nice job on this casting.  I'm assuming he used an 'AMT '66 Mustang Hardtop' kit as his base because that's the kit he recommends using for additional parts.  Don't try using the Revell kit!  (Trust me, it DOESN'T work.)

His website shows the bare bones kit.  I have already added the front and rear valances and firewall.  Cleaned up the body an gave it a coat of Dupilcolor primer.  Still deciding on a color. 

Leaning toward Ford 'Silver/Blue' and a darker blue for the interior.  Going to keep it stock with the 289ci. motor.     

[dino246gt]

Nicely integrated, the lines flow as if it were factory.

 

[Joe Lange]

Slowly progressing.  Decided to go with Ford 'Silver/Blue' and a medium blue for the interior.  Put a base coat on the body and went to work on the interior.  Test fitted the motor and started adding wiring and some plumbing.

 

[cobraman]

Looking good. nice project.

[Zippi]

That is looking pretty nice.  Some big ole meats on the back would look nice.  That's just me.

[TransAmMike]

Great work Joseph, cool project!

[vamach1]

Fantastic looking interior and engine.

[Joe Lange]

Thanks for the complements, guys. 

Bob, this kit could very easily be turned into a really nice custom ride.  However, I tend to lean more to stock and factory concept, (would've, could've, should've,) cars.

When I first purchased this transkit I had a Monogram 1966 Mustang Shelby 350GT-H kit.  It was an 'already started' ebay kit and I thought a Hertz GT350 Wagon would be a great concept vehicle.  Of course, Kris Morgan meant exactly what he stated,...."For use with the AMT 1966 Mustang Hardtop Kit".  There was no way the panel fit would work with the Monogram kit, so I went the stock route.      

[Joe Lange]

Finally completed last night.  Used 'The Model Car Garage' photo etched details in several places inside and out, and 'Keith Marks Decals' on the body.  Keith's decals are really well detailed!

Hope you enjoy the photos! 

[vamach1]

Cool project and great detailing under the hood.

[Kris Morgan]

That came out great Joe. Thank you for sharing.

[Bucky]

Fantastic! The colors really show off the wagon body well.

[cobraman]

That is a killer model,well done!

[GRiN]

Great look. love the color. now if someone will do the ute version then we would have both concepts for the Mustang.

[bisc63]

That looks like a proper little wagon, and if it were real, I'd have one. It works! Well done.

[ea0863]

What a cool looking car, and a wonderfully completed model! I could totally have seen this car around in the 60's and 70's on the street.

[slusher]

that’s a real clean beauty!

[beeRS]

Oh wow. That is such a cool wagon. I love it ????

[ewetwo]

That is awesome. I wish they actually made one.

[Koellefornia Kid]

Ford should have built that! Very nice work!

[Joe Lange]

Thank you for all the complements, guys!   

[Leica007]

Extremely well executed finish of a unique model;  can't decide which I lke better, the interior or the engine bay detailing. Both are eye catching. Thanks for sharing.

[89AKurt]

Nice looking "shooting brake" (if it was a Brit).  You sure work fast and get awesome results!

[Bainford]

Good looking long-roof Mustang. I love the stock treatment for this build. A nice, tidy build of a very handsome car. Very well done. 

[Joe Lange]

Thanks for the good words guys.  

Kurt, I don't know about the 'working fast', but since retiring, I find myself busier than ever during the day, but I also have more time in the evening to sit at my bench and just keep building.  Never thought I would be able to do that!