1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback (AMT 1/32 scale)

[bh1701]

Here is my latest completion - a 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. This is one of AMT's 1/32nd scale kits and the it was a fun kit to build. The color is Testor's Gloss Copper.

The level of detail is really good, although it does not have any front turn signals or backup lights. I probably could have figured out a way to add some, but it was rather late in the construction when I noticed this.. 

One big challenge was painting the whitewalls on the plastic tires that the kit has. A trip to the R/C section of the hobby shop provided me with the parts I needed to come up with a creative solution. 

In the interior, I added a gear shift using a piece of stiff wire and a blob of canopy cement to form the knob. I was also very pleased with the way the dashboard details came out; black wash was used on the instrument cluster and the speedometer numbers are very readable.

The Mustang tri-bar emblems on the front fenders were a challenge to paint, but they came out well. I did the best that I could with the tiny Mustang scripts, but they don't hold up very well under magnification.

Thanks for looking,

Bart

 

[TooOld]

Wow that came out super nice , lots of great detailing for a 1/32 kit !  And that color is perfect !

[cobraman]

That turned out great !

[TarheelRick]

Very nice build.  Those little 1/32's are fun to work with. I have a couple of them in my display case and a couple more to build.  Also have a shoebox full of the older Monogram slot car static kits from the mid 60's that I want to do some restoration work on.

[vamach1]

Excellent job.  I’ve built a fair amount of 1/32 and most seem to be pretty accurate.  From the pictures you might think it was 1/25 scale.

[carrucha]

Neat build.  Nice way of painting white walls.

[Kah puts]

Holy cow Bart that looks marvelous,and my favorite color too Amberglow with Palomino interior!

[bisc63]

Nicely done little 'stang. That looks as good as any larger scale kit!

[Street Rod]

Great job!

[1972coronet]

!!! WOW !!! That is awesome! Did you shrink yourself down in order to paint that level of detail?!? 

[happy grumpy]

Wow Bart , I thought the first photos were 1/25 scale. Great craftsmanship to bring this little 'stand to that level.

[mustang1989]

I just love these smaller scale builds. Lotsa detail for such a small scale. Well done.

[slusher]

Very sharp little build!

[ewetwo]

That is really nice. I love the colors you picked.

 

[Slotto]

Incredible detail on that 1:32! 1:24/5 should be a breeze after that! I really like your colors. Great stick shift too. I would have never known. Well done

Edited September 14, 2022 by Slotto

[Zippi]

Love those 65 Fastback Mustangs.  Super nice and clean.  The interior looks really sharp.