ModelcarJR Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I started this one a couple of weeks ago when I wanted to paint something quickly due to weather that was coming in. I thought I could use Camel Yellow to come close to or substitute for Grabber Orange. I used Tamiya white primer and then the color. Unfortunately, it was light on the edges and panel lines like I hadn't used a primer. So it went back in the box and I moved on to something else. Then I remembered that I had another one of these kits that was incomplete as it was missing the chrome taillight/bumper piece. I got it out So and found the body and body related parts and I'm back in business without have to remove the paint on the previously painted body. So the only colors for this Boss Mustang were Grabber Orange, Green or Blue and Calypso Coral, and Pastel Blue (almost white). I have none of those colors so I went with a color I have that is a cousin to Grabber Green -Tamiya Light Green Pearl. It washed out a little in these photos but I like the color and the paint went on well. So here I go! Thanks for looking! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermodel Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Unless Revell has fixed the mold, which I doubt, you'll find that the passenger side quarter panel extension doesn't come to the same pronounced (and correct) point right above the end of the bumper as the driver's side does, and could use a little extra plastic and reshaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Thanks, Dennis! They must have fixed the mold because I see no difference between the right and left sides at the rear and the taillight panel fits fine without glue and stays in place. I rubbed out the body and it looks pretty good. Here are a couple of photos with the overhead mag light off to display the color better. Thanks for looking! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 What a beautiful color and the shine looks good too. I've been tempted to build either a 69 or 70 model Mustang and seeing this one makes me want to do just that even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Unless you just wanted a factory color, this shade of green looks good. I used to work with a guy years ago who had a Calypso Corel Boss 302. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 That's looking good John. The color suits it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 That is looking real nice. Makes me want to start on mine too.🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Thanks, Joe, David, Jeremy, and Greg! I appreciate your comments! I've been working on a 55 Chevy to get it painted so I'll have something in the pipeline. I did manage to get the engine bay painted black and have started now on the foil. So now I'm back on this one. Thanks for looking! 😎 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Hi John, nice start on this. I used that colour on a build a few years ago, very nice colour, and looks great on your Stang. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 The Monogram/Revell Mustang Boss 429 is one of my favorite kits, I've built a couple and just started another one to break out of a slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Thanks, Steve and Edgar! I appreciate your comments! I'll have more on this one later today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Nice work, kinda looks like Ford's Silver Jade color. There actually was ONE Silver Jade Boss 429 made in 1969. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Off to a flying start, John, love the color choice. I've got the Revell '69 Boss 302 in rotation currently but I like the styling of the '70 nose way more. I'm following👍 Edited March 3, 2023 by customline Corrected false memory ....oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Thanks, Ron and Jim! I appreciate your comments! Finished foiling the body and finished the interior. I added gauge decals but they are hard to see. Painted the wood areas and added chrome pen details. No foil in the interior as there is no chrome trim. One photo with the interior mocked up in the body for fit since I had to use a clamp to hold the dash in place. Thanks for looking! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I like a clean, business-like black vinyl interior, especially when there's a Hurst shifter with that finger-groove t-handle that says "HURST" cast into it in deep relief. 👌. The foiling looks great. You move fast, huh? Lovin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Thanks, Jim! I appreciate your comment! Finished the engine. Added plug wires and scratched a coil as the one that was molded onto the head seemed out of scale. Chassis seems to be pretty simple so I should be onto final assembly soon. Thanks for looking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 That engine is awesome, Accell wires a good choice 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I'm liking this one. Good looking build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Thanks, Jim and Bob! I appreciate your comments! There were some bigger wheels in this kit and I didn't want to use the keystones, as its tedious painting the black in between the spokes. But the wheel backs in this kit were solid chrome (see below). I guess you would have to paint the face of the wheelback black over the chrome. So I didn't like that and found some spoked wheelbacks and a set of tires in the wheel and tire parts box. The tires in this kit were also missing. So I got a set of wheels together. Engine went into the chassis, chassis is complete, windows and interior in the body, and body onto the frame. And now its on wheels! 17" on the front and 19" or 20" on the back! Its all over but the detailing! Thanks for looking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Those wheels look good too, but I'm a fool for Keystones. I have a set on the bench that need detailing. I like to use plain ol' Testor's Flat Black enamel, thinned slightly and wait till it's dry. Then I use their enamel reducer (airbrush thinner) on a pointed craft swab, dabbed to just damp, to clean up the over-slop. (Of course,..... I need magnification to do this 😳.) I totally love that body style; best looking Mustang ever! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks, Jim! I appreciate your comment! I always do mine with an acrylic black so that I can clean up as I go. I also buy it in the big 16 oz. bottle so I can just refill my small bottle. Finished the engine bay except for the fan decal. Then I stopped to get another body painted (see below). Anyway, I almost missed the water bottle in the left corner as it is not to scale it seems to me. The coil mounted on the head was also out of scale so I replaced it. Everything went together fine so here it is: I'm trying new primers since Brite Touch is gone and I tried Rustoleum American Accents. Its too dark it seems to me. I thought since I already have this 75 Nissan truck painted with it I would just go ahead and clear it and call it the new car colors that are coming out in dreadful drab colors. Here it is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, ModelcarJR said: Thanks, Jim! I appreciate your comment! I always do mine with an acrylic black so that I can clean up as I go. I also buy it in the big 16 oz. bottle so I can just refill my small bottle. Finished the engine bay except for the fan decal. Then I stopped to get another body painted (see below). Anyway, I almost missed the water bottle in the left corner as it is not to scale it seems to me. The coil mounted on the head was also out of scale so I replaced it. Everything went together fine so here it is: I'm trying new primers since Brite Touch is gone and I tried Rustoleum American Accents. Its too dark it seems to me. I thought since I already have this 75 Nissan truck painted with it I would just go ahead and clear it and call it the new car colors that are coming out in dreadful drab colors. Here it is: "Dreadful Drab Colors"....I dunno man, I kinda like 'em 😏. It's a trend, for sure. The small SUVs look good that way but I wouldn't want a new 'Vette in pea soup green. 😣 'Stang's looking hot. Let's get a battery in 'er. I wanna hear that thing rumble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks, Jim! I appreciate your comment! I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger. One of the reasons I bought it was the beautiful B5 Blue Pearl paint. Still looks good today and its eight years old. Every time I see a newer Challenger in battleship gray I get a little nauseous. The Mustang's battery is in the trunk. And the body style, paint color and wheels sorta makes it look like Mustangs of today. This one will be done soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Yup, saw a Charger the other day in that gray...looked like an unmarked Rhode Island State Police cruiser ☺️. I like your color choice. I used a similar color on a '40 coupe. It's called Ice Blue Pearl by Boyd's. It's sorta greenish, very subtle, subdued. The sparkle is very fine, not like a metallic. Testor' made some really good paint back when. Don't know I can say that about now. 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Nice work so far. Following as I like Boss Mustangs. (I built a 69 Boss 429 awhile back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.