PatW Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I started this a few days ago after finishing an '89 Grand Champion and waiting to go on hols. An easy build, I've added engine wiring, foiling and alloy exhaust tips. The decals are on heavy backing paper and reluctant to come away in warm water. Also I fitted a PE filler cap and the instructions ought to mention fitting this after decalling the body stripes! So I'll wait for them to dry and trim around the filler. 1st pic shows body just fitted........................ Door handles foiled................ And the first decals laid up................. I hope to get the parts sponsors, tyres and number decals on tomorrow to finish.
mustang1989 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I like this kit. I started one about 20 years ago and lost it in a move and I do have another one now. Cool build. Got any other progress pics?
vamach1 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Saw a nice "R model" at a car show last weekend. It has the 66 dash, style quarter windows and side scoops so I'm guessing it's not a factory R model. Edited March 3, 2015 by vamach1
TheRX7Project Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Am I the only one who found those door handles to be a real PITA to foil?
DumpyDan Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Looks good, built a couple of these kits. They are a blast to build, have another one waiting for me.
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks guys, wow I didn't think it would cause a stir. Rex there are side scoops in the kit, but as you say they may not have been a factory fitment, but still look good in place. Carl, after 50 years of building, I've started foiling. I think I realised that my attempts at painting around windows were pretty rubbish and the plumbers tape comes in handy! It's slightly thicker but stronger than BMF. Joe I'll try and put some build pics on.
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 OK Joe The Build up! And more...............................
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 And more............... And more...............
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) And a few more................... The vented rear screen........... And, yes a few more............... Just a few more................. Edited March 3, 2015 by PatW
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Oops! PE filler cap. And more.....................
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 That's it for now, I just off out into my cabin to finish off the decals!
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Well I'm back from the cabin, in our small back garden........ That was six years ago just after we finished building it! And the outcome was the final decals........................... So another build finished!
mustang1989 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks for the build up photos there Patrick! One of these days hopefully within the year or so I'd like to have another go at mine. I just stole a set of tires out of it. The kit had two sets so it's not short a set. That cabin is awesome! Is that where you build at??? I would LOVE to have a separate little place like that to call mine........and my wife's. lol
vamach1 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks guys, wow I didn't think it would cause a stir. Rex there are side scoops in the kit, but as you say they may not have been a factory fitment, but still look good in place. Carl, after 50 years of building, I've started foiling. I think I realised that my attempts at painting around windows were pretty rubbish and the plumbers tape comes in handy! It's slightly thicker but stronger than BMF. Joe I'll try and put some build pics on. It goes to show you sometimes what you think is correct when you see a real car it actually isn't. The "real" R model I saw would be what I call a private entry 66 Shelby with some 65 R model mods. The Monogram kit represents a 65 R model fairly accurately which you have replicated. The only thing I see is if you remove the battery (mounted in trunk) and radio, and add the shock tower braces and a Monte carlo bar you will be good to go. R models also had stock looking valve covers if you care to take it that degree of accuracy.
PatW Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys for your comments. Yes Joe that's where I build/spray/ with shelves/lights/heating. After 40 years of marriage my wife wanted the dining room table back, something to do with family coming over for Christmas Day dinner! We don't have basements here in the UK. Well you do if you have £1m+ To build on the back of the garage as we are on a sloping site/split level I put out four tenders and all came back around £40,000! So we went to a factory about 30 miles away who make various designs of garden buildings/conservatories etc. So I chose one about the same size of room I wanted, in double width logs, in the sale it was, with electrics,insulation, all nuts, bolts, screws, hinges, flooring, roof shingles and double glazing (standard on all buildings) £2,400! Slightly less than a brick built room. It took me and my wife one evening to put it together, one day to paint it with the oil based stain supplied and one day to fit and hang the doors and windows. Two hours for an electrician friend to hook up the electrics to the house in armoured cable (so I don't electricute myself digging the garden) and hey presto ready to go. Edited March 3, 2015 by PatW
Lowlife ! ! Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Nice mustang Pat, I built one years ago and the decals were a nightmare ! ! Cool little man-cave too, think that's very reasonable and is ideal for your needs. Keeps the lady happy too, no glue marks on the dinning room table eh ??....... Lowlife ! !
PatW Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Cheers Andre, yes both are nice builds, The Mustang and the cabin! I can imagine Toronto is a bit cool this time of year, temperature wise? Our eldest son has recently moved from Manitoba to Alberta. Unfortunately the authorities are messing about with re-newing his work permit, as regional offices have closed through cost-cutting, he only has one office in Vancouver to request a new one but that's over 18 months ago and he can't work in the meantime!
PatW Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks Martin The Mustang kit is a good one. Yes the decal backing is particularly thick and takes a lot of soaking. And also the cabin kit works too! As you say it keep glue spots off the table, and I can also spray paint without any aggro! I've also got this on the shelf, still in plastic wrap, so not opened/washed yet................... That's for another day! Edited March 4, 2015 by PatW
mustang1989 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks guys for your comments. Yes Joe that's where I build/spray/ with shelves/lights/heating. After 40 years of marriage my wife wanted the dining room table back, something to do with family coming over for Christmas Day dinner! We don't have basements here in the UK. Well you do if you have £1m+ To build on the back of the garage as we are on a sloping site/split level I put out four tenders and all came back around £40,000! So we went to a factory about 30 miles away who make various designs of garden buildings/conservatories etc. So I chose one about the same size of room I wanted, in double width logs, in the sale it was, with electrics,insulation, all nuts, bolts, screws, hinges, flooring, roof shingles and double glazing (standard on all buildings) £2,400! Slightly less than a brick built room. It took me and my wife one evening to put it together, one day to paint it with the oil based stain supplied and one day to fit and hang the doors and windows. Two hours for an electrician friend to hook up the electrics to the house in armoured cable (so I don't electricute myself digging the garden) and hey presto ready to go. That's great about the support for the cabin. I've thought about doing something like that where I live currently but my back yard is too small. I figure in a few years we'll be moving(hopefully) to a bigger plot and I'll be able to pull something off like this. Thanks for the details by the way!
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