Revell 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 5.0

[1991MN12]

One of my favorite cars is the 1989-1997 Thunderbird. Its sister car, Cougar, also has a place in my heart. This was my second kit that I had started a decade ago but took a wise step and stopped realizing that I needed to do better than glue bombs and other hack tactics of modeling. I studied and researched and I am shocked at how decent this kit turned out. I love the late 80s early 90s  Revell kits. Building a contemporary car from the day is a like of mine. I learned tons from this kit and bought a few more that I can perfect as my skills get better. 

Tamiya Black exterior on Rustoleum black primer, I sanded and did a lot of re sprays on the body. Tamiya Clear coat and I ended up using the whole Tamiya line of polishing compounds that worked out okay. Interior is primer black with gloss on the seats. Engine and exhaust are hand painted with Testors enamels and Tamiya acrylics.

Edited December 3, 2023 by 1991MN12

[slusher]

Beautiful Mercury Cougar!

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[ncbuckeye67]

Very well done! I miss rear wheel drive cars.......

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[TransAmMike]

I like it Sam, nice job.  I actually owned one like it. Still have a '91 Black T-Bird sport.

[1991MN12]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

I like it Sam, nice job.  I actually owned one like it. Still have a '91 Black T-Bird sport.

Oh man, that is the 5.0 Thunderbird, my favorite! Might kit bash and build it.

Thanks for the kind words!

[TransAmMike]

3 hours ago, 1991MN12 said:

Oh man, that is the 5.0 Thunderbird, my favorite! Might kit bash and build it.

Thanks for the kind words!

Your welcome.

I saw your post of the '87 Turbo Coupe. Beautiful job on it. I started that kit probably a year ago and boxed it back up because I just  could not get the headlights in correctly. And by the way, owned black one of those too.  Fun little peppy car.

[av405]

Your paint job came out pretty good! I rode in one of these once, same exact color and trim, back in the day. Seeing your post immediately brought back the distinct leather smell I remembered from that ride.

[1991MN12]

13 hours ago, av405 said:

Your paint job came out pretty good! I rode in one of these once, same exact color and trim, back in the day. Seeing your post immediately brought back the distinct leather smell I remembered from that ride.

Thank you and i'm glad it took you back! That must have been one smooth ride. 5.0s are hard to come by around here but the 3.8s pop up here and there. 

[av405]

It would have been better if I hadn't been cramped in the back seat!

[charger74]

It looks very good ??