'64 1/2 Mustang convertible - Monogram

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Who said bumpers?

Foil? And how about the headlights? Any techniques to share?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I managed to fog up my headlights. I got carried away with the liquid chrome. It was looking good on the back piece. I dropped on the lense not to smush it down. Still good. Then a bonehead move. I tapped a little CA on the edges so they wouldn't slide around and it immediately seeped into the seam.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Add insult to injury, I dropped them in the frame off kilter and could not get them to spin. It will always bug me.

I'm not all that happy with the grille. I tried several combinations of panel liner and thinned paint but could not achieve an even tint. It just looks dirty.



OH! I really want to find some PE - F O R D letters for the hood. They disappeared from the mold many sandings ago.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Where do I go from here?


It's difficult for me to get an even coat to lay done with brush or pen. I have Hasegawa foil ordered. I might wait. Should there be a primer under the chrome?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I'm having trouble visualizing what kind of bend to put on these wipers. Does anyone have pics?

To look like these...

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

We're going to call this one done. I spent additional time learning and trying different things. I have a mental list a mile long of flubbs and things I know I can and will improve on. I enjoy that anyone's skill level goes up with practice. It's great to be back at an activity I can focus on clear headed. So for now, Cool Mustang.. ...more kits to conquer.

*Any constructive criticisms encouraged. Be kind. For instance, "Cal, you forgot the door locks."