jeffb Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 new spanky new mold.. this is just the body, theres a bunch of stuff still in the molds.
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Is that 1:25 scale from the MPC kit? If so, I'll have to have one.
Kris Morgan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Thanks Jeff. Yes, Mark it is 1/25 from the MPC kit. Still molding up the rest of the bits to go with the body. You will get body, hood, lower front bumper,dash, rear seat, package self, door panels, head lights and, clear red tail lights. Price $55.00. The AMT/MPC 87-88 Gt will be the intended donor. hope to have a few ready to ship by the end of next week. again, A HUGE THANKS to Jeff from Motor City resin for all his help here.
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 What about the rear glass? How difficult will it be to make a curved rear window?
Kris Morgan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Jeff and, i done a mock up this aftenoon at his shop and, it will be an easy window for the builder to handle.
jeffb Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 rear glass can be made from flat stock,, easy squeezy..
Chuck Most Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 The curve on the back windows to these is oh-so-subtle- just trim it right and it'll conform to the curve just fine.
whale392 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Don't take this the wrong way, but: I and countless others have been bit by bad or highly inaccurate attempts at a Mustang coupe before. Not saying that this offering will share the same fate, but I am sceptical of it. I am a huge FOX fan, and would gladly dish the $55 for a good and accurate 4eye coupe. Let me know when it is ready and I would like to have a go at one of these (I have about a dozen of the MPC 1/25th offerings and plenty of AMT and Revell chassis/drivetrain donors). Lots of pictures from all angles will help out as well; giving those who might be contemplating this a good overall look at the kit.
Kris Morgan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I understand where you are coming from Bradley. While i cannot take credit for the master on this, I can tell ya it is correct. I will keep ya posted and, post a few more pics as time goes on.
whale392 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Thank you Kris. As a FOX lover, I am very sceptical whenever someone says they have a 'correct' coupe. Even with me working with Ed Sexton on bringing a 1991-93 1/25th Mustang Coupe to market, I am scaptical as to how correct it will be. I see this is an early cars (1979-82) and based on an MPC offering. With a nose and taillight swap I can do the 83-84 as well. This is a good thing. maybe, if I can get more than one, I will master up the 85-86 nose and body molding. I look forward to more pics and info as it comes; and keep in mind that if Ed and Revell are dead serious about their coupe, that this would make a great retrofit to backdate their offering. Edited January 22, 2011 by whale392
whale392 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) PM replied to Kris/Jeff. Edited January 22, 2011 by whale392
charlie8575 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 First- Jeff and Kris- as always, great work. Be sure to have a few with you when you come to visit us at MassCar in March. I can say with some confidence that it will be well-received. From the rest of the conversation- are we getting a glimpse at a possible future product from Revell? If so, I'd buy one. And as nutty as this may sound, I'd like to see an LX with the 2300 Lima as well as the 302; I think the ability to build an oft-forgotten about car would be kinda neat. For the earlier ones, perhaps a carbed 232? Anyone? Charlie Larkin
dannyi Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 ..I saw this first hand at the club meating the other day, you definitely won't be disappointed! It's a must see for sure.....
Eric Stone Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Would it be possible to have a cheaper package for those who may wish to use an MPC kit as a donor, and won't need the hood, taillights, dash, front valence, or headlights? Edited January 23, 2011 by Eric Stone
Kris Morgan Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Yes it would Eric. PM me and, we will work something out.
spkgibson Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Nice Piece you have there Kris, I think it turned out great.
whale392 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to talk to me the other day about this Coupe. Shoot me a PM and we'll go a little deeper, or give me a shout! (I got the texts by the way..........get a hold of me and I will give you my impressions)
Nick Winter Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Sweet! Now I can build a CHP Mustang! Nick
Kris Morgan Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) First one just went up on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Resin-1979-Mustang-Coupe-/280624225028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415681db04 Edited February 3, 2011 by Kris Morgan
whale392 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Any plans to offer it beyond the E-Bay realm?
Kris Morgan Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Ready and, takin orders for these. can even do it less a few parts for those with an MPC 79 for a donor or, for those wanting to use it as a slot car body.
Mark Brown Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I just got mine today and it's really, really nice. The actual material is some of the nicest I've seen - looks more like plastic than resin. The proportions look right on the money and the castings are super clean. I didn't see where any cleanup was needed at all. And the price is very reasonable, considering the quality of the product. Anyone who's interested in Fox Mustangs should jump all over this.
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