1989 Ford Mustang Whistler - Revell 1:25

[Technics]

1989 Ford Mustang Whistler - Revell 1:25

Trans am GT1 class

 

My main idea for the build ended up being that this was a car never fully retired was kept running since 1989, a race car relic.

A very detailed kit built out of the box. It was difficult fitting parts and assemblies.

Overall I’m really happy with the finish I attempted here and importantly that I got through to the end.

 

Modifications - Made a more suitable looking fuel filler, rear inner fenders from styrene, Self made livery / logotypes and window masks

Pros - All new and a first for me was experimenting with pre shading methods, and different types of paint wear, multi step painting with masks

Cons - Could always be more detailed, and the final overall fit is not perfect

I thought it would be fun to photograph back to back with a stock version. It reminded me of the irreversible race modification option in gran turismo as well as 80s / 90s manufacturer advertisements showing the road version and factory race car side by side. Something I may actively continue to aim to make with active and future projects.

Clumsily I overlooked giving it a once over with a static brush to get rid of dust flakes and tiny molecules not immediately noticeable to the naked eye but the camera picked up all my sins!

 

Thanks for following along on the journey.

This is likely the last completed build of 2025.

 

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Edited December 5 by Technics

[Zen]

Well done, looks great! Fitment on these kits is a challenge for sure.

[Jim B]

Nicely done.  That Mustang has seen a few laps!

[PappyD340]

Real nice pair!

[ChrisR]

Very nice.

[Coyote_6]

Pretty cool look on the Whistler car!  Love seeing them side by side - but I'd take the racecar if I had to choose!!  Awesome project.

Steve

[oldcarfan]

Nicely done. This is one of those models where I look at it and wish I could have done that well! They are really nice kits but they take some fitting.

I bought all the variations of this kit back in the day and built them side by side. Sadly, they don't travel well. Don't ask, it wasn't a pretty sight.                                      I think I still have most of one somewhere. 

[Technics]

@oldcarfan @Coyote_6 @ChrisR @PappyD340 @Jim B @ZenThank you very much guys!

@oldcarfan I too have almost all the variants, some in doubles. I will take moment before I start the next but will do so eventually!