MrObsessive Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) OK, this one has been a looooong time in coming, but I'm calling this one done! No, she won't be a show goer per se, as there are some details I let go (engine bay stuff, and some body details), but this is the first vintage Mustang I've built since 1996(?). Just the same, it's great to finally get something new in my collection after over a year, and now I can move on! Take a look................ One thing that's conspicuous by its absence are the backup lights. I thought that they were mandatory by '67, or were they still an option till '68? Anyway, I'm not going to fret over them. Also the glass monster got me on this one as I ended up using the kit windshield instead of the one I made from clear stencil sheet like the rear window. After getting the glass to fit perfectly, when trying to mount the chassis in, I had to reeeeallllly flex the body and the glass kept popping out. After five tries, I gave up as simply wanted to get this build out of my life. The culprit on my part was me, as the instructions wanted you to mount the firewall in the body before hand (as well as the rear valance), then mount the chassis. This would minimize the flexing, and probably would have saved me some work in getting the windshield to stay put. I also didn't bother to get rid of the parting lines in the front bumpers...........this would have meant sending the bumper out to be rechromed----something I didn't want to bother with as this is not intended to be part of any major judged contests. And now.........I can focus my attention (and possible wrath) on this one again! Thanks for looking folks-------------any questions, ask away! Edited October 31, 2015 by MrObsessive
Belugawrx Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 A long time coming, but well worth the wait!!Well done Bill !Taught some good things with this build, Thanks very muchCheers
Roadracer Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Beautiful work Bill.........The Mustang looks great!!
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I love it!The only Mustangs I ever really liked.'67 & '68 fast backs. Steve
Lunajammer Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I'd take your disappointing builds all day long. Everything looks great to me. Beautiful work.
bogger44 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Sharp looking Mustang, red & black is always a winner. Well done!
oldscool Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I have also been waiting for this one to be finished. Looks great to me Bill!
peekay Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Beautifully built, and the black with triple red looks fantastic.
Greg K Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 nice build. car looks authentic in every way. really dig the rear tail lights on that year.
Greg Pugh Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Very nice! I'm not a huge Mustang guy but that one is awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with the Impala though!
DUTCHMAN Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Really sweet build Bill, as the paint looks flawless, and the details are awesome too. Well done sir! Denny
Ramfins59 Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Great job Bill, glad you finally finished it.
Custom Mike Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Bill, even if it wasn't built to your normal exacting standards, I'm willing to bet it would clean up at any contest you entered it in, it's gorgeous!
slusher Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Super sharp Bill. Real impressive black paint and finish..
charlie8575 Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Problems not withstanding, this came out beautifully, Bill.Charlie Larkin
Jeremy Jon Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Lovely, lovely build Bill, fantastic work!!
58 Impala Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Very nice work. I've always liked the 67-68 body style, its one of my favorites. Edited November 1, 2015 by 58 Impala
Dominik Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 perfect Bill. simply perfect. in my view, the best built Mustang of this kit i ever seen.
Cardz Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Wow, great looking mustang, especially in red and black. Well done!
MrObsessive Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks much for the compliments fellas! Besides the faux pas on my part on some details, this actually goes together rather well without much drama. Between Revell's and AMT's '67 and '68 Mustang Fastback kits, I have to give it to AMT in getting the basic shape of the car correct. They left off a number of GT details however, but as far as the overall shape of the car, AMT's done a better job IMO. I do recommend getting Replica and Miniatures tires from Norm. The appearance of his tires look a lot better than the kit tires for this era Mustang. Of course, I went with his redlines as this type of car (and this year) screams for redlines.
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