1/24 Australian Supercars Mustang Conversion w/ Tamiya kit

[Calvin]

I started this project several weeks ago right after the new Tamiya Mustang GT4 kit was released. Its a beautiful kit but I really wanted to make an Australian Supercars Mustang out of it.



I realize that there are some dimensions around the roof area that are different from the stock Mustang and the Supercars Mustang, but I feel its not major enough to not attempt to make a good looking model out of it.

The major difference is the nose, its simple completely different on the Supercar.




With basically no dimensions I started to sculpt out the front nose, little-by-little



I did weeks of filling, and sanding, over and over, until I got the basic shape.



New Hood, Nose, Grill, splitter, and rear wing assembly



Also a right-hand drive setup for the inside


After I got all the parts scratch built and perfected, I made molds and cast them with resin.




The one part I need help on was with the wheels, I tried to scratch build them by hand but it just wasn't looking good. So I asked my good friend Indycals (Indycals.net) for help! He 3D drew the wheels up and had them printed by Shapeways and the LOOK AMAZING! Thank you Indycals. Also, Indycals will be offering the decals for this new Resin conversion kit.






I will make a mold of these 3D printed masters and cast them in resin.

The modifications for this new conversion kit will actually be pretty basic





Some sawing on the front fenders, and cutting out the hood is the most work this kit will require. There will be some filling and sanding for sure, but that's no big deal.



More updates, coming soon.

In the meantime feel free to check out my new and improved website

classicracingresins.com/products/2019-supercars-ford-mustang-conversion-kit-for-1-24-tamiya-mustang-gt4-kits?_pos=1&_psq=supercrars&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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[indy]

Yes!! Looks like MP2 decals maybe!?!?

Jordan

[Calvin]

Jul 8, 2020 18:43:32 GMT -5 indy said:

Yes!! Looks like MP2 decals maybe!?!?

Jordan

Indycals will be doing Shell and Monster sheets for this kit.

[darylh]

Just when I thought I had enough Mustang kits this comes along. Very cool project Calvin.

[jj66]

Not my favorite type of racing cars, but your transkits are getting cooler

[Gary Davis]

Man Calvin....You've done it again!!! That racing series is really cool and this conversion kit sure looks good.... specially for a Stang guy!! When will this be ready to purchase?

[Calvin]

Jul 11, 2020 12:59:41 GMT -5 Gary Davis said:

Man Calvin....You've done it again!!! That racing series is really cool and this conversion kit sure looks good.... specially for a Stang guy!! When will this be ready to purchase?

Thank you, im expecting it to look very good when its all painted up.
It will be ready by the end of the month.

[pje]

What is involved in converting this kit to a right hand drive car?

Paul Erlendson

[Calvin]

Jul 11, 2020 15:05:09 GMT -5 pje said:

What is involved in converting this kit to a right hand drive car?

Paul Erlendson

I'm just doing the dash and the floor pan section where the seat mounts. Luckily the roll cage is the same on both sides and looks basically the same as Supercar.
Unfortunately there's not much reference out their on what the inside looks like.

[indydog]

Very nice Calvin.

I wish there were supercar kits... Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, Nissan Altima L33, Volvo S60. Even a Mercedes E63! There are so many subjects.

The cars all use a "common" chassis so I don't imagine the interior is much difference from car to car.