Agent G Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I'm building this: From this: Stand by. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Nice G, I'll be watchin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister 4x4 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I saw this article in one of my Mustang Monthlys from a few years ago. Don't know if it'll help or not, but here ya go: http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1308-1988-ford-ssp-mustang/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks Eric! Good shots there. Here's some quickie photos of my progress. The body and wheels are painted an old Floquil Railroad color clad "CSX New Image Blue". I found it while searching Ebay for Floquil paint. The interior is three shades of Tamiya gray. Sky Gray for the majority of the interior, Sky Gray and a drop or two of Neutral Gray for the carpet, Medium Gray for the cloth panels in the seats. Those will get a light overspray of Sky Gray to tone down the brownish hue. More to come. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) Very cool idea. Do you have a different Iight bar? Edited April 1, 2019 by vamach1 Photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 here's the article I posted awhile back...hope it helps http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/137928-us-air-force-mustang-not-what-you-think/?tab=comments#comment-2013625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Rex, I have a Dave Panek Whelen Edge that is dead on for the pictured car. I contacted Dave on face Book and he hooked me up. I'll use the kit's mounting brackets. Al that is a priceless link, thank you sir! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Great idea, great progress! Looks like they switched to using Camaros by now though... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Oh they've used GTO's, G-8's and Camaros since the Mustang. The Mustang is iconic for it's use in law enforcement and other specialized tasks. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 any updates on the Mustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Looks good, cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 They are using Tesla’s now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 I saw that. Makes sense, instant torque. This one's coming along, waiting more free time! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Love the U2 and the chase cars. They have used even Corvettes for that. I'd chase it even in a Power Wheel if had the chance Here is a C5 Corvette chasing the Dragon Lady. It seems it only got to 3rd gear. I'd guess the chase is barely 100 MPH. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/9/2019 at 3:10 PM, thatz4u said: any updates on the Mustang Mustang production halts during the work week. Chassis is complete, interior 90% complete and the body needs a repaint. Seems there was just enough humidity here the day I sprayed the body to create what I see as an unacceptable finish. I'll post more tomorrow. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Ah... Air Force blue. We had a car that color when I was a kid. Dad got the paint from the base and sprayed it himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 My old friend Charles Ricks used to own the one from the article, or one just like it. Awesome car with a very cool history! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) The interior is 99% finished at this time. I didn't have any thing in my spares box that replicated a radio correctly, so I made one. The mic will be carved from sprue mounted with a coiled wire cord. The body has been repainted and awaiting polishing. Edited April 16, 2019 by Agent G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 looking good, keep it going..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Interior's done, paint rubbed out and clear coated. Final assembly starting soon. Photos to come. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Buttoned up, decals on ready to be put Under Glass. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 The color is spot on for that Air Force blue. Looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ismaelg said: The color is spot on for that Air Force blue. Looking really good. I have been planning this build for years now all due to finding that "Strata Blue" color. I was looking for Floquil paint on eBay and saw this color. I googled the rail line and saw that the "CSX New Image Blue" was a dead ringer. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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