1967 Mustang Fastback (AMT 1/25th scale)

[bh1701]

Here is my latest completion/restoration. - a 1967 Ford Mustang fastback that I got back in 1967 as a pre-assembled model that was molded in yellow plastic. Some pictures of it in its original yellow are included.

I removed the decals and stripped the black paint from the interior. The rear panel between the lights had a ribbed panel that was part of an Exterior Decor group, but the ribs were not accurate for the fastback. You'll see on one of the yellow pictures that the ribs dip down in the middle; this would be accurate for the hardtop and convertible as they followed the lines of the trunk lid. The ribs on the fastback should go straight across without any dip.  It took a bit of work, but I managed to remove the ribs. The panel under the front bumper does not fit that well; that was true on the original model so I did not try to improve on the way that it fit.

I repainted and detailed the interior, and used Tamiya's Bright Red for the exterior color.

Thanks for looking!

Bart

 

The restored/renovated model (in red)

 

 

What it originally looked like when I got it in 1967

Edited May 31, 2024 by bh1701
Added info

[happy grumpy]

Great mod, it makes all the difference from looking toy-ish to a fine looking model. Bravo!

[Jim B]

Great looking Mustang.  Nice conversion.

[oldscool]

Those look really nice.

Edited May 30, 2024 by oldscool

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

I really like the red

[Rattlecan Dan]

That red is really unique looking to me. Nice job on both.

[Yeah Nah]

Great save! 100% on the original.

[ncbuckeye67]

Excellent work! I love a well-done restoration. To me, it's even more satisfying than building a new kit.

[Gustavo Reis]

Nice restoration.

[espo]

Great looking paint and interior. Like how you corrected the rear body panel. Whoever made this kit just used the rear from a convertible or coupe as you pointed out. The body trim and bumpers al look good and the white walls look good on this. This body style was one of Fords better ideas. 

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[michelle]

Awesome restoration job

[karbuildr]

Definite improvement over the original. Nice job.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Wow! What a nice, clean resto. ??

[XYHARRY]

Great story on this one Bart, it reminds me of a barn find. Well done resto too.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[DanL]

turned out real nice

[slusher]

Looks great!

[ewetwo]

Looks fantastic. Wonderful rebuild.