GTMust Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 This is a project that I started at least 25 or maybe 30 years ago (around the time this Monogram kit was first issued?), got it to an almost finished state and lost interest. It sat in the box until I dug it out the other day and thought I should finish it. There's not much left to do so I figure I'll fit it in while I'm waiting for paint or glue to dry on the current WIP's. My inspiration was a photo I saw in a Hot Rod magazine at the time, which I probably still have....... somewhere! Here are a couple of pics just as it came out of storage. I don't remember a lot about the details of this build, and apart from the clear scoop and some styrene sheet for the revised firewall, I think it's all stock parts from the kit. I may upgrade some details as I get back into it again.
Foxer Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 That puppy deserves to come out of the shadows! Looks like a nice job moving the engine and the finish is gorgeous.
oldscool Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I like it a lot! Very unique idea . grumpy gus
Greg Pugh Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Wow. Finish that one. It's so close! Gonna look good!
whale392 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Interesting idea Tony. kind-of a Funny Car without really being one! Looks killer on the smoothness of the paint.
GTMust Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks to you all for the kind words. Those original open letter Goodyear GT Radials set it right into the late '70's/early '80's era, so I guess I'll have to keep the details period correct for that time as best I can. No point in wiring the engine as you can't see it, but I should add a fuel tank, a more realistic front suspension set up and a better radiator arrangement. Apart from that there's some BMF to touch up and then it should be ready for a display case. Unless you guys have any suggestions?
whale392 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Just some detail-washes on the rims and the aforementioned touch-ups Tony, and I think you have this one in the bag. Better than I could do. (Then again, don't listen to me as this isn't a FOX Mustang!! )
Olds Rocket 88 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Very cool, always nice to see something different...
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