Monogram 125th 1966 Ford Mustang GT-350H Full Build

Here is a cute little kit I picked up on an eBay auction. I do love these classic old American cars and I want to try out some of the product I have recently purchased to create a rusty and abandoned “barn find” 66 Mustang.

The Monogram 1/25th scale 66 Mustang GT-350 — First Car Model In A Long While, This American Muscle Car Should Be Fun.

The Parts Of The Mustang Scale Model — I Have Laid Out The Parts Of The 68 Mustang.

I’m not sure when the kit was made but the parts came pretty loose in the box, not sure is this is the fact it was second hand?

Engine Parts For The 66 Mustang Scale Model.

I’m going to start with the engine before I take on the task of the bodywork.

Completed Cobra Engine For The 1966 Mustang Scale Model.

Engine completed, looks good and I can put that to the side for later as I continue with the bulk of the model.

Body Shell Of The 1966 Monogram Scale Model Mustang.

Body Of The 66 Mustang Scale Plastic Model Kit.

I think most of the work is going to be done on the bodywork, I’m starting with a German red oxide primer.

The Mustang With A German Red Oxide Primer.

I Have Given The Body Of The Scale Model Car A Coat Of Red Oxide Primer,

Red Oxide Primer On The Mustang Scale Model Kit.

The Mustang Sprayed With Some Rust Colours And A Coat Of Gloss Varnish.

The Mustang Painted With Rust Colours And Varnished.

A View Of The Rusty Mustang Scale Model.

I used two different rust colours to spray the body of the mustang model before a gloss varnish to seal up the body. As there is going to be a lot more work done I want this initial colour to be preserved. To be honest it looks pretty cool with this paint scheme.

Now To Try Out The Chipping Medium To See What Effect It Gives.

I normally use hairspray for the chipping effect but this time I wanted to try out an aftermarket model-specific product so I’m using this AV Vallejo Chipping Medium.

Sprayed The Mustang With A Coat Of Matt Black Paint.

Black Paint On The Mustang To Cover The Rust Undercoat.

The body work has had a coat of the chipping medium and then a coat of black paint. There is no chance I will be able to use the decals for the stripes as I wont be able to get the effect I want. So that means there is a lot of masking in my future. Which is way outside my comfort zone.

Starting To Tape Off The Mustang Ready For Painting.

Masking Off The Scale Model Mustang For Painting.

All the masking has been done, now to spray on the gold paint. Going over it with several very thin and light coats as I am worried about the paint bleeding out.

Monogram Mustang, Sprayed On The Gold Stripes.

Painted The Monogram 125th Scale Model Kit Cars Gold Stripes — Painted The Monogram 1/25th Scale Model Kit Cars Gold Stripes.

The moment of truth, Removing the masking tape. Now it has peeled off a little of the black. Not a problem as this is going to be heavily weathered. I am very happy with the clean lines and no paint bleeds.

Removed The Tape From The Mustang Scale Model.

Gold Stripes On The 1966 Scale Model Mustang.

Done with the chipping. I’m super, super happy with how this has turned out. I have achieved a really nice effect. Next to start with the pigments.

Top Layers Of Paint Removed From The Monogram Mustang Model To Reveal The Rusty Body.

Mustang Model Kit With Paint Chipping To Show The Rusty Car Body.

Before the pigments I have used a little of this Vallejo Environment paint to give a nice bit of rust texture to some of the bodywork.

Trying Out Some Of The Vallejo Rust Texture Paint.

While the texture paint is drying it has given me the chance to fit the engine to the chassis.

Painting Up The Metal Parts Of The Scale Model Mustang — Painting Up The Metal Parts Of The Mustang.

Transmission and suspension all fitted to the Mustang’s chassis, starting to look like a car. Now to concentrate on the bodywork.

The Underneath Of The Mustang Model Coming Together.

Added some powdered rust pigment to the monogram mustang scale model car — Started Working On The Body Work With The Rust Pigments.

I wanted to do a cracked windshield. To start with I tried using some pliers. This split the screen but didn’t give the effect I wanted. I ended up using a scribing tool and a soldering iron. I managed to get the spiderweb effect that glass can get after an impact.

Splitting the rear windscreen on the scale model mustang — Split The Front And Rear Windscreen. I Hoped I Would Have A More Spider Web Crack!

I Put Some Cracks Into The Front And Rear Windshields On The Monogram Mustang — I Put Some Cracks Into The Front And Rear Windshields.

The Smashed In Front Windscreen On The Rusty 66 Mustang Scale Model — The Smashed In Front Windscreen.

Using the crackle medium on the upholstery to varying result.

Trying Out The Cracking Medium On The Interior Of The Monogram 1/25th Mustang — Trying Out The Cracking Medium On The Interior Of The Mustang.

Painting Off The Wheels And Dashboard For The 1966 Ford Mustang Model Kit — Painting Off The Wheels And Dashboard.

The Interior of the 66 Mustang Scale Model. I’m happy with this, I got a good worn effect. The crackle medium has done its job and I have added lots of pigment and some leaves. All in all, I’m very pleased with how the interior of the car has come together.

The Inside Of The Abandoned Mustang Scale Model — The Inside Of The Abandoned Mustang.

The Cracking On The Seating In The Mustang.

The Dusty And Faded Interior Of The Monogram Mustang Model Car Kit — The Dusty And Faded Interior Of The Model Car Kit.

The Interior Of Monogram Mustang Scale Model Is Now Fitted — The Interior Of Mustang Is Now Fitted.

Now the interior is fitted and the body and chassis is joined it is time to get on with the rust pigments on teh bodywork.

Now To Get On With Some Of The Rusty Weathering.

Final job is the wheels. I found a great wash that replicates old oil, I used it on the chrome wheels as well as the engine. Finley I wanted to give the appearance of flat tyres and I think I have done that quite well. Heating the rubber tyres and moulding them as they cool.