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Post by mrmike on Aug 4, 2022 10:28:50 GMT -7
I was going to wait until I had finished my Stumptown Mustang GT to post this, but it's hot out and I really don't want to go outside. So here it is! My new project is the 1994 Ford Mustang GT Pace Car! I picked this kit up from an auction of kits belonging to someone for $5 and I wondered how I should build it. My build will be of a stock Pace Car and I have to go down to my LHS for paint to match the body molded in red. Oh Joy! More red plastic to cope with! I have a yellow SN195 Mustang that I built years ago for reference if I need it.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 4, 2022 10:38:35 GMT -7
I took most of the parts to the sink for a bath with a scrub brush and Dawn Dish Detergent and I placed them to dry in my paintbooth.    More Pce Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 5, 2022 12:32:18 GMT -7
I had a little time this afternoon before the thunderstorms hit the area and I assembled the 5.0 Liter engine. I even had time to drill the cylinder heads for plug wires. Now for some grey paint even if the instructions call for flat black. The dog had to go out and when the thunder clapped, he came running back into the house!    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 6, 2022 14:49:52 GMT -7
Here are some pictures of my '94 Mustang GT Coupe. The Pace Car and Coupe appear to be the same ride height and assembly procedures.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 15, 2022 6:23:04 GMT -7
The 5.0 engine is complete, or I thought it was. Seems as though the ignition coil is missing. It wasn't in the kit so I guess I'll have to make one.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by sharp on Aug 16, 2022 19:28:57 GMT -7
Engine looks great Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 18, 2022 7:41:41 GMT -7
Thanks Mike!
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 4, 2022 13:31:51 GMT -7
That engine DOES look good!! NICE!! Any more progress on this jewel?
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Post by mrmike on Sept 4, 2022 19:15:34 GMT -7
Isn't it funny that I was just thinking about this build! I need to get back on it again, move it along and finish it.
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Post by mrmike on Mar 11, 2023 8:11:23 GMT -7
Back to the Pace Car! I painted the Mustang Cobra yesterday afternoon and it came out pretty good. Now to let this dry for a couple of days.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 26, 2023 19:34:22 GMT -7
I finished the interior and installed the engine in the nearly completed chassis.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 3, 2023 19:28:33 GMT -7
Just for the heck of it, I added the seat belt harness to the interior with a piece of photoetch and some belt material that I had laying around. I removed the original seat belt hangers from the seats, photoetch hangers, seat belt material, a little super glue and wha-laa! Seat belts!    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by Deano on May 4, 2023 23:58:36 GMT -7
Nice detail
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Post by mrmike on May 6, 2023 19:55:33 GMT -7
Thanks Deano!
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Post by mrmike on May 8, 2023 6:24:30 GMT -7
I am almost finished with the Mustang Pace Car. I may lower the front of the Mustang since in typical fashion, Revell has molded the front end in a high position.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 13, 2023 6:07:18 GMT -7
I tore the front suspension apart as I didn't like the high riding suspension. I took my hobby knife and a file and removed some of the material from the front suspension in an effort to lower the nose of the car. So far, it looks pretty good, but I may do more.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 13, 2023 14:34:58 GMT -7
Sometimes it's a "whatever it takes" deal Mike. It aint just Revell either. I've noticed a number of manufacturers that get the stance wrong and I've had to do alot of fancy foot work to correct those issues like you're doing here. Looking forward to seeing your corrected stance on this one.
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Post by mrmike on May 14, 2023 7:44:41 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The stance is all wrong and I have been filing the front suspension to fit over the front frame of the chassis around the engine plus I am trying to clean up the mess I have made. I'm not sure why the front sits so high, but I will try to get it lowered some.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 18, 2023 11:05:56 GMT -7
The Mustang Pace Car is back on 4 wheels. It took me a while to get the cross member centered and glue down properly. Now I can finish this build.    More Pace Car to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 21, 2023 7:55:18 GMT -7
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