1969 Mustang SOHC Funny Car in shades of Pink!

[tim boyd]

Not too long ago, I got all the funny cars from my 50+ year modeling career out and on the table for a photography session.   I'll be posting images of some of them over the next few months.

Here is one of my favorites.  It was built about 10 years ago, and based on one of the Polar Lights Mustang funny car kits.  The buildup is mostly box stock, but with paint detailing.  I was particularly pleased with the paint, which featured several of the Testors Model Masters lacquers, applied in the "spray can fade" techniques I demo'ed in a series of articles in Scale Auto around 2011/2012.   I passed on engine and chassis wiring on this one, as I already had done that to the extreme on several of my MPC Contest winning funny car models from the 1970's.   

Anyway, here's a look or two....thanks for checking it out...TB

 

 

Edited March 13, 2022 by tim boyd

[bondo bill]

Really like the paint colors and application-great work as always

[M W Elky]

Great job on the rattle can fade. I’ve done a few of these fade paint jobs they sure are hard to get even. I really like the color combo.

[bisc63]

She's a beauty! Artistic license, or did he run a pink/fuchsia fade job at some time?

[tim boyd]

7 hours ago, bisc63 said:

She's a beauty! Artistic license, or did he run a pink/fuchsia fade job at some time?

Thanks Rusty,,,,,paint layout was completely "artistic license".....TB

[Hmann68]

Very nice! Great fade job! ??

[vamach1]

Very cool.  Cannot wait to see the rest of the builds.

[TransAmMike]

Great work as usual from you Tim and yep, keep the pics coming?

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Dave Armstrong]

So nice, really looks great!

Keep all those pics coming!

[ChrisR]

Cool!

[Ian McLaren]

Great job, I like this one a lot.

[grodudulle77]

Awesome look !! ??

[Dennis Lacy]

I’d be proud of that paint job, too, it looks killer! Very nice work throughout. 
 

Where does this 427 SOHC fall in the scope of accuracy since every kit featuring them seem to get something wrong?

[slusher]

Outstanding, Love the paint!!

[tim boyd]

19 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

I’d be proud of that paint job, too, it looks killer! Very nice work throughout. 
 

Where does this 427 SOHC fall in the scope of accuracy since every kit featuring them seem to get something wrong?

Dennis....I recall it being a serviceable replica, but I'd defer to Steve Perry for a definitive judgement on that topic!   

All....thanks for your comments, always really appreciated!   Best...TIM 

[sflam123]

Beautiful rendition of a Gas Ronda car!  I read the article about "rattle can" fade paint jobs multiple times, and have tried a few, but never had any come out anywhere NEAR the stunning quality if this one.  Fantastic!!

[chris chabre]

beautiful

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Goodlooking build

[stavanzer]

I really like this build, Tim.

That paint is a Homerun.

[tim boyd]

Thanks again, everyone, for your comments on the project, and especially for the feedback on the paint.  Regards....TIM