Ramcharger Posted November 9, 2011 Share 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lunajammer Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Looks like you took your time and hit all the marks. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted November 9, 2011 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroNitro Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Very very cool, it turned out great. I used to love watching them run at Road America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Really cool build. I love all the little detail you did to it. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted November 9, 2011 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 C'mon Ron, as good as you are, you couldn't scratch a chassis for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramcharger Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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