Devilsnake98 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I finally got my 67 mustang gt coupe body from Motor City Resin Casters today and it is very nice. This is a transkit that includes the body, turn signal gt hood, interior panels correct for the coupe, and the front valance. This is intended to have the AMT 67 mustang gt fastback as a direct donor kit. But being as I want to create a replica of my 1:1 project, this will be combined with a Greg Wann 67 gt500 eleanor body to make an eleanor coupe. It is a shame to cut up either of these bodies, but I have 2 other eleanor fastbacks i will be doing at some point, and I really want to see the coupe done. Here is the only progress I have so far, hopefully i can get away with only cutting the roof off of both at the same points, sanding to fit, and re-attaching. I will be getting up the nerve to start cutting in the next couple of days when I have time. Any other suggestions would be appriciated.
Devilsnake98 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 And this is the look I'd like to achieve.
martinfan5 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 So it looks like we are going to have a eleanor build off in here, I have two of them that I am going to do, but only I am only doing one of the as the movie car
martinfan5 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 It should be fun, I am going to get the donar kit for the non movie one this week, and hopefully, I can get my hands on the gt 350 kit,
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 My 68 KR-8 Foiling is all done. Decaling started Assembled the wheels and weathered. Decals completed, gloss cote applied and some weathering was done to highlight the doors and trunk areas.
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Well here she is after many months on the bench. There were a feew issues that I noticed after looking at these photos and made the corrections.
Devilsnake98 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 The 68 Cobra Jet turned out nice Dirk. I have some progress of my own. Actually got up the nerve to cut my 2 resin mustang bodies. Cleaned up all and sanded both the fastback body, and the coupe roof edges until they fit back together, making the eleanor coupe. The top is completely ca glued in place, and is ready for the bodywork to begin to make this look like it was cast this way. Here is pics of them seperate and the roof sat in place to get an idea if I made a mistake or not by cutting them apart.
Devilsnake98 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Then a few with the roof glued in place, and with the hood, tire and wheel combo for a mock up. Does the eleanor coupe work?
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Nice bit-O-plastic surgery. Very impressive.
Devilsnake98 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks, I have all the seems covered in squadron white putty right now and am giving it some cure time. Then will be sanding my brains out to make it look seem less. Will update with pics once smooth and will cover in filler primer.
martinfan5 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Well I got one gt 350 kit, so I can start working on one of the eleanor's now, YAY
Devilsnake98 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Can't wait to see it under way Jonathan, I too just got the gt350 for a donor for my coupe on evilbay tonight. Got all my body work done on the coupe conversion, and is in filler primer. Now introducing the 1967 Mustang Eleanor coupe haha. With no block sanding yet, the conversion is almost undetectable. Edited January 27, 2012 by Devilsnake98
martinfan5 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I think you and me were bidding on the same one then, did you pay $12.50 + 6.99 s/h. I like what you are doing with this one , it really looks good, I cant wait to see it finished. The only problem I am going to have is I dont have an airbrush, so doing the eleanor colors is going to be a problem
Devilsnake98 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Haha, nope I paid 19.95 and free shipping, that would have been pretty funny though. And yeah, I may have to take youre advice and go to harbor freight and try out a cheap airbrush on some bodies that are no good, then attempt a good paint job with the correct color to put on the eleanor coupe.
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Impressive work on the coup Ryan. Very impressive
martinfan5 Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Do the colors needed for eleanor come in a spray can?
Devilsnake98 Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Jonathan- the closest color I've found in a spray can is model masters Plymouth bright platinum metallic, although it is way to bright compared to the actual pepper gray of the Eleanor. I have only looked at the lhs, not online yet. And thanks for the comments Greg, couldnt do it without you're awesome mustang body.
martinfan5 Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Well looks like I have talked the almost wifey into letting me get a airbrush, just dont know when I will get it.
Devilsnake98 Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 The almost wifey? Haha that's funny, anyway of you get it, do share how well it works. The only other thought I had, was to contact the local auto paint supply shop, and see if they would put custom colors in an aerosol can. I know my work does this for they're company color, so I'm gonna see Monday morning, I'll share how it goes.
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