Ramcharger Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 The last build of 2009. Here's a few pictures of my Ford Motorsport IMSA Mustang. It was a difficult build from the decals to the final assembly, this car is not for the faint of heart. I had to rebuild the roll cage after a test fit, and found after several tries that the front of the cage needed trimmed. The decals required setting and softening solution and white glue to get them to conform to the curves. The rear spoiler requires a lot of work to get it smooth. Now that I've learned all of it's foibles, I'll try the Miller Mustang next! Here's the pix! Here's the next in line: More at the link: IMSA Mustangs
whale392 Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Nice looking Mustangs......gotta dig one of these out of my stash and build it!!
Dragline Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 I'm going to pick a couple of those up. I remember when they came out in the 80's. I was sure they'd be tricky kits. Monogram decals of that era are not the best. Looks like you got around all the kits foibles to create a great finished model. Looks like it's Millah Time! Bob
weasel Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) nice build!! i built one a while ago, and, yeah, the decals were, umm, different, some went down fine, some didn't...i used a hairdryer AND solvent.. i 'wired up' the back of the dash, did some seatbelts and paint detail... don't forget the Trans Am cars.. Whistler Mustang, Folgers, etc... those build up nice also... Edited January 1, 2010 by weasel
Ramcharger Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 nice build!! Thanks! don't forget the Trans Am cars.. Whistler Mustang, Folgers, etc... those build up nice also... I have all of the road racing Mustang kits, the '85 cars (7-11, Folgers, & Motorcraft) (done) build up real nice same with the '90 cars (Whistler, JPS, & 25th Anniv.) (yet to be built). I have a resin '88 Merkur XR4Ti (Mac Tools)body and I plan to scratch build a '89 Cougar (Stroh's) from a stock body and a '90 Mustang. I have built the resin rear engine Mustang Probe GTP and the front engine GTP cars are after the Miller car. I built Charlie Kemp's Cobra II car from the Testor's curbside kit. As you can tell, I really like road racing Mustangs! I used to sneak into Mid-Ohio Sports cars track and watch them run when I was a kid.
weasel Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 I have all of the road racing Mustang kits, the '85 cars (7-11, Folgers, & Motorcraft) (done) build up real nice same with the '90 cars (Whistler, JPS, & 25th Anniv.) (yet to be built). I have a resin '88 Merkur XR4Ti (Mac Tools)body and I plan to scratch build a '89 Cougar (Stroh's) from a stock body and a '90 Mustang. I have built the resin rear engine Mustang Probe GTP and the front engine GTP cars are after the Miller car. I built Charlie Kemp's Cobra II car from the Testor's curbside kit. As you can tell, I really like road racing Mustangs! I used to sneak into Mid-Ohio Sports cars track and watch them run when I was a kid. yeah, i'd say your're a Mustang guy!!! +10 on MidOhio, about 3 1/2hrs up the road from me...
Railfreak78 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Looks great and man ... frankly fun to drive! Nice work
vizio93 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Looks good man, can't wait to see the Miller one
weasel Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 i tried posting this last nite, but, 'puter wasn't playing nice... here's a pic of mine... and a link to the rest... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v470/weasel221/IMSA%20Mustang/
Ramcharger Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 here's a pic of mine... Nice build, I just built mine box stock. The extra detail looks good.
weasel Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 thnx.. i just added wires to the motor and some paint detail, you really can't see the back of the dash unless your're up close...
seeker589 Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 NICE! Box flares give me goose-bumps! I LOVE 'em! Is it safe to say EVERYTHING looks better with box flares? Box Flares on a Mopar minivan would even look cool. How about box flares on a Lincoln Continental?! Heck Yea!!!
slowbird Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Wow, nice! I have one sitting half-finished...really it just needs painted because I messed up the first attempt. That looks excellent. I have a resin IMSA Cougar body sitting around that I bought a while ago. Not sure if I'll be able to do anything with it, it's got a broken A-pillar and part of the spoiler is missing. But it's my favorite of all the IMSA cars.
Nick F40 Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) NICE! Box flares give me goose-bumps! I LOVE 'em! Is it safe to say EVERYTHING looks better with box flares? Box Flares on a Mopar minivan would even look cool. How about box flares on a Lincoln Continental?! Heck Yea!!! See, your speaking my language now!! That tupperware would be sweet Yes, I always loved this car, sounds incredible too.....IMSA and Zakspeed, how can you go wrong? Edited January 5, 2010 by Nick F40
3men2s Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 IT'S GOOD SOME OF YOU R COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET ....I MEAN THE MUSTANG RACING KITS THAT HAVE BEEN SITTING COLLECTING DUST SICE 1980'S I LOVE THEM, AND I HAVE SOME OF THEM BUILT AND IN BOXES. THIS ONE THE 83 ZAKSPEED I HAVE ONE BUILD AND 3 STILL IN BOXES. I HAVE THE GTP, THE 7-11 AND THE MOTORCRAFT IN BOXES AND ONE BUILT. AND THE WHISTLER IS WIP...AND THE 86 MOTORCRAFT, MY FAVORITE SOON I WILL START BUILDING IT. LOVE TO SEE MORE OF YOU COME OUT AND START BUILDING THEM. GOT THE CAMARO HOT WHEEL AND THE C5 CORVETTE THAT EVEN IT IS A CHEVY THEY R BAD IN MY BOOK. AND WHAT I AM WORKING ON RIGHT NOW
3men2s Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I have all of the road racing Mustang kits, the '85 cars (7-11, Folgers, & Motorcraft) (done) build up real nice same with the '90 cars (Whistler, JPS, & 25th Anniv.) (yet to be built). I have a resin '88 Merkur XR4Ti (Mac Tools)body and I plan to scratch build a '89 Cougar (Stroh's) from a stock body and a '90 Mustang. I have built the resin rear engine Mustang Probe GTP and the front engine GTP cars are after the Miller car. I built Charlie Kemp's Cobra II car from the Testor's curbside kit. As you can tell, I really like road racing Mustangs! I used to sneak into Mid-Ohio Sports cars track and watch them run when I was a kid. Sorry, How old r you? is that you in the avatar? i am a fan and saw them here in Miami back in the 80's and when they ran in west palm beach. Where did you find the Mekur?...will love to build one Scott Pruett ruled with that car. pinto engine with a turbo and it kick a. have lots of referenses on the gtp front engine car after I build mine, so For sure will do 2. the motorcraft one, will do it like it sopouse to be with the right side driver and the turbo on the left. GO FORD RACING. WHY THEY STOP MAKING THEM? WHAT A SHAME. BUT WHEN THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY...
Ramcharger Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Sorry, How old r you? I guess the term "kid" is misleading, I was in my 20's, fresh out of the service. Let's just say I'm more than twice that now. is that you in the avatar? Yep, Having a ball at a Halloween party! Where did you find the Mekur? I really don't remember, I've had it for years. It's in a plain white box, so I don't even know who made it. ...will love to build one Scott Pruett ruled with that car. pinto engine with a turbo and it kick a. Nice builds, by the way! Edited January 8, 2010 by Ramcharger
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