maltsr Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Having built eight of these kits already, thought I would do something different with this one. Using the latest version of the kit, the '64 Fairlane street machine, I was able to select the non-teardrop hood, because this is no drag racer..... Instead, out came the hacksaw and off came the roof I have already decided on the colour but not sure about the wheel/tyre combo yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot949 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 nice start on this conversion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ooooh. This will be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Nice idea. A convertible will be cool. I just finished a lowered version of a 64 'Bolt - one of my favorite Ford bodies. I like this kit too. I have built two and noticed a couple inherent fit issues but otherwise is a great kit from the reemergence of Revell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 nice start cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Wow ! that looks funny without a roof, it makes the windsheild look super tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Wow, what a beauty. Even in raw styrene it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dug this out from the pile and made lots of progress. Managed to resolve the rear tulip panel to take the 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible boot cover. While I was at it, I adapted the rear seat and doglegs from the same kit to the Thunderbolt's interior bucket. Front seats will also come from the pace car kit. Paint is an auto paint metallic brown from a spraycan, still needs some work to make it shiny. Comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiusken33 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 sweet what engine i puting in it a 427,428 or 429 would be sick keep up the good work paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I like the color, a lot. The boot and seats too - really nice combo in there. The door panels might need some attention though. On the HT/T-bolt you can get away with the limited detail - on a convertible, I think it will stand out. They just look so flat and featureless. The chrome trim will really stand out on that dark brown. Should look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedster Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 You have my attention! Groovy conversion. Engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Paul, I love it! Nice work on the rear seat conversion and as usual, great paint job. Do you need a 427 for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thom hoos Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 For the engine why not something modern say Iike a 4.6L DOHC out of the 2003 mustang corba or the 5.4L DOHC out of the super stallion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks guys. I had already decided to go with the kit's 427 (thanks anyway Rob), plus I forgot to remove the fender emblems before painting For the engine why not something modern say Iike a 4.6L DOHC out of the 2003 mustang corba or the 5.4L DOHC out of the super stallion. I have yet another T'bolt planned, and yes this will include a modern motor (I have a Super Stallion one somewhere). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Great job on the engine, very nice, looks great Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi Jonathan, thanks for that, must dig out my SLS AMG soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I got the wheels for the merc, just need to get the P/E set next and I will be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Got this one finished tonight. Wheels/tyres are a Fujimi wire wheel set, I added some photetch door handles to the interior, but the rest is OOB. Posted to "under glass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianKronik Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 nice build, im thinking of getting this kit soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Gee, I missed this before. That came out nicely. Too bad Ford didn't do the Fairlane convertible from the factory, it looks good like that. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That's a "boot"y! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 whow thats stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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