Rade8boy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 After graduating PSU and getting a job in 1985 I bought myself a brand new 85 Ford T-bird turbo coupe, I bought the resin body from All American models and the PE scripts and 10 hole mages from R&M of MD over 20+ years ago!! It is finally ready to put on the shelf, just needs the black windows trim, I ordered some black chrome foil. It may not be 100% correct but it is close enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looks good.. First model of a 85 I have seen . I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I purchased a brand new 1983 Turbo Coupe after I graduated from college in May 1983. I have the AAM body and plan to make a quasi-replica of my ride. I'll use the 1985-87 instrument panel but I can make the outside look right. Great job on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 looks great, nice too see those old AAM kits being built, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looks nice. Do you have the mirrors ? On a car like that they are noticeable when missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Builds like this make me miss the '87 I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 TurboCoupes are cool. Come to think of it, any of the turbo Foxes were cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 TurboCoupes are cool. Come to think of it, any of the turbo Foxes were cool. I know what you did to complete this model . Well done on a stalled project . It is just right and great choice of colors . Is the interior correct ? Thanx .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Sweet! Love those old AAM kits! Wish they were still around ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice looking build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rade8boy Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Here are some updated pictures with the side mirrors added and black foil, BTW, I was not impressed with the black foil, it is a lot thicker than the chrome and did not want to stick well, maybe it was old?? To answer some questions the original car was Light Regatta Blue with a light tan/beige interior and the interior is from the Monogram 87 kits so it is not really correct, see real car picture below. it is not 100% correct the sun roof in missing and the engine is somewhat close, but that is fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 The Engine from the Here are some updated pictures with the side mirrors added and black foil, BTW, I was not impressed with the black foil, it is a lot thicker than the chrome and did not want to stick well, maybe it was old?? To answer some questions the original car was Light Regatta Blue with a light tan/beige interior and the interior is from the Monogram 87 kits so it is not really correct, see real car picture below. it is not 100% correct the sun roof in missing and the engine is somewhat close, but that is fine with me. The engine from the '85 (Monogram 1/24) Mustang SVO is the right mill for this one . A magazine back in the day ran a feature article making this model . I have the jewel like 10 holers and a collection of pieces to make this . Yes , another stalled project . You did this justice . Just right in all the details . Eye candy for me ....Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstang Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is awesome. My first car was an 85 Thunderchicken with a CFI 5.0 and AOD. I've been trying to find an AAM body for a while with no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is awesome. My first car was an 85 Thunderchicken with a CFI 5.0 and AOD. I've been trying to find an AAM body for a while with no luck. From what I hear if you find one you'll pay dearly for it. I was looking for An AAM of the Stang LX they did and they are indeed about vanished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstang Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Back to square one. I guess I'll be building a body from one of the drag car kits unless I stumble upon one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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