Blue Max F/C

This is a Polar Lights Mustang funny car kit that I hope to make into the Blue Max car (as long as the decals lay down over that front hood bulge? If anyone has built this with the white decal stripe for the hood I would love to hear how it went, please respond) I have this in the white glue/mock-up stage now after working out thing like wheelbase adjustment for the Mustang body to get the front wheels somewhat centered in the wheel wells, added sheet plastic to the tin work above the injector hat so it will mate up to back of windshield. etc. etc. Now it’s time to soak this in the warm bucket of water to break it all down and start building the real thing. Thanks for looking!
Charlie
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Interesting way to "dry fit" your parts. I like how this one is coming together though Charlie. Since I've gotten back into modeling, the Blue Max Mustangs have been my favorite.
As far as that hood decal... Use some MicroSet under it and some MicroSol over it and it'll go into those crevices just fine. Just work it in there with a wet brush and a couple slits with a new blade and you'll be good to go. :2cents:
Erick --

Thanks Erick! I got a little more done on this. The wheels/tires are done, detailed with my valve stems and smallest hex fittings used for lug nuts. The seat is complete with my harness set converted to a vintage style. Thanks for looking!

Charlie
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This is going to be awesome to see a build from the man behind the parts! :)

Looking forward to seeing where this goes :thumbsup:

Great start! I'm really interested to see how this turns out.

The wheels and tyres look great; very realistic keep at it!

The wheels and tyres look great; very realistic keep at it!

I agree, it looks so realistic.

Thanks guys, motor is done with wiring and light weathering applied, now onto the braid.

Charlie
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Looking good!!! I like the blower belt, nice touch

I put the motor aside and srpay-bombed the body, Duplicolor met. blue and Testors clear.

Charlie
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Great finish. I was using some metallic blue from Duplicolour just a few days ago and I love how well it sprays. Great stuff.

Hmm these pullies look familiar. Great progress.

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I always liked how funny cars looked.

Thanks guys! I got the engine finished with braid and constructed a trans blanket out of an old t shirt LOL. Also added more weathering to engine.

Charlie
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Looking great, love the engine.

Thanks LeeABC! A little more finished, the chassis and drivers compartment are complete.

Charlie
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The interior looks sweet. I love it how everything is race looking and then it has the mustang steering wheel still!

Fantastic job so far!

Thanks guys, a little more completed with engine and drivers compartment installed along with all of the fluid lines run. Thanks for looking.

Charlie
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Wow I've missed the beggining of this one. your work the engine is superb.

Looks terrific :bigthumb:

Looking great, keep at it!

Thanks guys, I got the body completed with the decals, window units with rivets, tin work and drag chute. I also weathered the underside of the tin to replicate some VHT and rubber accumulated from those great smoky burnouts!

Charlie
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Awesome update. Everything you do is so clean and precise, good job!

This is looking great, I like the patina that you seem to have achieved on this build it just looks real.
Nice one!

Lee