Hello All.
I'm currently building the Shelby Mustang, I've received the first 4 issues and parts, (along with the free cap, which I must say is very good quality with embroidery instead of printing for the logos).
The build is going OK, only issue I've really had was getting the front bumper to sit properly, I had to very carefully shave plastic from the locating lugs to get it to sit flush against the valance. I can't wait for the next four issues. This the first time I've built a die cast model like this, I did do lots of plastic modelling when I was younger but haven't done any for a lot of years.
I do collect die cast models with a collection of over 300, mainly 1:50 scale older trucks along with models of every car I've ever owned. I don't count the Hot Wheels models of Mustangs and other American muscle cars I've collected over the years.

I thought I would share some photos of my 1:1 scale Mustang which coincidentally is almost the same colour as the Shelby. Being a poor and impoverished Yorkshireman my budget would only stretch to a Coupe.
I imported it myself from California back in 2007, it came on a RORO ship via Yokohama,Japan. I was like a kid waiting for Christmas!

The car is a bit unusual being one of only 133 built that year with the 351 ci Cleveland engine with 4 barrel carb and 4 speed manual transmission (Hirst shifter fitted).
Other options were power disc brakes, power steering, high back seats and rear lap belts.
Aftermarket mods include Mallory electronic ignition, none standard cams (not sure what they are), Ford racing valve covers and a large alloy radiator.
Addition planned this summer is an electric cooling fan as it can get very hot if stood in traffic.

Anyway, here are a few photos for you to have a look at..........


The last photo was of the day I picked Sally up from Southampton docks, the ship in the background was the then new Queen Mary (I believe, or I may be wrong)

Lastly here is a link to supermotors.net which shows photos of other cars I've owned such as my 1970 Ford Ranchero and Ford Granada Coupe

http://www.supermotors.net/users/ukranchero

Beautiful Pony there!!

Carl

Stunning example,

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

She's certainly loved Carl, never comes out on a winters day if there's a remote chance of any salt being on the roads, don't mind the rain in summer, that's not corrosive.....................