1tim1 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 This build was a lot of firsts for me. First time kit bashing more than just a couple parts. I'll start with the body, painted Ford Dark Shadow Gray. First time adding/grafting a cowl. Other body modifications are shaved door handles and emblems all around. The antennae hole is also shaved. Chrome trim is done with bare metal foil. For the interior I flocked the floor for carpeting, added photo etch sunglasses and modified another piece of photo etch to simulate cup holders. The rear seat is the kit seat, the front seats are modified from a Monogram 92 Ford Mustang Gt kit because I wanted it to fit the custom look on the inside. The inner door locks are shaved. The steering column is scratch built from aluminum tubing and the steering wheel is from the Lindberg 38 Ford Custom Van. First time adding seat belts to any of my builds. For the engine I used the Boss Coyote 5.0 from the Revell 2013 Boss Mustang, the air intake tube is scratch built from solder. The headers are also scratch built from solder. The radiator and electric fan is also from the Boss Mustang kit. The exhaust is scratch built with aluminum tubing and polished with aftermarket flow master style mufflers from sweet scale detail. For the chassis, the rear axle and leaf springs are the kit parts, the front suspension is from the Lindberg 38 Ford custom Van to get it low up front. The rear leaf springs were heated and bent to lower the rear. The wheels are Pegasus Chrome T's. 19" in the front 23" in the back with Pegasus rotors and calipers. Next time I make my own exhaust pipes I will plan it out better. Hope you all like!
PARTSMARTY Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Absolutely amazing.Being original and thinking out of the box rules-A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!!
TarheelRick Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Mighty fine looking Falcon. The changes you made are subtle, but make this build one of a kind. Thanks for sharing it.
Yahshu Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) I'd own that in 1:1 and be proud to be seen in it and I'm Mopar, (maybe I could put a HEMI in it). Beautiful Edited August 22, 2016 by Yahshu
Harry P. Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Very cool! The only comment I have is the placement of the exhaust pipes right at the rear tires. I would have had them exit out the sides, in front of the tires, or straight out the back... but not directly at the tires.
randyc Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 iF THIS WAS A LOT OF FIRSTS, WE'RE ALL IN TROUBLE WHEN YOU REALLY GETT GOOD AT IT...LOL oops not yelling. Beautiful work. Randyc
1tim1 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 Impressive build Tim well done That build is beautiful! Great build! Absolutely amazing.Being original and thinking out of the box rules-A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!! Waykool... Mighty fine looking Falcon. The changes you made are subtle, but make this build one of a kind. Thanks for sharing it. I'd own that in 1:1 and be proud to be seen in it and I'm Mopar, (maybe I could put a HEMI in it). Beautiful Looking mighty fine. Beautiful build! Sweet looking Falcon in and out. Nice clean build, looks great. Sharpe looking Falcon ! Very nice!!!!!! Thanks everyone!
1tim1 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 iF THIS WAS A LOT OF FIRSTS, WE'RE ALL IN TROUBLE WHEN YOU REALLY GETT GOOD AT IT...LOL oops not yelling. Beautiful work. RandycThanks! I had some help with a good teacher and motivator. I'm sure everyone has seen him on here as slammedi'am.
1tim1 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 Very cool! The only comment I have is the placement of the exhaust pipes right at the rear tires. I would have had them exit out the sides, in front of the tires, or straight out the back... but not directly at the tires.Thanks! Yeah I didn't think the exhaust setup through like I should have. I already had everything glued in place and didn't wanna break the engine lose again lol. I wanted them out the sides in front of the tires but the tubing kept kinking badly. Still a lot to learn with it.
slammedi'am Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 Came out nice man!! Glad ya learned some stuff from it..I may post mine up in a few days...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 23, 2016 Posted August 23, 2016 Outstanding! And hey, the exhaust pipe placement is to soften the tires for better launching grip, right?
1tim1 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 Came out nice man!! Glad ya learned some stuff from it..I may post mine up in a few days...Thanks! Glad you shared tips and tricks over the past year and a half! Post it!
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