Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with classic Mustangs forever, and the 1965 GT350R? Forget about it. That’s like, the holy grail. I decided I was gonna try to build a model of one, just for kicks.
Getting Started
First, I needed a kit. I went online and, man, there are a TON of options. I ended up going with one that seemed pretty detailed, but also, you know, not gonna break the bank. It arrived, and I was like a kid on Christmas morning, tearing into that box.
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Unboxing: I spread everything out on my workbench – the body, the chassis, all those tiny little parts. I’m talking, tiny screws, miniature exhaust pipes, the whole nine yards. It was a little intimidating, to be honest.
The Build Process
I started with the chassis. That seemed like a good foundation, right? I followed the instructions (mostly), and glued the pieces together. I messed up a couple of times, had to pry things apart, and re-glue them. Super glue is now my best friend and my worst enemy.
Then came the engine. Oh, boy. This thing had so many parts. I spent, like, a whole afternoon just getting the engine block together. And the tiny little spark plug wires? Don’t even get me started. I nearly went cross-eyed trying to get those things in place.
The body was next. I decided to paint it the classic white with blue stripes. Classic, right? I used some spray paint that I picked up. I did a couple of coats, making sure to let it dry in between. I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.
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Painting Tip(I found it): Hold the can a good distance away, and use light, even strokes. Otherwise, you’ll get drips and it’ll look awful.
Finishing Touches
After the paint dried, I put the whole thing together. The body onto the chassis, the wheels on the axles, all that stuff. It was finally starting to look like a real car! I added the decals – the racing numbers, the GT350R logos – and that really made it pop.
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The little thing: I added a tiny little driver figure inside. It’s a small detail, but it makes it feel more alive, you know?
I gotta say, it was a challenge. There were times I wanted to throw the whole thing across the room. But I stuck with it, and now I’ve got this awesome little replica of a 1965 Mustang GT350R sitting on my shelf. It’s not perfect, by any means, but I built it, and that’s what matters.
May be the next one will be better!
