MPC 69 Mustang ?

[bigphoto]

Does anyone know off hand what percentage this kit is smaller than 1/24? As there is a company that is willing to print me a particular set if I get him the % difference.

[Abell82]

I believe that it is generally thought to be about 1/27th or 1/28th scale. scale.

[Casey]

Does anyone know off hand what percentage this kit is smaller than 1/24? As there is a company that is willing to print me a particular set if I get him the % difference.

I think Keith Marks might be your best hope.

[ChrisPflug]

All the proportions aren't necessarily the same when comparing to the 1:1 or especially to other kits of the same subject- best bet is to base decals on a particular body rather than assuming they'll fit properly by making them a certain scale

Maybe make a set to check the fit (just use regular paper to see how they fit) and then adjust an electronic file till you've got exactly what you want- then print as decals

[george 53]

The MPC kit is 1/27th scale, or so I've been told. I have the 69 and 70 AMT mustangs (from those days) and the MPC kit IS VISIBLY smaller than the original AMT kits. But the hubcaps in it are ok.

[ChrisPflug]

But the hubcaps in it are ok.

.....For a '68 anyways

[bigphoto]

Thanks for the input gang It is also cool to see fellow Michiganders helping a brother

out too!!

The Kieth marks set is made for the Revell kit which is also visibly larger.

I am going to have the company print the set at 2% smaller and go from there.

The company is Pattos Place they have some very cool decals especially if you are into racing.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/pattosplace/home.html

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Thanks for the input gang It is also cool to see fellow Michiganders helping a brother

out too!!

The Kieth marks set is made for the Revell kit which is also visibly larger.

I am going to have the company print the set at 2% smaller and go from there.

The company is Pattos Place they have some very cool decals especially if you are into racing.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/pattosplace/home.html

What kind of Mustang decals are you looking for?

[bigphoto]

What kind of Mustang decals are you looking for?

I am building the 69 Boss car of Peter Revson from the Shelby team and probably Horst Kwech

or Dan Gurney.

[Harold]

Actually, the MPC kit is a bit of a dog. Go out and buy the Revell '69 Mach I.

[Junkman]

Actually, the MPC kit is a total dog. I hope they stop reissuing it before the end of the space-time continuum collapses.

I just measured this styrene atrocity and it is 182mm long. The real car is 4710mm, so the model is 1/25.88 or 1/26.

[bigphoto]

Actually, the MPC kit is a total dog. I hope they stop reissuing it before the end of the space-time continuum collapses.

I just measured this styrene atrocity and it is 182mm long. The real car is 4710mm, so the model is 1/25.88 or 1/26.

I am actually OK with the kit as I know it is not on par with the Revell offering (which I also

have) but this is part of a same kit build project in a club I belong to.

Edited February 3, 2010 by bigphoto

[Junkman]

I am actually OK with the kit as I know it is not on par with the Revell offering (which I also

have) but this is part of a same kit build project in a club I belong to.

Happy sink mark filling. What are you going to do about the engine?

[bigphoto]

Happy sink mark filling. What are you going to do about the engine?

I am using the Boss 302 from the AMT Cougar with a dual quad parts box intake. I am going to

fab the ram air box.