venom97 Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Here's a little update on the cobra,I wanted to do something a little different but in the end I went with the basic red. No pro here bit here's a few pics,still have work to do on it but here's a little taste. Edited May 30, 2011 by venom97
futurattraction Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) A few update pics. Im trying to get this ready to take to a show this weekend. A long, long way to go. It reminds me of 30 years ago when I took my Pro Street Maverick to a car show and the paint on the rear bumper wasnt completely cured. May be the same with this… lol Edited June 7, 2011 by futurattraction
GTMust Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I hope you've figured out a way to display this work of art! Maybe on jackstands with at least two wheels removed.... under an awning beside a transporter, perhaps? Hate to see all that beauriful detailing disappear under the body..... Tony.
futurattraction Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Thanks Tony. I'm figuring to take a mirror it can set on, if nothing else. Hopefully I'll have some more pics to share soon.
futurattraction Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 Thank you, Jason. The Lord's given me a lot of patience to do this kind of work, though it's even pushed me pretty hard recently...
Tony T Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 Lookin' good! Nice work! Hope you can get it done for the show, or at least the primer table!!
GTMust Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 Just wondering how everyone is coming along. The deadline is fast approaching and it will be interesting to see how many Foxes (the Mustang type) show up in the allotted time. Personally, I been struggling to overcome paint issues with Backyard Billy's car and fit issues with Driveway Dave's (that USAirfix kit is a pig!). I think they'll both be done on time but not as nicely as I would have hoped. I must admit a couple of times, I almost put them both back in the box in disgust, but since I like a challenge(?), they WILL get finished! How's everyone else doing? Tony
whale392 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Posted June 4, 2011 Everyones work is looking awesome; thank you for participating in the build. Tony, I will open-end this once the deadline hits. I will continue this thread, as transferring all of the images to a new thread would be a HUGE pain for all of us involved. The big reasons I am open-ending it: build times with multiple kits, and I will be heading to Saudi Arabia in roughly 4 months. I will not have a lot of time to build, but would love to come home to a thread full of FOXes, and look at the sweet FOX builds while I am in the sand. Keep the builds going; I for one love watching everyones builds come together, and seeing what you all come up with. Thank you for making this thread what it is, a cool place for FOX cars!
venom97 Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Thank you for starting the thread,I've always been into mustangs but didn't know there was a model forum/thread just for the fox's. I had a huge smile on my face when I stumbled on it. Also big thanks for your duties,I'm assuming your in the military and I appreciate all you guys do for all of us!
whale392 Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 Jason: I am currently a civilian, but I did do 4 years in Naval Aviation. This go-around I will be a Govt contractor working on U.S/Saudi aircraft at various air bases in Saudi Arabia. I will still be working in contact with our armed forces, and may even run into some of my friends still Active Duty. I got into FOXes when I came home from the Navy (2001) and haven't looked back (too often anyway). I had to sell my Mopar for a divorce, and after a friend took me for a ride in his 93 Mustang GT, I knew this was the ticket for me. 5 FOXes later.............
GTMust Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 I hope you have access to the internet (I expect you will) while you're away, so we can all keep in touch. Take care, and have a safe trip, my friend. Tony
futurattraction Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Hey Bradley. Thanks for your military service in years past and for doing your job to help out our military as a contractor now. As Tony said, hopefully you'll be able to keep in touch with us and let us know how things are going... As far as my Fairmont, I didn’t get it finished for the show but thought I’d share a few mockup pics of what the paint job looks like. It’s got some problems, but turned out decent for the first time I’ve done any “for real†painting in some time, especially considering I used my air brush. I do like the colors and balance among the three of them really well.
whale392 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Looking good, Scott! Progress is progress, and it sure as heck looks like a Fairmont from every angle. I admire you for being able to go to this distance to produce a model that never existed. Thanks for the inspiration Scott!
Tony T Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Wow, looks great! It sure does look like a Fairmont!! Nice job!
GTMust Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 It's been raining a lot.... Backyard Billy and Driveway Dave have not been able to get much done on their cars. Luckily a friend with a truck has an empty garage, and invited Billy and Dave to use it (as long as they kept it clean), in order to finish their builds. Here's Billy cleaning up after he and Dave moved their cars in.... hopefully they'll now be able to get them finished. Dave took the picture but hasn't figured out the focus on his new camera yet. I'm sure he'll do better in the future.
whale392 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 Dang, what a cool friend to let his neighbors park their rides in his garage! Looking good Tony; both Mustangs, the D50, and the garage!
GTMust Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Both Backyard Billie an d Driveway Dave have been working hard to get their cars finished and they're almost done. Billy has updated his original 1981 four banger with a modified '85 style front clip and custom spoiler and hood. Rear tail lights have been changed to later style units from a wrecked 1985 GT and '88 GT wheels that Billy got from a local wrecker. The bigest change came when he removed the tired 4 cylinder motor and replaced it with a 302, 5 speed and the rear end and other parts that he got from the same wrecked '85 GT. Using his skills as a body man in a local auto shop, he cut and welded in a set of T-Tops. He also added a roll bar, racing seat for the driver and a 5 point safety harness for a short lived effort at auto cross, but gave it up after hitting a light pole in a local event. This led to a quick paint job. (Painting the car in the open air in his backyard, he was less than satisfied with the results, but couldn't afford a professional job. He decided to paint the side moldings the same color as the car, following an example he had seen in a hot rod magazine.) And now he's almost done. He still has to locate the dual snorkel air cleaner that went missing among the spare parts, intall a couple of driving lights in the front spoiler and the "blue oval" badges at the front and rear of the car. Driveway Dave is in pretty much the same situation. His '79 has also received a custom front spoiler, a set of rear window louvres and a custom spoiler on the rear deck. Wheels are the special metric TRX wheels which he plans to change when the tires need replacing, as these metric tires are very expensive to replace. The original yellow paint has been covered with a $249.00 quickie paint job in black and he has replaced the original tan interior with all new red cloth and vinyl. Door panels and other interior pieces have been sprayed with rattle can vinyl paint from the local Auto parts store. So here are both cars together. One more weekend and the boys should have them completed. Edited June 13, 2011 by GTMust
whale392 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 Tony, those are looking GREAT! Both of those guys need to be proud of their rides!
GTMust Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 I'll pass on your comment, Brad. I'm sure the boys will be pleased to hear it! Tony
futurattraction Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 The guys have done great with their rides! I'll look forward to seeing their updates.
highway Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Hey Tony, you think you could send the boys down this way when they're done to finish mine!?!?
GTMust Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Hey Tony, you think you could send the boys down this way when they're done to finish mine!?!? Don't see why not Matt. It may be a while though.... they're pretty much tuckered out. Just had to "git 'er dun"! Tony
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now