'57 T'Bird Resto Mod

[Brianl]

The challenge with this build was to use only the parts from the Monogram '99 Mustang SVT Cobra kit to upgrade the AMT  '57 T'bird. I wanted a more modern look to the styling so I've removed the side flutes and fins to create a smoother less fussy side profile. I'm thinking of a '60's dream car type theme, lots of metallics etc The Mustang chassis hasn't needed to be modified too much to fit the T'Bird body and most of the interior (once shortened) also fitted surprisingly well.. Engine bay clean up is next

Brian

[Modlbldr]

That looks great! Much smoother, lower and longer looking! Nice work.

Later-

[espo]

I like your styling changes. What sort of windshield treatment are you thinking of?

[cobraman]

That's going to look sharp in color.

[EngineerBob]

Great kit-bashing/customizing! The styling changes really work well to make it swoopy while still clearly being a 57 Tbird.

[Brianl]

Thanks for the comments

Screen will be the stock one without the frame and cut down to be lower and more laid back.

Brian

[Beamerman]

Really nice! I will follow this!

[bisc63]

Cool idea, and already looking good!

[Kenmojr]

Love the direction you are taking this T-Bird.

[Dave Darby]

Very cool custom, but it's way more mod than it is resto. Maybe a Custo-mod?

[Brianl]

Okay I've picked up this thread again for an update. Most of the bodywork is finished so it's off to paint. First coat Tamiya pearl white for the stripes then pearl light blue for the body colour .... I think ... at this stage ... maybe! Chassis shot shows the "minor" mods to the Mustang chassis.

Brian

[Starwulf]

Excellent use of the Viper roll bar, really compliments the overall style.

[NOBLNG]

Fantastic! i am doing the same thing right now (off and on again?). I am keeping the body mostly stock ‘cause I like it and I wasn’t sure how to modify it nicely. Yours looks great! ?

My thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/176915-sve-t-bird/

Edited February 20, 2023 by NOBLNG

[SpikeSchumacher]

This is looking really  nice Brian! ?

[Zippi]

Super sharp looking.  Nice job so far.

[slusher]

Bird is looking sweet!

[KWT]

Looking good