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Post by mrmike on Dec 12, 2018 8:33:46 GMT -7
With some careful measuring, I cut some 0.020 styrene into three squares and added them to the hole I had cut into the engine bay. All the pieces were glued with Testors Liquid Cement.   I mock up the resin Optima battery and the new battery tray looks perfect.  Before someone panics and says that the battery will hit the hood, there is a 1/16" gap that runs between the fender and the engine compartment that is a leftover from the diecast mold. The gap will be filled at a later date. I need to repaint the engine compartment and paint the new battery tray. More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 12, 2018 9:20:32 GMT -7
Look at 'em go!! Gonna be a nice touch with the added detail Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Dec 12, 2018 12:56:23 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I hope that with the extra detailing, this Mustang will look great.
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Post by mrmike on Dec 15, 2018 8:21:52 GMT -7
I'm almost finished with the interior, I just need to make some seat belts.  A mockup with the body and hood shows the interior not sitting level and the screw holes have some play in them before the are bottomed out. I need to modify the hood pin holders on the side panels to allow the interior to sit correctly.  I need to address the rear edge of the hood and the edge of the cowl. This should be even all the way across from one side to the other.  More to come.. |
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Post by mrmike on Dec 17, 2018 7:07:29 GMT -7
To get the interior to fit better, I removed part of the hood mounts on the interior side panels.  I also deepened the grooves for the hood (highlighted in orange). This is tight enough so the hood now stays up on it own.  I got the Optima battery painted and now it is ready for the photoetch pieces and mounting.  More to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Dec 18, 2018 12:27:32 GMT -7
I have been doing a bit...no...a lot of research on the Bullitt Mustang lately. I even spent some time looking at Google Images for pictures of the Bullitt Mustang for my screen saver and I came across an image that I had forgotten about.  The image came from an episode of the CBS TV drama Blue Bloods starring Tom Selleck. The episode was titled simply enough, The Bullitt Mustang. Season Six, Episode Seven. I have tried to find that episode for free on YouTube and anywhere else and it is only in episode previews or small snippets, but not the complete episode. More research and I found that the complete episode is on NetFlix, but I don't have an account with them. But, my wife does and she has previously told me that I could use it when I wanted. I tubed up the episode and watched it and completely enjoyed watching it. I added some more detail to the 390 CID engine and I may add more.   More to come... |
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Post by vcv8273 on Dec 18, 2018 19:15:38 GMT -7
Coming together real nice Mike
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Post by mrmike on Dec 18, 2018 20:34:42 GMT -7
Thank you Steve! I think I have spent more time researching this car than actual time spent building it!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 14, 2019 8:37:26 GMT -7
I sprayed the chassis with Tamiya TS-6 matt black and brush painted Tamiya X-18 semi-gloss black bottle paint and Model Master Metalizer Stainless Steel and Aluminium on the suspension. I highlighted any details with brush paint and a fine brush and I may do more detailing.  I was able to keep the H-pipe that Marcos Cruz deleted from his model.   More to come... |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 14, 2019 15:44:58 GMT -7
That is a neat looking chassis Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 15, 2019 19:44:00 GMT -7
Thanks Bruce!
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Post by leon on Jan 16, 2019 4:06:11 GMT -7
Chassis looks good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 16, 2019 7:16:10 GMT -7
Thank you leon!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 18, 2019 13:52:47 GMT -7
I did some digging around a found a set of wheels and tires from a Revell '32 Ford that would work with this Mustang. I kept the front disc brakes and painted them aluminium with flat black calipers.  I've been adding detail here and there to the chassis and I made a set of seat belts for the front bucket seats.  One of the things about this chassis that I don't like is the screws used to hold the chassis and the interior in. I found a piece of round styrene that will fit the screw hole and cover the screw when all is assembled.  More to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 19, 2019 14:42:14 GMT -7
SUPER detailing Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 20, 2019 12:02:03 GMT -7
Thank you DeeCee!
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 21, 2019 0:36:00 GMT -7
Really liking all the work put into this. Looks like you're in the home stretch now. Carry on sir...
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Post by mrmike on Jan 21, 2019 19:27:47 GMT -7
Thanks Mark! I need to clean my airbrush which would only take me about 5 minutes and I keep putting it off. I gotta get to it soon!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 22, 2019 12:38:20 GMT -7
Lookin' good buddy. Having owned 4 1967 Mustangs one could say that I've always liked these cars.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 23, 2019 12:55:05 GMT -7
Thank you Joe! It's funny that I will generally like one year out of model run and I like the '68 better than the '67. Just as I like the '69 better than the '70 and so on.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 2, 2019 7:41:00 GMT -7
I finally got the Bullitt Mustang into a couple coats of Tamiya Grey Primer. I have a couple of minor blemishes to sand out.   The hood was also primered and I usually start spraying paint under the hood to see how the paint will react. This is my first time using Scalefinishes paint and it sprayed out very nicely. I thought that the color might have been too dark, but this is very close to what I was hoping for. A couple more coats and the color will be perfect!  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Feb 2, 2019 8:48:59 GMT -7
Primer and paint look good Mike!
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Post by Deano on Feb 2, 2019 12:07:00 GMT -7
This is an awesome build, very nice indeed!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 2, 2019 19:01:07 GMT -7
Thank you leon and Deano!
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2019 2:11:47 GMT -7
Really enjoying watching this come together Mike, you have some really nice work happening
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Post by mrmike on Feb 3, 2019 8:23:25 GMT -7
Thank you stitchdup! This is one of those builds that I am trying to do a better job on.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 4, 2019 14:10:17 GMT -7
I got the body painted and now for a little cleanup of some trash that found its way into the paint. If I sand the finish, I'll have to repaint the body. If I can remove the trash with my fingernail, I may not have to repaint. We shall see.   A view of the interior.  More to come.. |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 4, 2019 14:23:56 GMT -7
Looking good Mike. What is the official color called?
Apologies if you have already mentioned it.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 4, 2019 18:51:58 GMT -7
The color is called Highland Green Metallic and the paint is made by Scalefinishes.
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Post by leon on Feb 5, 2019 3:41:42 GMT -7
Paint looks good Mike!
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