2008 Mustang Boss 429 Sleeper

[John B.]

Hi, all; In honor of 4/29 Day, I'm posting this recently - completed 2008 Mustang. It started out as a Revell Bullitt kit (many thanks to Bruce @ Rocketfin Hobbies!). I read an article on how Jon Kaase took a 2008 GT and dropped one of his Boss Nine engines into it. He was able to accomplish this and retain the stock hood, so I decided to try it in scale.

With the exception of the engine, transmission, driveshaft and exhaust system, the model is stock. I used the basic engine block, heads and valve covers from an old Johan Mercury Comet pro stock kit, a Revell Viper T-56 transmission, a driveshaft comprised of K & S aluminum tubing and parts box u-joints. I also used Oatey plumbing solder and Machined Aluminum Specialties (MAS) Scaletrapp mufflers for the exhaust system. The battery is a Greg Olsen 3D printed item, the intake manifold and headers are from the parts box. The carb is an aftermarket Demon unit.   

Thanks for looking and comments welcome.

[ksnow]

Great sleeper for sure. That engine bay looks plenty full.

[Mike 1017]

KOOL

Mike

[John B.]

Thank you very much! I forgot to mention that the paint is Tamiya Light Gray Primer with Tamiya TS-13 clear. This is a photo of the chassis.

[Kenmojr]

Sleeper indeed. Great idea and excellent model.

[ea0863]

Awesome job, especially under the hood!

[michelle]

Awesome work 

[John B.]

50 minutes ago, Kenmojr said:

Sleeper indeed. Great idea and excellent model.

 

44 minutes ago, ea0863 said:

Awesome job, especially under the hood!

 

20 minutes ago, michelle said:

Awesome work 

Much appreciated - Thank you!

[PappyD340]

Awesome Mustang!

[espo]

Great idea on the paint, the gray with no metallic in it seems to be a go to color lately. The paint has a great looking finish, and all the body trim looks clean. Nice looking engine and compartment. Have always liked the sleeper look. 

[happy grumpy]

Very nice take on the Mustang. I like this model and the monochrome gray is perfect for a sleeper.

[John B.]

2 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Awesome Mustang!

 

2 hours ago, espo said:

Great idea on the paint, the gray with no metallic in it seems to be a go to color lately. The paint has a great looking finish, and all the body trim looks clean. Nice looking engine and compartment. Have always liked the sleeper look. 

 

1 hour ago, happy grumpy said:

Very nice take on the Mustang. I like this model and the monochrome gray is perfect for a sleeper.

Thank you very much! The gray paint was something I wanted to try and I'm glad you like it.

[XYHARRY]

Really liking this one John, that grey is looking good with those wheels. Chassis and engine is well done too.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Very nice!!

[70 Sting]

Engine is certainly the star of this build! ?

[John B.]

3 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Really liking this one John, that grey is looking good with those wheels. Chassis and engine is well done too.

Cheers, 

David. ??

 

1 hour ago, ChrisR said:

Very nice!!

 

1 hour ago, 70 Sting said:

Engine is certainly the star of this build! ?

Thank you very much!  

[bytownshaker]

Awesome !!! Definitely a sleeper.

[John B.]

37 minutes ago, bytownshaker said:

Awesome !!! Definitely a sleeper.

Many thanks - it was fun to build!

[slusher]

Very sharp Mustang!

[John B.]

10 hours ago, slusher said:

Very sharp Mustang!

Thanks - I appreciate it!