64' thunderbolt pro touring custom

[mp_101airborne]

got the idea for this one awhile back watching barry white build one on discovery channel... this is actually my 3rd attempt at building one... first ended when my weener dog caught the body on the table and used it as a chew toy... second ended when i let a half finished version at my now ex-girlfriends house... so heres hoping 3rd times a charm... got the body primered and painted with modelmasters go mango orange laquer (yes i know its a mopar color but its the brightest orange laquer i could find)... haha... in the process of BMFing all the chrome now and feels like i might use the whole sheet... hope everyone enjoys

[race06]

Not much of an orange fun BUT that look awsum!! Looks like a flawless BMF job. Lookin forward to progess shots

[Bartster]

Great job on 1 of my favorite kits.

[mp_101airborne]

got the BMF done and couldnt be happier to say that... took the hard way on this one and trimmed the window frames and not the entire B-Post... layed the black stripes as well and now im debating doing the engine bay semi-black... would like to hear you imput

[CanadianKronik]

that is nice, going to take alot of practice for me to get that good.

[DANB]

Please for the love of god dont paint the engine bay black. It looks killer atm keep us posted.

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[PARTSMARTY]

GREAT KIT-GREAT CAR-GREAT BMF WORK-GREAT PAINT WORK-GREAT COLOR-JUST PLAIN GREAT!

[Dr. Cranky]

That looks good. I've always wanted to build one of these kits. Looks like you are making great progress on it. Keep it going, please.

[mp_101airborne]

thanks for all the encouraging feedback... im doing some research for the stance i want and came across this... really liking it and wondering what the masses think

Edited February 23, 2012 by mp_101airborne

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

SWEET!! I LIKE IT

[Monty]

This is going to be sharp! Sorry to hear about the other two, but it looks like you've got everything on track now.

If you're not mad at him/her anymore, post a pic of the wiener dog. I miss mine.

[diymirage]

thanks for all the encouraging feedback... im doing some research for the stance i want and came across this... really liking it and wondering what the masses think

i think he must run something big in there not to need side or rear view mirrors

[Ramfins59]

Your build looks sweet... and yeah, IMHO go with the semi-gloss black engine bay.

[brett]

Your build lloks great so far. Personally I wouldnt paint the engine bay,I'ld leave it as it is.Black engine and black and orange two tone interior is the way i'ld go if it were mine. That pic you post looks great very mean looking version its stance is perfect.

[Casey]

I'd also suggest keeping the engine bay body color. As for the red car, the front tires look small when the body is dropped that far over the tires, so I'd suggest you use at least 18" wheels/tires.

There is a ton of chrome on this body, and BMFing the side trim is no picnic, either. The orange looks great, Mopar color or not.

[tooltas]

that prostreet car more then proturer

[mp_101airborne]

well didnt have much time today to build but did manage to get the engine bay painted... i know there are some mixed feelings about this but i think i helps add some contrast to the strut tower brace and radiator shroud... plus its gives that look of the fenders being bolted on to something... also managed to snap a mock up... oh and one of the model murderer all wrapped up in her snuggie

[gray07]

Very nice.

[Dirkpitt289]

This is coming along nicely. I just came across the "Go Mango" color at my LHS this week and was trying to decide what I could use it on. This build just inspires me even more to find a use for it. I wonder how it would look on a Cobra? Hmm...

Keep up the good work

[Bartster]

The 'Bolt is looking mean & nasty! perfect stance. Great color. Nice BMF job.

[Monty]

well didnt have much time today to build but did manage to get the engine bay painted... i know there are some mixed feelings about this but i think i helps add some contrast to the strut tower brace and radiator shroud... plus its gives that look of the fenders being bolted on to something... also managed to snap a mock up...

oh and one of the model murderer all wrapped up in her snuggie

Your wienerdog tells me she was just trying to get rid of some of those mold lines for you. Thanks for the pic!

Since everybody else is telling you how to build your kit, I'll chime in too. If you're not overly concerned about the engine being "period correct" for '64, paint the engine block and heads Ford Engine dark blue. This'll give you a little more color under the hood. Just a thought.

Edited February 24, 2012 by Monty

[Erik Smith]

i think he must run something big in there not to need side or rear view mirrors

Hey! It's just like the kit then - no side mirrors!

Still coming along nicely! That side spear/sword handle thing/vent/bulge spot is the tough spot for foiling - looks like you got it.

[Guest]

I really like this car! I especially like how well the roll bars are done on it. They're un-noticable at first glance. This has more of a good clean pro street look to it in my eyes. I have a built pro street '64 Fairlane on the shelf that could use a revamp especially in the roll bar department. I may get it down and do something more like this with it.

[espo]

Nice build. I know others would like the engine compartment the same color as the body, and depending on what look you're after that would be good also. If you use a contrasting color engine block, or even a body colored engine block it may show your engine detail better. Are you going to use the Pro Stock hood or the flat hood? Looking forward to seeing more on this build.