Builder04 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Started building the new Mustang this evening. As you can see it has a 6" hood, spoiler, both scratch built, and my first time at that. I have some putty work to do on the hood, but fingers crossed I continue to take my time so I don't mess up. I was also thinking of filling the quarter windows (circled) and smoothing it out so it looks as there was never a window there.... Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonekrosha Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think it'd look fine. I don't seem to remember being able to see much out of them when I had my 5.0. Besides, I'm assuming there will be something potent under that 6" hood so you'd only need the rear view mirror and window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder04 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think it'd look fine. I don't seem to remember being able to see much out of them when I had my 5.0. Besides, I'm assuming there will be something potent under that 6" hood so you'd only need the rear view mirror and window I had an '89, and they were tinted 5% black, so I didnt see much either lol. I guess Im just worried that it'll look weird without that window there, if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Is this going to represent a street car, trailer queen show car, or drag strip-only competition car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder04 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Is this going to represent a street car, trailer queen show car, or drag strip-only competition car? Drag Radial car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 OK. Watching to see it unfold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder04 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Little progress on the hood and spoiler today. Got both sanded down and first two coats of primer on. Going to do a little touch up sanding then one more coat of primer should do it before paint. Also, figured out paint scheme today. The yellow tape is where silver will be, and the main body color is going to be a metallic orange. Debating whether or not to add the fender stripes as well. And this car was going to be my first scratch built car, but someone has contacted me about converting it to a drag slot car. But I'll still keep posting progress pictures to show off a little of my beginner skills haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Nice start, love the hood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder04 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Nice start, love the hood... Thanks. I've never built one before, so it took me a few hours to get all the measurements and angles right. But now that I have the idea and concept down, it should get faster and faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Deff a nice start and sick hood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder04 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Deff a nice start and sick hood! Thanks man, much appreciated. Had to add a little more putty to the hood today after I shot another coat of primer. Should hopefully have some color on the body this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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