1/25 scale replica model of my '68

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Thought some of you might get a kick out of this. I built as exact a replica as I could of my car in 1/25 scale. I started with the original AMT 67/68 Cougar kits (which are no longer in production), but they are sorely lacking in detail. I did a bunch of kitbashing and stealing from other model kits to get all the parts and detail I needed.

The front subframe, engine bay and firewall are from the Revell 68 Mustang kit, small block motor from the AMT 67 Mustang, T5 trans from the Revell foxbody kit, etc. I got the paint from MCW Finishes, the Gulfstream Aqua lacquer they have was a near perfect match to the real car’s paint. A few mistakes here and there, but pretty happy with the result!































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very cool! I used to build lots of kits back in the day and loved to modify and steal parts from other kits for more realism. Nice work!

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Nicely done. I like the attention to detail you did with this.

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That is COOL! I don’t have that skill level but I did disassemble a 1/18 diecast and had it painted along with our Cougar (custom color) and found the same wheels and redline tires to match. Even had a waterslide decal of the license plate made for it.

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Very nice work. I had a guy lined up that was going to build me a model of my GT-E to give to my Dad. Unfortunately he passed before that happened so I never had it done.

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By the looks of your 1/25 scale model it is probably worth 1/25 of the real Cat, as well ! Congratulations on both a great looking model and the full size Cougar - your skill and passion is evident in both.

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Very nice.

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Love it! Thanks for posting.

Also just love the original box art.

  • Phillip
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Thanks guys! Yeah it’s a shame they don’t produce the 67/68 kits anymore. Apparently AMT’s original tooling was modified to make the funny car model so we’re left scouring ebay for originals.

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That’s awesome, nice job on it! It’s always cool making a replica of your own car.

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That’s a fantastic job with the stainless window trim!!! Not easy.

R.B.