vppelt68 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Have we ever had a single type group build for a car? What else could offer more variety in both colourful prototype cars and a plethora of kits than the original Pony Car the Ford Mustang? None! So; any scale, any material, any year, any kit, for street, for strip, for a raceway with turns too, factory stock, street machine, race car, Shelby or "secretary" Mustang, Mach 1, Boss 302/429, GT, Bullitt, 1964 1/2 to 2021; this is it as long as it's a Ford Mustang! Any takers? V-P 1) vppelt68 (host) 2) Kitkent 3) johnlambert 4) cmatthewbacon 5) TonyW 6) Alan R 7) Nick Belbin 8. dbostream 9) Six97s 10) Ray B. 11) helios16v 12) HoolioPaulio 13) TimJ 14) Hockeyboy76 15) Redstaff 16) Spiny 17) wimbledon99 18) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Interesting Idea VP, I love the Mustang in all its guises with a few exceptions. Sadly since I came back 6 years ago I've tossed 1/2 dozen cars into the recycling bin. I get excited and get them almost to painting and then just lose interest completely. Sadly I just cant get motivated on cars like i did in my youth. I wish you well and I’m willing to help if needed, but wont be building anything unless my Auto Mojo returns. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Dennis, it was 50/50 between "like" and "sad" for your reply. I chose "like" but I'm writing to tell you I share the "sad" re semi- finished car kits in the trash bin. Been there, done that myself . V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I'm interested but a bit nervous about committing. It would have to be an early Mustang in 1:24 or 1:25, which I don't have in the stash so I'd have to find one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray B. Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Any Mustang, you say? Yes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Nice Ray! That one is on my list to acquire some day. I'm in for this. Likely with a Zakspeed turbocharged beastie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Ray B. said: Any Mustang, you say? Yes. Indeed. That new Tamiya Mustang is awesome, last night I read the instructions on-line again, and then nearly bought it (again!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I'm up for this. I love cars and don't yet have a 'stang in my collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Excellent, we are already nearing the half of the required number of participants, in just three days . We are going to make it! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I've got quite a few Mustangs in the stash so I'd be up for this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Count me in. There’s a nice new Tamiya kit a quite fancy taking a crack at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Notice anything special? We are now a "Future GB" and we have the dates, not even very far away but beginning next summer So gentlemen, we made The First Britmodeller Single Type Group Build for a Car come true! A big thanks belongs to our group build moderator Enzo Matrix, who used the power he has and gave us a green signal even before the usually required 25 members were signed - because this is not the usual wingy thingy or tracked themed group build . So beginning in 10 July and ending 10 October 2021, we'll be building Ford Mustangs! V-P 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Awesome, best find a kit now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, HoolioPaulio said: Awesome, best find a kit now Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 It's great that this is going ahead . Does anyone know what the 1/32 options are please and how they compare? Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I would be tempted to join. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: I would be tempted to join. So, grab a suitable Ford Mustang kit and wait until July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 6 hours ago, CliffB said: Does anyone know what the 1/32 options are please and how they compare? The straightforward options are AMT 1965 Mustang Fastback and a Hornby Boss 302 Mustang. The AMT one is what you'd expect of a decent 1/32 car kit dating back to 1965; according to Scalemates the Hornby one was released in 2004. I don't have one, but looking at others in the series I'd expect it to be similar in style to the AMT one, possibly with fewer parts. The AMT box says that it has a "one piece body shell!" and "clear plastic windows!" so they must both be amazingly good features. I guess my '65 Mustang can wait until July... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 For the 1:32 scale there's also the Monogram 1970 Mach 1 in various reboxings, some snap-tite some maybe not - but the boxtop pic looks very good! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-1030-mustang-mach-1--186260 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thank you @Tripod and @vppelt68. I must say that a '60s Mustang does appeal to me . Poking around a bit more I see that Aurora also did a 60s fastback - it looks very similar to the AMT kit, but is not identical. Aurora also did a '64 convertible Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) On 13/10/2020 at 07:02, CliffB said: Thank you @Tripod and @vppelt68. I must say that a '60s Mustang does appeal to me . Poking around a bit more I see that Aurora also did a 60s fastback - it looks very similar to the AMT kit, but is not identical. Aurora also did a '64 convertible Cheers The Aurora one was updated to a Shelby GT350 (bonnet scoop added) for release as a slot car kit. Monogram reissued the static version as a Shelby in the late '70s. It looks a bit clunky in comparison with the AMT kit, which has the more accurate body. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-2000-ford-mustang--267013 Edited October 14, 2020 by Six97s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Great that we have a date. In the meantime I will practice completing a kit within 3 month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 @CliffB https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-and-rare-unmade-Aurora-1-32-Ford-Mustang-kit/293777556767?hash=item446681c51f:g:flsAAOSwvIpfg05R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thanks @Six97s and @HoolioPaulio After a bit of thought, I've decided to go with the Goldfinger '64 1/2 convertible. It's one my favourite films and the Furka Pass sequences are super cool. There's a British connection too (quite apart from the number plates and 'GB' badge!), as the car was supplied via Alan Mann Racing, who modified the suspension to better cope with the tight twisties. Here's a link to a couple of nice photos (which are copyright). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Good to see that this has got the go ahead. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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