Anyone know if there are aftermarket mods available for these models? I need things like louvers, Eibach springs, 18in deep dish polished bullets, chrome tailight bezels, etc.

 

I was thinking the same thing! It would be awesome to trick one out exactly like your own ride!!

 

That would be 1 sweet idea. I have my model and have Vista Blue touch-up paint ordered. Will paint the model in the same color as my car. Once it's dry, I'll be adding Performance White Stripes down the car. Can't wait to start this.

 

i know that there will be companies who make resin casted accessories eventually it takes a lil while. I'd love to see Saleen, Roush, etc. parts.

 

There's already a cowl induction hood on eBay, but that's a very common and VERY easy resin casting to do.
I doubt we'll see any specific parts for this car. You MIGHT get lucky and find some wheels that are close to Bullitts.

Someone mentioned louvers. I probably have a few 1/24the scale '65 Mustang lovers laying around someone could cut down to size.

The springs are so small, just cut them a little bit and paint them whatever color your favorite aftermarket springs are. Then modify the model however is needed (each model is different, cutting the springs won't actually lower it)

For the chrome tail light bezels, there's a product out there that is basically thin aluminum foil with adhesive on one side. Lay it over the lense and, using an exacto knife with a brand new #11 blade, cut away what you don't want.

Any other aftermarket parts anyone is looking for?

 

Here guys you can get alot of cool detailing parts from here
Model car Garage

 

How do you paint the back tail lights?
Do you paint the back of the clear lens red
or the body behind the clear lens?

 

Paint the inside of the lens-except where the backup liight is-using a clear paint-my choice is Tamiya clear red-use several light applications it will start out looking pink at first but as you build color it will look perfect. Similarly the front marker lamps can be painted with either brand of clear orange.

Paint the reflectors on the body with Testor or Humbrol-if you can get it-chrome silver, this will give you a nice depth to the lamps once assembled into the body. If you are reallly daring, instead of paint you can use Bare-Metal foil to cover the reflectors. It is a little more difficult but much shinier than paint.

Lastly when installing any kind of clear parts, use Elmer's Glue-All to retain them, it will hold the part in place and you only need to use a small amount. And it will not fog clear plastics.

 

I appreciate the great info Matt!!
Thanks

 

Usually tail lights come as clear red and don't need to be painted red.

 

Somebody build one and post some pics - stat!

 

Body in primer, hope to have color and clear by Monday-will post then!

 

I'll be putting on my silver base coat today. Trouble is it's so cold here it's tough to spray outside. No way I'm doing it inside.

 

I've painted most of the components so far. The only thing I have left is the body which is turning into a pain. If anyone is looking to paint theirs Redfire, Testors "red metal flake" spray can enamel is a spot on match. I tried using the candy apple red transparent/silver metal flake combo at walmart and it came out looking like complete crap.

 

One problem would be the metallic colors, however. The metallic chips look small on a real car, but on a model, they're so big that the paint won't look good. Metallic paint for models has much smaller chips, and will look more realistic.

 

Body in color (Clear to be applied Monday) Detailing in progress...

Sorry about the crappy lighting :bang:

 

I would like to paint mine using the actual Ford Redfire canned spray paint you can get at the dealer or an auto parts store. Has anybody tried it on a plastic model car. Will the solvent in it disform the Polystyrene model car?

 

I ordered one online. Couldn't find anything local. It should be here Wednesday. Can't wait to get started. Haven't built any models in several years.
How's the fit and finish?
Has anyone mocked up the body & chassis? How's the stance. The model companies haven't done too well with Mustangs over the years.

 

Ford no longer sells Exterior Touchup in cans. (Thank you California)You might find that Dupli-color may have the correct shade.

As far as prepping the styrene see my earlier post.
Go Here..

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...ndpost&p=555343

 

Testor's "red metal flake" enamel model spray is the exact same as Redfire. If it isn't exactly the same, pretty sure it's as close as you're going to get.

I also noticed at the hobby store that Model Master sells spray cans with Ford and GM logos on them. None in redfire though.

Here's the body so far, I'm going to let it cure for a few days, then I will wet sand it and paint it again.

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Some ICAP pics

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Engine start button!!!!

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