randyc Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Here's my build. I'm sure there will be a ton of these soon. I used Duplicolor wheel paint to get close to the pewter. Close enough for me and I didn't have to shell out more money for paint. I had this on hand. I went with blue interior to be different. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baycolony Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Very nice. Working on one of my own but you did a superb job on this. Any hiccups we should be aware of? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Looks great. I should be posting another of mine in a week or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 The only nits I found were some of the decals didn't have white backing. Battery, a couple other things underhood. So they would not show up when applied. Other than that, this may be the best kit I've ever built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Great job! I always loved that version of the Mach 1 but it seems to fall down on most popularity scales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 That is a beautiful build! I especially love the blue interior, with the silver exterior. That's a really good combination! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Really nice build, I look forward to start mine. Beautiful detailing of the engine bay. Not my favorite Mustang but too good a kit to pass out. I see some Eleanors on the horizon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Oldenburg Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hello Randy, a classic muscle pony, beautiful job on the engine bay! 🤙 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 What did you do to make the coolant reservoir appear to have green coolant in it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 30 minutes ago, djmcguire said: What did you do to make the coolant reservoir appear to have green coolant in it? Ford did not have factory coolant reservoirs for 71-73 Mustangs. The part Randy painted is the windshield washer reservoir. However, it could replicate a brand of bug removed washer fluid that’s green. The more common color is blue but I have seen orange also. On my build still in progress I just mixed light blue and white and went with the half full look. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Beautiful Mustang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, djmcguire said: What did you do to make the coolant reservoir appear to have green coolant in it? I didn't realize there was no overflow in 71. So that is wrong. BUT, to make it look green, I used a green highlighter on the white plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, vamach1 said: Ford did not have factory coolant reservoirs for 71-73 Mustangs. The part Randy painted is the windshield washer reservoir. However, it could replicate a brand of bug removed washer fluid that’s green. The more common color is blue but I have seen orange also. On my build still in progress I just mixed light blue and white and went with the half full look. When did Ford stop using washer bags on the fenders? My 65 Thunderbird has that and a coolant reservoir btw the manifold and top radiator hose. No catch can though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 You did that Mustang proud, Randy! I like the choices you made and it’s a clean build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Excellent build Randy. Looks great in the color you chose with the blue interior. Very well done details, especially your engine compartment and decals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Great looking Mustang. Like the color and finish and the blue interior better complements the body color well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Top job! Looks like it's floating off the ground on that glass top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 nice work looks amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Like many said, such a nice build. Got 2 on stash, but want to finish some stalled projects first. looks nice in another color other than the typical white,orange and yellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Very nice build and an appropriate color combination for that era Ford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I like it in silver. I may have to get one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Chuckyg1 said: I like it in silver. I may have to get one of these. Everyone should do this kit. To support the manufacturers AND to see what awesome is. I like this better than Tamiya, Fujimi, etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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