| 1965 Mustang six cylinder This model was originally intended to be completed in time for the Grand Valley Model Car Club 2025 Challenge Build. You were to build a model of a car you, or a close family member owns/once owned and dIsplay it at the 2025 Group25 Model Car Show and Contest in September 2025. However, the universe conspired against me and the pant needed to be stripped and redone. The club results can be seen HERE This is my grandmothers car that she bought new in 1965 in New Jersey. They came to visit us in the summer of 1966 and my brother and I played Batman and Robin and used the car as our Batmobile. The car had a six cylinder engine, based on the badging and trim. Base Kit(s): AMT 1966 1:25 Mustang (kit number 704/12) Finished: October 2025 Modifications/Additions: - grill backdated to 1965 using 1966 emblem and scratchbuilt bars - BestModelCarParts gauges, covered with UV clear resin - simulated wood on dashboard and steering wheel - rocker panel molding removed - side scoops removed and replaced with Monogram Mustang pieces (a bit oversized as the Monogram kit is 1:24 scale) - Model Car Garage photoetch detail set (scripts, badges, gas gap, front grill) - scratchbuilt aerial (from house paintbrush bristle) - aftermarket exterior door handles and interior window cranks and door handles - custom printed license plate - body paint is Tamiya racing white, decanted and airbrushed, followed by one coat of Dupli-color 1K clear Click on Thumbnail to see detailed image. These images are 1024 x 768 and maybe a bit slow to load, depending on your connection speed. |
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