Scale Mustang Kit questions

[roym]

Hi all,

Several queries to ask so I figured I'd stick them all in the one post.

As most of my US car kits have to come from online and abroad I don't have the luxury of asking for a peek in the box at the local model shop.

Does anyone know is there any inbox reviews or photos even of the 1:16 AMT 64.5-65 Mustang kit? I built this back in the day as a Matchbox AMT issue (and I think I even still have the hulk somewhere). I know it's not the best kit of a Mustang but interested in it as a nostalgia build and the price seems ok. Just wondering what decals are included, and what spare parts are in there (might even be able to replace the missing bits on the original!)

Secondly;

What kit is recommended for each of the following;

71-73 Mustang, AMT or MPC tooling? I gather neither are great but I only want a shelf model. A curbside would even do!

Second Gen 74-78 what AMT kits are able to build stock version (I see a "Firefighter" issue, but I don't want a Drag car).

Third Gen 79-86 Fox body I see AMT and Revell kits. What's the preferred option? Accurate shape more important than detailed builds.

Third Gen 87-93 Aero facelift? I see the Revell 90 LX is getting a bit of a hammering. Any others?

Fourth Gen 94-04. Both Revell (99) and AMT (97) and Monogram (94) have this in their lines, recent issues even. Again, what do the wise folks on here recommend?

As a guide, I've got the old AMT 66 Notchback, 68 GT500, 69 Mach 1(1/27th scale!) and modern tooled 67GT under my belt. They don't scare me!

The Lindberg 63 concept does a bit though!

I've also got most of the modern Revell 05- and 09- kits, which I love.

Thanks in advance,

Roy

Edited July 29, 2014 by roym

[Jaguar man 21]

I don't see a problem with the revell lx I think when it's finished it looks fine

[Jaguar man 21]

For the 71/73 the amt kits capture the bod style best, for the 74-78 amt had the street customs 77 mustang

Edited July 29, 2014 by Jaguar man 21

[johnbuzzed]

AMT did offer a 76 or 77 Mustang II back then. If I remember correctly, it could only be built stock- but with a CB radio and antenna. I got one for Christmas in '76.

[webestang]

I do know that if you want a stock Mustang II you have to buy an old MPC annual kit. AMT's version then and now is not stock.

AMT's 71 Mustang is far better than the 73.....the 73 can not be built stock.

Early foxes....? Well there is no 85-86 kit. Only the other years and all are not being made today.

As far as the 1/16th Mustang.....see "Big Boy" section for my build.

I'll post some pics of my collection later.

[vamach1]

IMHO there isn;t much difference between the AMT and MPC 71-73 kits. Finding one with the correct 71-72 bumper and grille is harder as both kits were updated to the 73 bumper/grille.

Neither kit has a correct 351C engine or 429CJ/SCJ engine. Keith Marks makes nice decals for these kits. http://www.plazastudios.net/Museum/Keith_Decal_Store.htm

If you are looking for some detail upgrade parts look no further than here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291202162006?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Edited July 30, 2014 by vamach1

[fumi]

For fourth gen Mustang I'd stick with Revell Monogram. While the AMT ones appear to be more detailed, there are quite a lot of fitment issues and the mold detail is quite soft. The body in the original issue I have also warped quite badly. The Revell Monogram version is far more buildable.