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 (Formulaly known as Hobbitime)

themodelcarchannel.store/

[vintagerpm]

Oh great. Now I have to buy another Mustang GT4 kit.
Yes, I think I'll be needing one of these trans-kits.
Thank you, Calvin.

Mike

[mustang1989]

I've really been eyeballin' this kit. Just love the whole look of it and as a bonus.....it's a Tamiya kit. Looking forward to more....

[Joel_W]

I've got the kit, but a Australian V8 Super car. I never thought I'd see one main stream. Calvin, you've out done yourself on this conversion for sure.

joel

[65slotcar]

great conversion !   Australian  Supercar   looks much smaller then  the gt4 in real life  and conversion has that look.  this will be a must do project.  maybe indycal  can jump on board  on make some decals for this ?  the Monster Energy  would make a great looking model.

[ianlines]

Oh wow, this is brilliant. I had been planning on the same mods and finding wheels was the challenge. I think i can now wait for the transkit. Great work, keep on sanding.

[Tony Growden]

Hi, is this available yet? Seems to have been pushed aside for the exotic stuff.

[ager]

Wheels found at MF Zone 18 "for 1:24 models TK2453? 7 x double spoke