1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH I 351 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT BUILD HOW TO AMT1262 Muscle Future Floor Polish

[@65marlin327]

Don't cut yourself short. You do fabulous work and are an inspiration to folks like me who haven't been in the hobby for some three decades, and need to learn about new things on the market. Thank you for ALL you do! I, for one, enjoy watching your builds.

[@KitchenTableScaleModels]

Your videos inspired me to start building again about 2 1/2 years ago after not touching a kit for 20 years. You demonstrate that it’s possible to build a great looking shelf model without spending days, weeks, or even months. I’ve been down that road and your path is more fun.

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Love Mustangs so I hope they are able to do another version of this kit as with the right bonnet and radiator grill, that kit is positively screaming Eleanor. Brilliant job

[@johnpitts9836]

Watching this video again. Love this model.A friend had one just like it but his had a 302. I'm in the hospital with Covid enjoy your show. It's great for me watching you build a model. Thanks for being a friend.

[@hpiguy]

Get well soon!

[@jeffyoung8726]

You know Chris, I appreciate the fact you're left-handed. Gives a different prospective! I'm always learning a new way to do something with a model. Just little things you put in each video. I always look forward to each video, no matter what the build is? It's like watching an episode on T.V. on some nature channel, where you learn a technique you might've over-looked before! I always get ideas from you for my builds... "And that's cool."

[@hpiguy]

I appreciate that!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Late 1970 a "guy" at work bought a 1971 MACH 1 GT350 in Ford Metallic Green. Five of us would cram in and drive a few miles to the local Greasy Spoon. We'd always get the window booth and stare at the car during lunch - like we all owned it. Except for the Ford Metallic Green, you nailed the kit - right down to the cramped 3 person vinyl back seat, designed for two. Great job - nice memory flogger - big Thank You for this build.

[@jwrockets]

1970 was the end of GT 350/GT 500.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

@@jwrockets at 75 I've forgotten more than I've ever known...

[@jwrockets]

@@r.a.monigold9789 I understand.

[@justinbarton8808]

That mustang looks amazing! I’m New to model building and I’m using your videos as tutorials and tips, you do awesome work with these. Thanks for the dedication

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Great build! I know you said you build for fun, and that youre not the end all be all, but to be honest I have used some of your techniques to enhance my model building. Your models are awesome and I enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work!

[@hpiguy]

Glad I could help!

[@edcurtis555]

I already have this model. You have given me so many easy tips on how to make model building so much more easy.

[@hpiguy]

Glad I could help!

[@stevegrenot5289]

I've made 3 of them so far and love the kit however the decals fall apart. I like how you maintain the same routine when building .

[@Gene1969]

Thank you for not "Elenoring" the model.

[@johngligo4049]

Awesome Mustang Mach 1 Chris! That Champagne Gold with that black just pops! Really digging that black interior too!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Amazing what you accomplish with craft paints and markers...omfg.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@FMChimera]

"4V" stands for 4bbl carb. It's a 2 valve engine.

[@ClarenceObert]

Great review Chris. After being out of the model building hobby for 35+ years, coming back, seeing you use Sharpie Markers for accent is an awesome idea. I know is sounds stupid simple, but it's a great idea. Love your semi-tractor/trailer builds. I know it's a time consumer, but I love those builds you do. Take care ... OB

[@electricamish]

Pledge is like hot sauce....You put that sh*t on everything, ....I like that look too

[@blackphantom99]

Turned out beautiful Chris! Love that colour! Looks classy. Take care bud ☺️👍

[@krissfly]

I really enjoy your videos. I haven’t done modeling since I was a kid. Now I have a grandkids to do models with. I recently picked up a 1978 AMT Ford pick up. Recently had an uncle passed away that had 79 1 ton with a hot rod motor. So matching his custom copper paint job he had was a little tough. Came out pretty good though. I mounted the body on a RC crawler chassis. The new paints are amazing no need to break out the airbrush. Thanks for the info on decals. It will come in handy on the Porsche with all the decals I have to do. I have also been painting mini Z Bodies they are very detailed and fun to build.

[@jgarcia3949]

I greatly appreciate your videos and builds. Thx again!!

[@Wolfhound327]

Love the MACH I in yellow with black.

[@ChristopherCobra]

A lot of the packages were dealer install and the hipo cars came with different makeups from the factory. I have a 68' "GT" - unfortunately, it is a dealer GT - not a factory GT. According to the vin, it was just a white 351 4b. Paperwork shows it came with a special hood, and the dealer did the rest. You could have bought a plain jane GT with no stripes - or the dealer could add them. Whatever it takes to sell the car. I once pulled up along side a 69 Olds. It was yellow, no stripes, regular, black soft-top. Looked like grandma's car unless you happen to see the 442 badge on it. Some folks like liked sleepers. My dad used to say that when the wife was in on buying a car, you got a sleeper. Great build....never seen FFP done on the whole car....thanks for that.

[@mariomeza3408]

Thank you for doing this one, picked this today. Fantastic job, love it, and kudos!!💣🏆

[@gerdogstenc2534]

4V stands for 4 venturi carburetor, not 4 valve. I think of the big three, Ford was the only one to do this. The others used barrel or bbq. Nice color.

[@413x398]

bbl, not bbq.

[@josephculp5774]

What's up Chris great to see another amazing video from you!I only have one question. And that is, how do you not have just over 7 billion followers!?!? Every human on this planetshould watch these videos and get just as much joy out of them as the rest of us! LOL JK but serious though, your videos are amazing the models you build look absolutely stunning and your quality of video making and editing is top notch. Thank you Chris you gave me 47 minutes and 4 seconds of pure joy in my day. Take care and have a great day.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@sammcbride2149]

Great look for that Mustang.

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Great build, great color!

[@georgetaylor5482]

That is a sweet ride, nicely done.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@recepbozdugan9238]

Really cool Sir!

[@martyoberman2108]

I noticed you brushed the Future floor polish on the car with the hood in place. I did that one time and it kinda glued itself to the car. Never again 😅 I brush it on separately.

[@rsaturn9]

Very Cool Build!!!

[@RAMBENNA]

Looks great, nice color thanks for the review

[@Tiptoetherat]

Sharp! the hood stripe thing was news to me as well

[@danrosenello4847]

These are the Mustangs I remember the most from when I was a kid. But I don’t remember many stock ones. They all seemed to be jacked up so high the rear windows was horizontal. And the rear tires were 2-3 times wider than stock. Guess I’d better prefer this kit !

[@EricClapton1945]

those gel pens seem to work real well

[@brodiebh]

Spanish guitar bananarama and model cars. Go pretty well together haha

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

I just subscribed to your channel today and this was a great video and that's a badass Mach 1 the simplicity worked out perfectly and I never seen anyone use sharpies and I think it's a great idea, awesome.

[@hpiguy]

Welcome!

[@jimlovelace1173]

GOOD JOB. IM THINKIN ON GETTIN ONE TO BUILD A RARE 1971 BOSS 302.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@jwrockets]

There can be only one.

[@michaelsmith1926]

😄👍👍-Nice job, Chris!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! 👍

[@lubsnewfie6122]

Was just doing a quick comparison to the AMT '71 Mustang MACH 1 007 kit. Noticed this kit has an extended decal sheet, which is nice. Other than that, pretty much all the parts are featured in both kits. I just watched your revue of the Revell '71 Mustang Boss. That's a really detailed kit. Just wondering how the kits will compare for build wise. Guess we'll find out later.

[@alkearns3216]

You could do this as Diamonds are Forever James Bond car! Although in the film it went in the alley on two wheels at one angle and out of the alley at another angle coming out!!

[@hpiguy]

I have :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJqvgYZrbJukb6s

[@doublenickelbob]

Great build once again Chris. Side note 4V is not 4 valve, it is 4 venturi or 4 barrel

[@AK-lw2jw]

You're right in terms of mechanics, but im pretty sure "4 valve" and "2 valve" was the marketing term for the 4 and 2 barrel versions of an engine. Athough i may be wrong about that since i dont know my fords like i know my mopars.

[@pat931]

Most all push rod engines from this era didn’t have 4 valves per cylinder. They had 2. He’s right. It means venturi which is a part of the carb.

[@jwrockets]

I had a 1971 Mach 1 in the early 1980's. The ONLY option mine came with was a C4 automatic transmission. The base engine was 302-2V and transmission was the 3-speed manual. I know you painted it a champaign gold, but it looks like what Ford called Light Metallic Pewter, the color mine was. I have the Otaki 1/12th scale kit completed. I think I bought it in 1984, maybe '85, NIB from a hobby shop. The gas tank looks like it is supposed to be a battery holder for a couple of AAA's. It included a plastic knob in the gas tank that looks like it was intended to be a twist on, twist off rotary switch, but there were no electronics included, not any instructions on how to do so.

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Real glad Round 2 has been putting out these updates to their Mach 1 kit. I remember their previous versions of it being rather lackluster up until the James Bond kit. Great video and great build btw, keep up the good work!

[@brianfearn4246]

Great build Chris. I think the real mustang appead in the James bond film diamonds are forever 1971

[@hpiguy]

Yup, I did that version a year ago.

[@brianfearn4246]

@@hpiguy many thanks Chris. All the very best for 2022

[@toddburlingame2186]

Looks sweet man. Love that dash

[@stevenholland9984]

Another great build

[@charliebowman785]

I remember fairly well when I got mine. Was sweet red ferrari like. It was so low that had to take extreme care when running over bumpers. Great conflict with my wife because of gas consumption: Those couple of months were fantastic but had to say goodbye.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

To the wife or the car?😁

[@hoytwhitmore8872]

LOVE IT WINDER GA

[@shikymjackson3555]

Could you please give a updated version on the tools, paint and glue that you use? I found my hobby now, and I really love the way you do your vehicles. I said in 2022 I would do a kit every month but I’ve finished 3 already 😂😂. But I want to make them look pretty bomb like yours. Going to get the Bronco later on as well💪🏾💪🏾

[@hpiguy]

I do it the same as the painting with cheap spray cans video I did years ago. It's on the channel, thanks!

[@luciusember5569]

Could you do a review on the new MCW enamel line of paints? They do factory correct colors and have some engine colors too.

[@hpiguy]

I don't use an airbrush much so I would not be the right person to review airbrush paints. If they make spray cans of their paints they are welcome to send a bunch and Id be more than happy to test them out.

[@luciusember5569]

@@hpiguy I don't think they have spray cans yet, but they apparently brush on real nice. I hope they do sprays in the future though.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Beautiful job on your Mustang! When you were showing us the parts tree's, I saw the main roll cage hoop, the driver's side bars and a support bar. I never saw the passenger side door bars that were in the original kit. Does this release not have the complete roll cage? I enjoy building road race and round track cars

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Turns out I can answer my own question. No, this kit does not contain the entire roll cage. You'll get the rear hoop, the driver's side bars and some of the support bars, that's it. If you want to build the road race option, you'll be fabricating the passenger side of the roll cage.

[@andresgarcia7757]

Your builds look like fun, I usually end up wet sanding and doing all sorts of complicated things that by almost the end of the process I’m kinda over the model. Does the future look streaky when it dries or it looks smooth?? Could you do close up shots on future videos? Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

If you desire wet snot smooth glossy finishes it's not really for you. If you like a glossy end result that resembles cars from the 70s and cars you see in real life it works quite well.

[@Lobotomized_Pan]

Loved the build!

[@fredzeppelin3969]

My uncle had one, in "Eleanor" yellow.

[@franceclavet6010]

Nice work 👍...I see you put Pledge after...its that help to getting the color shinny ?? I got hard time to getting my paint shiny...thats why I'm asking ...🙂

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Slathering that Pledge on there! You said you just brushed it on. My parents had a 73 Maverick Grabber with the same hub caps on it. White and orange. So 70s!

[@hpiguy]

It looks like I brushed it on to me. I'm not sure what you mean. I've shown how I do it dozens of times. This time is no different.

[@strivingx67]

Looks really nice man! Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@markkuhn1297]

Awesome job and great video! My question, if you don't mind, is about adding details on the painted body. While adding details with the silver Sharpie, or any other details, what happens if you accidentally hit the painted body? Do you mask off the mistake and repaint the area? Since there is no bottled color for the body spray, how can you touch up mistakes?

[@hpiguy]

You can rub the Sharpie with a Qtip dipped in a little rubbing alcohol CAREFULLY and it comes right off.

[@kirkstersstuff2006]

Hi. I love your videos n style of presentations. I just turned 59 years old and have been buying model cars n trucks like crazy cause I want to get back into model building after 50 years. It’s too cold to use spray cans and I’m anxious to get started. I thought of starting with the 65 Fairlane Modified stocker racer. Since it’s too cold I thought of hand brushing the whole thing. I thought of using enamel paint since I’ve read it dries smoother and last longer. It’ll be the poor man’s race car since it won’t be perfect. Any suggestions for me on brushes, primer, paint, technique, etc?

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Looks great. Awesome color choice.

[@crazykit]

Beautiful!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidpayne4315]

Super cool nice build up once again

[@markbehr88]

Very nice model. Well done.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jgarcia3949]

I use a lot of your tips!!

[@andrewmp6]

The hood could be ordered with the black part painted or not,That nasa hood was optional on all cars and the ram air kit made it work,With out the ram air kit the holes had honey comb block outs to match it around the tail lights.The side strip they call a hockey stick strip and it was optional on all 71-72 mustangs even the coupes and verts.

[@MichaelSmith-xc6pe]

Dont know if this known but this is an MPC kit.

[@RickMiddleton-1]

Always happy to see you build a ford.....especially a mustang! Great kit and another amazing job building it! ☺👍👍👍

[@jwrockets]

Ok, so I broke down and bought one. OMG the body alone is going to take a bunch of work. There is all kinds of flash, the ejector pin marks a 3/8" in diameter or more on both the roof and the interior well. Finally, on the rocker panel just behind the driver's front wheel is a crater where it looks as though a large piece of sprue or runner was wiggled off instead of cut. It's going to take some strong, heavy filler to hide that sin. Tamiya putty won't do.

[@michaelwhitaker3033]

Make that 1971 Volkswagen Coca-Cola I like to see you build that

[@richardlee1092]

What a great job you have done on this one! It looks great! Chris I have been building models for 60 years and I find no fault with anything you do . It’s your way, and much of it is my way too. I’ve picked up some points from you I have tried and love them!! Keep up the great work!😄…flat black…ha-ha

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Can't go wrong with a Mach 1 .................. 👍👍

[@ronroberts2453]

Awesome build Chris! I love the color choices!!

[@urbanurchin5930]

I thought that when you were showing the Parts Pak ( wheels and tires ) at the beginning of the video, you would have used the gold-line tires. That would have really made the tires stand out - but the body and rims color may have gone with a more yellowish gold tone. Someone may try that.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

I like your color choice and combinations. I can paint ok, but the colors i pick out look cartoonish. I also enjoy the huge catalog of videos you have created over the years.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you so much!

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Awesome mate👍

[@Allessio777]

You are the master of the Sharpie, but I usually have a couple places where I smear it on the car....how do u clean it up without damaging the body paint?

[@hpiguy]

I quickly rub it off with a Qtip. Almost like sanding it off gently. Alcohol will also take it off but that can melt the paint too sometimes.

[@johahnz]

Most people either love or hate the 71-73 but it's my favorite style. The fastback roof reminds me of a Pantera. I have a few variations of this kit and will be looking forward to adding this one as well. As always you do a great job on your builds and I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@charliebowman785]

Beautiful model Chris. Kudos!

[@andresgarcia7757]

Is the hood not supposed to have the vent on the top near the windshield? I think it was pointed as a mistake. I’m glad it comes with the stripes. I’ll grab this one once it gets to hobby lobby!

[@jwrockets]

No vents on the hood. Smooth.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation. Great build.

[@marcuswyatt3561]

I wanna see your model car Collection

[@williamporter7596]

Very nice completed Chris. I like the more subtle look.

[@southern_angel]

Love the build looks fantastic

[@billyfoster3223]

Neato! Fabulous!😁👍😀🛠️

[@tylerforester7005]

do you know where i could find a set of rims an drag tires i could get for this or do i need to get it off another kit

[@maryfiltz800]

Nice color choice, thanks for another fine build.

[@Limousine08]

when I was a kid about 1974 we had a blue one that had nothing but mach 1 on the side, no spoiler, no black on the hood and I don't think louvers came on any of them stock

[@davidhinkson8856]

Great color choice on this model - are there any major differences between this and the James Bond car that came out a few months ago?

[@mred5998]

The only thing I saw was the decals ....

[@rvavirginiatrains]

I notice you use a lot of Testors brush bottle paints. I’ve used them for 45 years. Sad to see them go.

[@michaelstergiou9951]

She came out great. I have a question for ya. Have you ever had a build that turned out not so good? I have the 73 Ford falcon XB Mad Max mobile. And don't want to destroy it just to add some touches

[@hpiguy]

I've had some that I didn't think were very awesome, that's just part of a hobby.

[@redcastle12b31]

My favorite all time car! Kit looks similar to the Boss Mustang. Great build as always!

[@jwrockets]

Boss 351 was a 02 body code (Sports roof). Mach 1 was a 05 body code. The biggest obvious difference would be the front bumper. Sports roof cars had chrome bumpers, Machs had color keyed urethane bumpers. All Bosses were 4-speeds. There is only 1 1971 Boss 302 prototype in existence. In 1971 the Boss 351 was the only Boss package sold.

[@redcastle12b31]

@@jwrockets thanks for the information. I never knew that.

[@waynehawkins9090]

Nice build as always!

[@daviddennison4201]

Great video! My dad rented one just like that in 70s

[@bttfdmc1984]

Another good build! Nice to see the model that was molded in red for the Diamonds Are Forever version in white so people can paint it any color without a thicker coat or primer to prevent bleeding or being stuck with a dark color to hide the red.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

A very nice build Chris nice and clean good color combination 👍👍

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

How does the Maker X airbrush work on Models ?

[@jamesthomas1925]

I owned a 71 Mach 1 with a 351C 2V which were faster than a 4V on the street.

[@jwrockets]

I had a very basic '71. The only option included with the car was the C4 automatic transmission. I added front and rear spoilers but wished I had not added the rear. The paint color was Metallic Pewter, very similar to how this kit looks.

[@michaelcooke2559]

You did a wonderful job on this build. As always, this a great build review of a nice kit. It’s not the most popular Mustang, but it is a very good kit.

[@turkpilon736]

Just starting to do this for my brother recently diagnosed with cancer. His 1st brand new car a 72 but close enough. Put together the block (step 1 2 and 3). Problem is the intake doesn't fit flat against the block. Any suggestions?? Want to make it fit clean

[@jwrockets]

I've not started mine, but my suggestion would be to carve up what you need to to make it fit. Much of it is going to be hidden by the air cleaner. The only cosmetic difference between the '71's and '72's is the gas cap. 1971's were pop-open, 72's were twist off.

[@MarcoPolo82]

I can get good results painting the entire body with a paint brush?

[@hpiguy]

Unfortunately that usually doesn't come out very well, but that doesn't mean you can't try!