1967 Mustang convertible - Repost

[landman]

This is to pick up on a thread that disappeared in the migration to the new server. It is about making a replica of my 1:1 1967 Mustang. I had started with this thread to gather info:http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=90131&hl=

I then went on to purchase the resin coupe body and a couple of fastbacks for the guts. I have also ordered a C4 transmission, a set of BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires , a convertible top boot, a set of decals which have the GT/A stripes ,and a set of photo etched details . This will end up being a rather expensive model.

In the first few postings I had cut the roof off the coupe and toyed with the idea of modifying the rear seat area or not.

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[mustang1989]

Lookin' forward to this one Pat.

[landman]

Earlier this week I had started to fool around with ignition wires. I read somewhere (Mr.Obsessive , I think) that AWG 30 wire casing was about right for spark plug wire boots. I used the casing of some telephone wire but it looked somewhat big.

Then I tried the casing from another phone cable and it was better.

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[landman]

Last night, I painted some details on the engine accessories. I noticed that the kit offers plain or Cobra valve covers. My car has the Cobra ones but they are black. So I painted them and wiped off the surface.

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[hgbben]

Awesome work Pat

[Twokidsnosleep]

I will re-follow along

[mustang1989]

Nice work on the plug wires and rocker covers Pat! Wow!

[vamach1]

I'm doing a similar model but just cut the roof off of the fastback. I've scratch built the area where the conv boot (which I have not made yet) will cover. The biggest difference I noticed from looking at a FM diecast is the panels where the rear window cranks are is very different than the fastback. I'm going to modify them as I can not think of a kit that may have something similar except for the 69 Shelby. I'll try to get some pics posted of my progress.

[landman]

I'm doing a similar model but just cut the roof off of the fastback. I've scratch built the area where the conv boot (which I have not made yet) will cover. The biggest difference I noticed from looking at a FM diecast is the panels where the rear window cranks are is very different than the fastback. I'm going to modify them as I can not think of a kit that may have something similar except for the 69 Shelby. I'll try to get some pics posted of my progress.

Rex, I can go to the storage and take a photo of the quarter panels if you want. Their configuration will be very visible with the top up.

[vamach1]

Here is my progress. I used the trunk area from the AMT 66 Mustang and some sheet plastic.

http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/models-in-progress/67mustang.html Password is Mustang

Landman - what do you plan to use for the boot?

I may end up resin casting the GMP one if I cannot find something suitable.

Edited December 14, 2014 by vamach1

[landman]

Here is my progress.

http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/models-in-progress/67mustang.html

Password is Mustang if the link does not work.

Looking good. What is the blue one? A diecast?

[vamach1]

Looking good. What is the blue one? A diecast?

Yes - it is a GMP diecast.

[slusher]

Real nice work so far..

[Len Woodruff]

Glad you added these posts back in.

[landman]

Started painting stuff. Man my eyes are old!!! I need two different pairs of glasses and for the real tiny stuff, no glasses at all but the part has to be 2" from my face. Good for inhaling fumes.

Painted the recesses and the "holes" in the wheels. I'm not entirely happy with them.

This is the Keith Marks decal sheet I got. I'm debating whether to use his wheel center decals or paint the ones on the wheels. This is where I need you experts' help. To use the decals, I suppose I have to smooth out the hub, remove the embossed emblem in there, correct? And then, the images look like they have to be cut out individually. How does one cut out an image that is about 3/32 in diameter?

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[MrObsessive]

On my build I simply painted the centers with Tamiya clear blue, rubbed away the emblem and called it a day.

Wheel decals never quite worked well for me.......they always seem too big.

This is coming along reeeeal nice! ??

[vamach1]

I agree with painting the center emblems. I'd also may substitute the kit carb with a better resin cast one.

http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/mustang-model-cars/67-fastback.html

Edited December 14, 2014 by vamach1

[landman]

Thanks Rex & Bill, so paint it is. As far as the carb, I think this one will do fine as nobody will look under the air cleaner. One thing I might do though, is add an oil filter like Bill did.

[mustang1989]

Lookin' good so far Pat. Great job on the wheels!

[landman]

Well... it is Dec 18 and I haven't finished my Christmas gift projects so the models will be on the back burner for a bit. As for the gifts, one is a garage for my grandson and the others are jewelry cabinets for my granddaughters. Here's where they're at:

Meanwhile I got a bunch of stuff over the past few days: another '34 Ford to do a better roof on my '34 Chevy, the C-4 tranny for the Mustang, new needle & nozzle for the airbrush, supplies including acetates, paints, furniture for my grandson's garage, rods & sheets, and the can of touch up paint that was in the trunk of my Mustang. We'll see if it is useable.

It looks like I'll nave to cut the bell housing off the engine. That'll be fun.

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[mustang1989]

Man I hate that when that happens. That's a good lookin' C4 though and looks to be worth the effort. I also hear you on the benchtime. My wife recently started using the "spare room", which is where my bench is , for Santa's freekin' work shop and politely told me that I could have my room back next week. What...............ever! I made sure that she understood that my half of that room was to remain untouched. lol

Edited December 18, 2014 by mustang1989

[landman]

Update on the grandson's garage.

Edited December 11, 2020 by landman

[Twokidsnosleep]

That is cool!

[Tom Geiger]

It looks like I'll nave to cut the bell housing off the engine. That'll be fun.

Would it be easier to cut the bell housing off the resin trans instead of the finished engine? You could cut it off with a razor saw, cutting a bit into the housing, then sanding it down towards the trans.

[mustang1989]

Garage is awesome Pat! Can you build me a 1:1 size? lol