bluestringer Posted July 27, 2022 Posted July 27, 2022 I'll be starting this in a few days after I finish the Chevy pickup I'm working on. But I'm going to go ahead and paint it using a new to me primer to see if I can improve my paint jobs. I think the Rustoleum primer I've been using is causing a rough finish to my paint coat and it's coming out not as glossy as I would like. Never tried this Mr. Hobby stuff, so hope it does ok. Going with Tamiya X-7 red. 2
bluestringer Posted July 28, 2022 Author Posted July 28, 2022 Changing primer and getting some advice from a forum member (zippi) on shooting this Tamiya acrylics has helped. Paint looks much better than what I've been seeing. I'm satisfied with it. My wife wanted me to build a red Mustang, and it will certainly be red. 1
slusher Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 Very nice paint James, Mr Hobby is great products I use them also…
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Bronzekeg said: great start on a kit I love. Thanks. Nice. Love that blue. 3 hours ago, slusher said: Very nice paint James, Mr Hobby is great products I use them also… Thanks Carl.
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 These are the tires and wheels I want to use if I can make them work. 3
Vintage AMT Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, bluestringer said: These are the tires and wheels I want to use if I can make them work. What are the tires from? To get the front that low will require some front end work.... 1
mustang1989 Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 Alex is right on the rework of the front end. It's not a terrible task but it requires moving the spindles up and the tires inward some. I just got finished with AMT's 67 GT Fastback kit and these kits all have the "tail low-front end high" look. You did a great job of painting the body and foiling it. Awesome stuff man.
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Vintage AMT said: What are the tires from? To get the front that low will require some front end work.... Actually the front tires are from the kit and I don't plan to lower it, I was just showing the wheels I want to use. The rear tires are some from my parts box and are a bit taller and wider than the kit tires and I'm going to try to get them to work under the rear. 1 1
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2022 Author Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, mustang1989 said: Alex is right on the rework of the front end. It's not a terrible task but it requires moving the spindles up and the tires inward some. I just got finished with AMT's 67 GT Fastback kit and these kits all have the "tail low-front end high" look. You did a great job of painting the body and foiling it. Awesome stuff man. Thanks. I don't plan on lowering the front, just showing the wheels I want to use. The rear tires I want to use are a little taller and wider than the kit tires, so I may need to do a little work to make them fit. I like the back to be a little higher than the front. 1
NOBLNG Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 That is looking real fine James! Makes me want to get back on the one I have.
mustang1989 Posted July 31, 2022 Posted July 31, 2022 14 hours ago, bluestringer said: Thanks. I don't plan on lowering the front, just showing the wheels I want to use. The rear tires I want to use are a little taller and wider than the kit tires, so I may need to do a little work to make them fit. I like the back to be a little higher than the front. I raised mine slightly in the rear and it only took a little re-arching of the springs and I was pretty much set. Looking forward to more on this beauty.
bluestringer Posted July 31, 2022 Author Posted July 31, 2022 17 hours ago, NOBLNG said: That is looking real fine James! Makes me want to get back on the one I have. Thanks Greg. 9 hours ago, slusher said: Nice wheel choice James! Thanks Carl. 3 hours ago, mustang1989 said: I raised mine slightly in the rear and it only took a little re-arching of the springs and I was pretty much set. Looking forward to more on this beauty. Thank you.
bluestringer Posted July 31, 2022 Author Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Engine is ready. Edited July 31, 2022 by bluestringer 2
bluestringer Posted August 2, 2022 Author Posted August 2, 2022 It's been too hot in the work shed to do much, but I did get the front suspension done. Took a couple photos of the body also. 1
mustang1989 Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 Looks good from the angles I'm lookin' at. That engine looks good too.
TransAmMike Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 Missed your earlier posts on the Mustang. Wow James, that's looking great, love that red!!
FLHCAHZ Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Impressive paint James. Everything is looking great!
slusher Posted August 4, 2022 Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 2:06 PM, mustang1989 said: Looks good from the angles I'm lookin' at. That engine looks good too. I agree!
bluestringer Posted August 4, 2022 Author Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 3:06 PM, mustang1989 said: Looks good from the angles I'm lookin' at. That engine looks good too. Thanks. On 8/2/2022 at 3:27 PM, TransAmMike said: Missed your earlier posts on the Mustang. Wow James, that's looking great, love that red!! Thanks Mike. On 8/3/2022 at 6:51 AM, FLHCAHZ said: Impressive paint James. Everything is looking great! Thanks Chaz. 6 hours ago, slusher said: I agree! Thank you Carl.
bluestringer Posted August 4, 2022 Author Posted August 4, 2022 Rear end suspension and exhaust system done. 1
bluestringer Posted August 6, 2022 Author Posted August 6, 2022 Working on the interior and dash.......... 1
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