Revell 1970 Mach 1 detailing questions

[Monty]

Overall this looks like a fairly decent kit, but I'd like some detailing suggestions for a couple areas.

1) What are you guys using as brackets to support the alternator and the power steering unit? We all know that Harry can't abide seeing "magic floating alternators" etc. : )

2) The master cylinder looks like an afterthought, as does what I assume is meant to be the brake booster setup. Any recommendations for a more accurate replacement?

3) Does the lower side cladding need to be thinned from the backside for a more prototypical thickness?

What other improvements have you guys made? Post up some pics!

[Casey]

Overall this looks like a fairly decent kit, but I'd like some detailing suggestions for a couple areas.

1) What are you guys using as brackets to support the alternator and the power steering unit? We all know that Harry can't abide seeing "magic floating alternators" etc. : )

2) The master cylinder looks like an afterthought, as does what I assume is meant to be the brake booster setup. Any recommendations for a more accurate replacement?

3) Does the lower side cladding need to be thinned from the backside for a more prototypical thickness?

What other improvements have you guys made? Post up some pics!

Yes, the rocker trim is too thick, which I think is a concession to the molding process. Thinning it carefully from the backside should work.

Monogram musclecar kits are pretty weak on underhood details, so take a look at similar era Ford musclecars for more detailed (and non molded-in) parts. I'm not sure what the Revell '68 Ford CJ Mustang's brake booster and master cylinder look like (assuming it doesn't have non-power brakes), but it and the Monogram '69 Ford Torino GT and Talledega kits might be good donors. Take a look at the instruction sheets on the Drastic Plastic site to see what the parts look like.

For the alternator brackets, I suggest you either scratchbuilt them out of thin aluminum or brass sheet, or find a photoetched fret which contains engine details.