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Post by mrmike on Apr 25, 2022 14:31:28 GMT -7
My new project is from the Stumptown TV series starring Cobie Smulders as Dex Parios and was taken from the graphic novel of the same name. I bought this kit which is a close representative to the 1991 Mustang GT a couple of years ago during the height of the Covid pandemic. The wheels will be changed to the 5 spoke Pony wheels and my paint will be Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red with a grey interior. The series was renewed for a 2nd season, but was ultimately cancelled since new episodes would be ready in time.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 25, 2022 14:54:36 GMT -7
While I am awaiting parts for other projects, I went ahead and assembled the engine and the body. The engine will be painted with grey paint and the body will be painted with Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red and then weathered to look dirty and unwashed.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 27, 2022 7:19:16 GMT -7
It was pointed out to me that the side skirts were installed wrong and that person is correct! My Bad! I was able to remove the side skits and install them on the proper sides. I removed the chrome from the valve covers, intake manifold and induction system. After over a day in Easy-Off Oven Cleaner, the chrome and some of the lacquer coating was removed, but not all of the lacquer coating.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 28, 2022 14:30:33 GMT -7
I removed the chrome from the valve covers, intake manifold and the intake system. The distributor and the cylinder heads have been drilled out for plug wires. The resin Pony wheels are soaking in Bleche Wite Tire Cleaner and tomorrow I will scrub them with Dawn Dish Detergent and an old toothbrush.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by sharp on Apr 30, 2022 9:08:07 GMT -7
Nice work so far Mike.  |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 30, 2022 18:57:29 GMT -7
Thanks Mike!
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Post by mrmike on May 2, 2022 10:49:06 GMT -7
I got my wires cut and installed in the distributor. The resin Pony wheels have been cleaned and painted with Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by louvee8 on May 3, 2022 2:01:04 GMT -7
looking good MrMike.
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Post by DeeCee on May 3, 2022 2:53:08 GMT -7
Nice progress Mike.
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Post by Deano on May 4, 2022 0:18:40 GMT -7
Nice save on the skirts.
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Post by mustang1989 on May 4, 2022 5:37:11 GMT -7
I do love me some Fox Body Mustangs!!! Will be watchin' this one.
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Post by mrmike on May 14, 2022 5:56:46 GMT -7
Thanks Dale, louvee8, Deano and Joe! I went to assemble the wheels and tires until I realized that the wheels are resin and I don't have any superglue. Gotta go out to do a few errands today and superglue is on the list.
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Post by mustang1989 on May 15, 2022 16:59:44 GMT -7
Will be here a waitin' Mike........
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Post by mrmike on May 16, 2022 6:25:43 GMT -7
And, I will be assembling, Joe!  I found some Duro Superglue and now I can assemble my resin parts. |
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Post by mrmike on May 29, 2022 7:56:13 GMT -7
I did a mockup with the Mustang and the resin Pony wheels that I got off eBay. The engine is mostly assembled save for the ignition coil and some touchups. I used the stock exhaust manifolds (which are not listed in the instructions) instead of headers and I may have to extend the front pipes on the exhaust system to reach the manifolds.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on May 31, 2022 10:18:18 GMT -7
I kept looking at my assembled Pony wheels and I didn't like them. I took them apart, cleaned them up, painted them and reassembled them.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by sharp on May 31, 2022 16:06:54 GMT -7
They sure look good now Mike. Nice work
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Post by mrmike on Jun 1, 2022 6:47:58 GMT -7
Thanks Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jun 2, 2022 8:00:39 GMT -7
The resin wheels and tires have been reassembled! I have painted the exhaust system with Tru-color Paint Aluminum. This stuff is shiny! I included a picture from the TV series to show the car I am building.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 5, 2022 14:29:29 GMT -7
The chassis is partially assembled. It is a good thing I have built this kit before as the model I have helps with parts location. The kit instructions SUCK! No wonder everything kept falling apart! Gluing surfaces are almost none existent! I painted some parts and others are awaiting paint.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 9, 2022 6:27:34 GMT -7
Over the last couple of days, I have been trying to install the interior onto the chassis. This has been a bear of a project, but I do seem to be winning! Right now I am detailing the dash and doing some touchups.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 9, 2022 9:18:43 GMT -7
I remember that interior layout all too well. Pretty primitive interior but fairly comfy. Progress is looking good so far Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 9, 2022 14:52:27 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I appreciate it! A mockup to check my work. I had to remove some of the right inner panel edge to get the body to sit down over the chassis correctly.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by Deano on Jun 10, 2022 0:55:32 GMT -7
Coming along now Mike, does seem as though it's throwing up a few challenges.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 10, 2022 4:02:00 GMT -7
Progress is coming along really well Mike and you're doing a great job. One thing I did notice and I'll post your reference shot along with your build. In comparing the 1:1 to the kit it looks like the wheel / tire assys could stand to come outwards some to be almost flush with the fenders from the progress shots you've provided. I don't know why some of these kit manufactures can't spend just a little more time to get this right. The AMT 67 Mustang kit is sorely lacking in correct wheel/ tire position in relation to the body and I had to spend some time getting that to my liking. 1:1 shot AMT wheel positions: |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 10, 2022 7:09:59 GMT -7
Thanks Deano and Joe! And, some people wonder why I don't like AMT/MPC kits. Because a lot of them STINK! Joe, you are correct on the wheel postions. My goal at the time was just to get the stance correct without any concern for wheel depth. It is a good thing I had only pushed the wheels on the mounts since now I can get the depth correct. Here are my Stumptown Mustang GT and my Spenser For Hire Mustang GT's for comparison. The Spenser Mustang GT was built out of the box using the kit wheels and tires.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 10, 2022 8:02:35 GMT -7
WOW!!!! Aren't these both AMT kits?? That's crazy!!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 10, 2022 8:03:10 GMT -7
Say....you wouldn't happen to have an extra set of those wide rear tires from that kit would ya?
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Post by mrmike on Jun 10, 2022 11:40:13 GMT -7
Yep! Both are AMT kits and as much as they are the same, they seem different from each other. The oil pan has a different shape, the air intake hose is too long. Like I said, both are the same, but different!
Do I have an extra set of those wide rear tires? Yes, I do! Send me a PM with your address and I'll send them to you ASAP.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 19, 2022 13:44:38 GMT -7
The Mustang GT got a bath this afternoon in prep for primer and paint.    Dex Parios will return... |
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I found some Duro Superglue and now I can assemble my resin parts. 
