1994 MUSTANG GT by Popak New-Ray (and me)

A little tired but wanting to build, this time I turned to one of the pre-painted Testors Easy Builder models, 1/43 diecast metal with plastic interior.  I attempted a few "improvements" and had fun with it.  There was nothing major involved, for like most of the Testors I have built, it fit together quite well. Here's my photographic essay with a few comments along the way.

Simple packaging, relatively low cost, but the only "1994" identification was on the base, black on black.  However, Testors also added a model identification on the back bumper that is not original to the Mustang.  It's a decal, but I didn't want to mar the paint by attempting to remove it.

 I added front and rear license tags.

Touched the wheels with black to make them more realistic.  Outside mirrors needed a touch of silver.

Okay, I used a little glue and overnight drying on the interior.  It just didn't snap together securely. This is how the Mustang is placed inside the grill opening;  but the Mustang was off center.  Luckily the glue wasn't permanent and it took only a minute to adjust it.  The result makes a nice finishing touch.  The side ventilator accents were just wrong;  too large and too black.  I minimized it with paint (which I mixed by eye.  I never realized how many shades of yellow there are!)  Final assembly was easy, and Testors even supplies a screwdriver.  I like my larger one to make the results just a little tighter.

This was a nice kit, with just a few opportunities to have some fun.  But I think my next one just may be more of a challenge.  Stay tuned. . .

David H