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1966 Ford Mustang 350GT R Finished

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Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 6:07 PM
That's pretty, Joe!
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Posted by DUSTER on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 4:04 PM

Hey! I like it too

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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:38 PM

Many thanks.

 

 

 

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Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, July 7, 2016 3:59 PM

BeerBeerYes

 

 

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, July 7, 2016 1:07 PM

Many many thanks.  Very kind.

 

I am actually looking forward to getting back into the aircraft world.  More comfortable there.

 

 

 

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Posted by midnightprowler on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 6:16 AM

You should be proud Joe, that is a beautiful model.

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 6:10 AM

Very nice build that paint is awesome with its metallic base coat !

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:13 AM

That turned out really good Joe! I'm looking forward to your next trip down the automotive road. I have alot of fun with this stuff and find it hard to go back to building planes.Indifferent

                   

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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:34 PM

And she is finished.

 

All told it turned out much better than the first time I did up this kit.  

 

 

 

Next up will be a couple of things that will test me to no end.

 

 

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

 

 

 

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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:33 PM

Guys thank you.  I do really appreciate your input and information.  For me and this build I am just looking to fill the void as well as play a bit with shiney things.  I will however file the information away for the future.

 

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, July 4, 2016 7:34 PM

Dbl post Joe...sorry.

                   

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, July 4, 2016 10:50 AM

Like Lee said it all looks really good so far and he has a point with the plug wires. I use colored wire from Lex's Scale Modeling for the wires as I can shape them any way I want without risking peeling the paint off and this stuff is available in all kinds of colors.

 

                   

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Posted by midnightprowler on Monday, July 4, 2016 7:36 AM

Looks good Joe, one suggestion, spark plug wires do not come out from the distributor like a daddy long legs, their own weight will cause droop. They should come off the distributor, and then run them along the valve covers to each spark plug. Here is a pic of a 66 Mustang engine. I dont mean it as a criticizm, just want to help you make it as realistic as possible.

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, July 3, 2016 10:22 PM

We have a rolling chassis.  The engine is now installed as well.

 

 

Next is to mate the body to the chassis.

 

 

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

 

 

 

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, July 3, 2016 10:21 PM

When I do have time it seems I have very little enthusiasm lately.  Not sure what is going on.

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, July 3, 2016 7:34 AM

Man do I ever get that one Joe! I post when I'm able alot of times as well especially now after my wife's recovery. I don't always have the time I used to -to post as well as to build like I used to. It's all good , just a priority shift.

                   

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, July 3, 2016 7:19 AM

I have had very little progress and even less time to post it.  I hope to have an update posted soon though.

 

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:55 AM

Progress?

                   

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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:03 AM

Many thanks.  No spaghetti, .010 rod that is painted yellow to give the engine some contrasting colors.

 

 

 

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Posted by midnightprowler on Friday, June 24, 2016 5:03 PM

Looks good, but what is with the spaghetti?Wink

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 23, 2016 10:14 PM

Well after a bit of a lengthy break I am back.

 

Work continues on the Mustang with engine work, chassis work, and work on the interior.  Trying my hand at wiring the engine again.  Hope it works better than the last time.

 

 

Next up is to finish with the plug wires and assorted wires and cables.  

 

Til the next time.

 

 

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, June 5, 2016 10:38 PM

Many thanks my friend.

 

A small update.

 

 

The under parts and the interior tub get some paint and a bit of drybrushing.  Semi Gloss Black, Model Master Metalizer Stainless Steel, and then Testors Flat Aluminium.

 

 

Next will be detail work on the under parts and such.

 

 

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Posted by midnightprowler on Saturday, June 4, 2016 7:08 AM

This is really looking great Joe.

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, June 3, 2016 10:56 PM

Great picture and will help a great deal.  Thank you.

 

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, June 3, 2016 7:40 AM

I found this pic just this morning for a paint shine reference. I posted it in your thread at "the other site" as well.

 

                   

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, June 3, 2016 7:33 AM

mustang1989

How shiny is the real thing?

 

 

To be honest, I really do not know.

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:53 PM

How shiny is the real thing?

                   

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:12 PM

Many many thanks.

 

Not sure if I am going to go for more shine to be honest.  I do have the sanding pads as well as the Novus to finish it off but not sure yet.

 

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 11:50 AM

its like painting on top of chrome gives it that metal look .match box had nothing like that in its day untill 1968 

 

 

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