Ramcharger Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 I finally finished it! The Whistler Mustang Road Racer from the 90's is done. I built all of the 80's versions and I'm starting on the 90's cars. The kit is pretty good for its age, except for the molded in detail that is almost impossible to paint, so I didn't. I foiled the chassis and interior with Aluminum BMF. The Chassis plate was a little warped, too bad I didn't notice it until half way through the build. I used red flake paint on the top and a white flake on the bottom part. The decals were a b*%@!. Typical Monogram/Revell from the old days. I reshot the wheels with Alclad Airframe Aluminum because the chrome was ######. The body is also a poor fit for the old 80's chassis. BTW, the chassis is close but no cigar for the real car. Research revealed a few problems. I was thinking of doing an all out build of the Lappalainin car, but I'd have to scratchbuild a chassis for it. I'm not so sure I'm up to it. Anyhoo, here's the photos:
Lunajammer Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Looks like you took your time and hit all the marks. Nice work.
Wagoneer81 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Hey! I have one of those! Your's turned out really nice! I built mine many years ago and remember that I did't have much trouble with it . Well Done!
MicroNitro Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Very very cool, it turned out great. I used to love watching them run at Road America.
TheCat Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Really cool build. I love all the little detail you did to it. Great job!!
3men2s Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 I built this car a few years back and to get them to look right, you have to work it. you did a good job on this one and see that you gave it the RAMON look!!! custom paint
whale392 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 C'mon Ron, as good as you are, you couldn't scratch a chassis for this?
Ramcharger Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 C'mon Ron, as good as you are, you couldn't scratch a chassis for this? Uh, no. Well, maybe! Thanks for the compliments from all of you. Funny you should mention them running back in the day, Jim, I used to watch all of the Roush cars at Mid-Ohio
Harryn22 Posted Monday at 05:21 PM Posted Monday at 05:21 PM This looks Fantastic!!! I just picked up this kit used and it doesnt have any instructions. is there anyway you still have the manual for this kit, and could send me a scan or photos of the manual? Thanks a bunch! 1
ybsluos Posted yesterday at 05:58 AM Posted yesterday at 05:58 AM On 10/20/2025 at 1:21 PM, Harryn22 said: This looks Fantastic!!! I just picked up this kit used and it doesnt have any instructions. is there anyway you still have the manual for this kit, and could send me a scan or photos of the manual? Thanks a bunch! Harry check your Private Message folder.
Dragline Posted yesterday at 11:48 AM Posted yesterday at 11:48 AM Not a drag racing car is it? Perhaps it can be moved to the road racing thread? Nice build though.
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