AMT/R2 new tool 1966 Mustang fastback.......

[Dave Van]

As a owner of a real 1966 Mustang fastback I was thrilled to see the return of this kit.  I bought 3 right off the bat. 

Overall it's the old coupe tooling with new interior, body and hood and some wheels. 

After I did normal prep of mold lines and flash, I shot some Tamiya white primer on the body. I then noticed the body had a rough texture to it. The side were bad, upper surfaces not so bad. It took 3 prime, wet to get a just OK surface to paint. I then used a entire new can of Tamiya bright red just for the body....still not 100% but I am moving on. 

 

Anyone else have one of these kits with rough surface or did I get a run before they finish polished the tooling. Thanks 

[bobss396]

Odd they would issue a kit with a rough body like that. I generally take my time with bodies, re-scribe panel lines, remove flash, give every outside feature a slight radius to they take more paint. Then I'll wet-sand with 2400 grit and wash with soap and water before I shoot any primer.

[Can-Con]

Just checked mine. 

There's a "satin" finish on mine but not what I'd consider rough.  It's about what I'd expect after going over the body with 3600 grit or so sandpaper.

 

[David G.]

I'm not sure what I would do with that. Sanding and more paint or strip and start over?

David G.

[Kah puts]

I like what you’ve done so far ?

[Pierre Rivard]

Looks good Dave, despite the challenge you faced. Just surprising that 3 coats of primer did not do enough to eradicate this. Porosity in the styrene?

[Duddly01]

Any more progress on this project? I built one based on my 1966 GT Fastback and I am working on a second (Kit bashed with AMT 67 for better chassis). I didn't have any problems painting it. No issues with roughness. Not sure why yours did. 

[Dave Van]

Sorry about that.....

[Dave Van]

Dup

Edited March 22, 2024 by Dave Van