A Mustang in german grey.....

[roland66]

Hi,
2 years ago, i build Tamiyas Ford Mustang GT4.



Not so much parts.



The Decals



some stuff, Carbondecals from Studio 27





and some tire valves





and German Grey....

[roland66]

After I start the build, Hobby Design comes out with a detail set.

[roland66]

Primered with AK One Shot White

After a good cleaning, let's start the Paint job.



1. Layer



2.



3.



So, the basic is done.

[mustang1989]

This'll be fun to watch. I've already heard so many good things about this kit and then you add on all these cool "goodies" to the mix. Very much looking forward to seeing the rest of this build Roland.

And welcome back to the forums brother.

[chromdome35]

This is looking good!

[Tojo72]

You fooled me,when I saw the topic,I was thinking P-51
But the car looks good so far.

[Steve Zuleski]

Wow, now that paint job does look good. A substitute for Tamiya paint, that's a new one, never heard of em. Well, Ruck On, I say, Ruck On!

Dang fine lookin kit, btw, and a good size, too.

[Prop Duster]

Very Nice. You are making this one look like a winner

[roland66]

Hi,

thank you very much. The Zero Paints comes from England.

@ Joe, I was never gone, just watching.

@ Tojo,

Now, clear coat time.



2 parts clear coat + 1 part hardener = 3 parts + 10% thinner.

After 3 thin layers, it looks like this...



Then I let everything dry for 3 days and sanded it with 2000 wet sandpaper.

After this, I applied the decals and 2 days later 2 thin layers clear coat.



no dust......

[roland66]

The compressed air tank is ok, except for the connections. There's more.



Better



The unit with compressor, the drill has 0.3mm.



Air connections, check.......

But something is still missing, electricity... But no problem....

[mustang1989]

Oh HELL yeah!!! This is gonna be GOOD!!!

[Leon]

Talk about detail!!!!!

This is looking really good.

[roland66]

I have started on the wiring.






The dashboard is as good as finished. The fiddling with the switches was worth it.

[roland66]

The tyres are also ready, just dust them off.

[roland66]

After the decals were applied to the body, I started polishing it.

Unpolished




Step 1



Step 2



I think that's so good.

[mustang1989]

The details man!! The DETAILS!! And just loogathat shine!!! Looks like you could just go for a swim in that!!! WOW!!!

[Prop Duster]

WOW, you have got the "shine" part down

[Steve Zuleski]

See, this is why I could never build a car kit worth a hoot, it's waaaaaaay too clean, I wouldn't know where to begin. Ya, this is a different animal all together for me. Incredible work and I like the wiring and details, excellent!

[buddho]

I do enjoy watching these kits come together, but this one is on a level onto its own. Amazing workmanship going into all the details. And that paintjob...yowsa.

[roland66]

Hi,

thank you very much. I must post the rest…….

[mustang1989]

Mar 5, 2023 15:24:59 GMT -5 roland66 said:

Hi,

thank you very much. I must post the rest…….

Well heck yeah!!! 

[roland66]

I am currently building the Takom German Wiesel with TOW in 1/16, with the Yoyager PE set. On 25/26.03.2023 is the first exhibition, I would like to have ready for it....
And the construction is not finished yet.
I had no time…….

[garydavis]

Dang...I posted on this and it didn't show up...must've hit the wrong button. Great paint and building skills Rolland. I have this kit also and you make me want to build it right now! But...It has to be on the low part of the build list for now.

[Joe Rix]

It is wonderful to see you building this kit Roland. You are doing remarkable detailing and that pain job, absolutely stellar. I also have this kit along with the AM set and a couple of sets of decals from Indycal. You are definitely giving me some insight and inspiration. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[mustang1989]

Mar 5, 2023 19:07:30 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

It is wonderful to see you building this kit Roland. You are doing remarkable detailing and that pain job, absolutely stellar. I also have this kit along with the AM set and a couple of sets of decals from Indycal. You are definitely giving me some insight and inspiration. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Wait........whut???!!! Ya mean you've been holdin' out on us Joe? 

[Joe Rix]

Mar 5, 2023 19:09:59 GMT -5 mustang1989 said:

Mar 5, 2023 19:07:30 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

It is wonderful to see you building this kit Roland. You are doing remarkable detailing and that pain job, absolutely stellar. I also have this kit along with the AM set and a couple of sets of decals from Indycal. You are definitely giving me some insight and inspiration. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Wait........whut???!!! Ya mean you've been holdin' out on us Joe? 

Yeeuup. I am always full of surprises.

[roland66]

Hi,

today, the rest....




























Conclusion

The Tamiya kit is, except for two problems, recommended for the normal hobbyist. If you want to use the etched parts and carbon decals
you should have some experience in car modeling.
The first problem is the too wide rear axle. This can be corrected, but only with timely adjustment. When building the rear axle to the chassis, the body must be
put on again and again, so that one can control the protrusion of the wheels.
The second problem is the kit decals, it's nice if they are thin, but if they then tear while setting, no-go, absolutely.
The white starting numbers are so thin, one pull too much, bang, broken. Also, the gray paint shines through. As a result, I had to resort to the silver ones.
They are thicker, but come up when drying, looked top when setting, no softener, in the morning it looked like someone was at it with a too hot hair dryer.
Really super. A little bit I could save it with the clear coat. It's just the way it is, it stays that way....

Otherwise, the construction was fun.

[mustang1989]

Thank you for those comments at the end of the post Roland. I tend to do that as well so anyone who wants to build any given subject that I've built will have a heads up. Despite the decal issues you turned out a great product. I'm a bit surprised at the wheel/ tire location being an issue on a Tamiya kit. I usually go through that on an AMT kit where just about every one needs a stance and wheel / tire location change. I can't get over the shine on this one............WOW!!!

[garydavis]

Now that's a GREAT looking Mustang, Roland. Great job!

[ogrejohn]

Jeez that is one sweet looking ride!