Revell '69 Boss 302 Mustang 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review 85-4313

[@theguythehobbyshop7880]

excellent show as always chris. i like alot of the over the top detail and prep that seems to be the norm these days, but your build style is more of the standard root of the hobby which makes it very meaningful in so many ways! you build up some really nice stuff everytime. less is more. thank you chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks guy!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Instant karma car story - 1969 Boss 302, BRAND NEW, bought by our boss - MISTER jerk. He drove it to work right from the dealership. Then drove FOUR more of us (tight fit- 302 means "THREE not TWO MORE"). After work his car wouldn't start. He's an airplane mechanic who knows it all. So he takes off the plug wires, the cap and all the plugs. (yea, it had used up that 2 gallons of gas the dealer had miserly put in). One tow truck and five days later, with a healthy repair bill to boot, he got his car back - running. His was medium metallic green. Another diorama. You are THE most inspirational model builder on the internet. Thank you for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@65marlin327]

I took advantage of my sign making items, scanned that hood template, and cut the hood black out of flat black vinyl, making sure it's the right size. It actually came out really well and was easy to apply. Yours is gorgeous!

[@motorhead1964]

@15:27 im glad you pointed out the template in the manual / Instruction booklet step 15 ...I didnt realize it could be used for that so cudos for pointing that out . This is a prime example of how this community can be so helpful and im am appreciative of you and all other builders in it that take the time to point stuff out and give us these helpful hints to make our projects a little easier to make it to the finish line.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and the nice words!

[@ronroberts2453]

Extremely well done Chris, excellent color choice! Keep them coming! I have be singing the praises of your You Tube channel to the members of my model club, MAMA! And advancing the use of cheaper spray paints and acrylic craft paints! You-da-man!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ron, much appreciated! There are always many ways to skin the model cat, I enjoy showing off my ways.

[@ethanmilgram2327]

Great build. The funny thing about the headlight buckets is that they never fit right on the real thing, so you build is spot on. Thanks for sharing. Gary

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@PacTel54321]

Wow, that really came together at the end. It looks stunning. Your videos have motivated me to build again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@jesseortega8598]

That came out Awesome! I have an Original Monogram 70 Boss Mustang kit! Molded in Orange! Not as Detailed as the new 69 Boss ! Slight differences! This one has the Big Block 429! I'll have to pick up the 69 now!

[@tuyenpham1884]

Very nice and enjoyable kit to build and highly recommended to everyone. The Revell Boss 429 is another killer of the bunches!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tuyen!

[@WaybackTECH]

There are no mistakes, only happy little accidents. Looks good. Glad to see it was molded in white and not orange or yellow like my old ones were.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man, I agree!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

I just got this kit yesterday from Amazon- sooo soo looking forward to it! Can't thank ya enough for the kit walk around and build. It gives me an idea of what to expect and look forward to!!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@barrymulligan3448]

Chris, you did a great job on the '69 Boss 302 Mustang. Also, excellent paint colors too. I really enjoy your model reviews. Great job, at the craft of modeling.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesbrown8780]

I also did a blue! Mine has an undercoat of tamiya flat blue, a coat of midnight blue with a touch of white, and I finished it off with a tamiya clear blue and a gloss topcoat!

[@stephenmiller9124]

I always enjoy the kit reviews, Chris. I like your build description of all types of models from automotive, aircraft, ships and military. I build mainly automotive subjects these days. I understand your desire to replicate vinyl upholstery by using floor polish. For me, the end result is sometimes too glossy. I prefer to cover Testors or Tamiya flat black lacquer with Testors semi-gloss aerosol spray. I am impressed with your successful use of inexpensive spray paints. My favorite moment is when you do the big reveal and display the finished model. You do the model kit justice with a very clean build. Your video presentation gives your viewers enough information to make informed purchase decision. I believe your excellent videos will help to inspire younger modelers and keep our fun hobby alive. I salute the way you share the plastic modeling hobby.

[@t4zalteredrodz905]

Hey, my name is Tom. Do you make videos? I'm interested in your work. God bless. Peace, my friend.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Stephen!

[@devinrussell2372]

Well said Stephen Miller.I would rather see kids building and creating "Happy little accidents" than playing video games or having their faces buried in their phones and vr headsets any day!.One of the reasons the hobby is so expensive these days is because not enough people are buying plastic model kits because of the OPEC monopoly and the Eurasian plastic model kit monopoly.If Revell America,Mobius Models,and Round 2 Models builds and opens more plastic model kit factories in America,we will have more domestic purchasing power than we currently have right now.The solution is simple:put tarrifs on the Eurasian plastic model kit monopoly,and tarrifs on the OPEC countries,drill for the oil we have in America,bring back the American plastic model kit manufacturers,and we will see the MSRP for American manufactured plastic model kits in America drop to levels not seen in decades.

[@devinrussell2372]

"Happy little accident" I love the fact that you mentioned/referenced a Bob Ross quote!.

[@hpiguy]

Heck yes!

[@dc_modelworks]

I've been using this video as a point of reference for my build of the earlier issue Mach 1 Cobra Jet Kit from the '90s (since it's basically the same kit). I am bashing in some parts from the 302 kit, including the front clip since it's better modeled in this kit than it was in the original Cobra kit. Also using the decals, Magnum 500 wheels and the rear window louvers from this kit since I like them so much. When it's done it's going to be a full detail build up of my favorite Mustang, built exactly to my spec. I've watched this video multiple times to advise my own build, and it's really been a huge help!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@johngrubb1590]

Love that blue, the 302 is a personal favourite of mine, happy new year chris and a productive one my friend.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you John, onto the next kit!

[@briancarsen6315]

I love the blue paint...looks scale to me. The woodgrain dekals look stupendous on the doors and dash!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again Brian! Much appreciated! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@davesmodelcarshop..]

I do enjoy watching ur videos I’ve pick up some really cool dealing tricks thank you

[@bsh21wash1]

Beautifully done! I definitely going to use some of your techniques. Im in the process of doing the same model and just so happened to do a similar blue. Yours looks great, I hope mine turns out half as good!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch the channel!

[@MGB-learning]

Great build, video and presentation.

[@LodniKranazon]

Since I have this kit in the wish list I am now looking forward to picking one up!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@williamkidney6031]

Awesome job 👍 I also use black primer to paint if it's going to stay black I give it a flat clear and it looks good. If I want a little shine I'll use that polish.

[@hpiguy]

You bet!

[@nathan4919]

To quote you "man is it sweet" good job. I got a few to slap together will use some of your tips if you want to show how to use the future floor polish on seats and windows would be great.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Nathan! It's literally as simple as brushing it on and letting it dry. Once it reaches the level of gloss you want, stop adding coats.

[@bobastu]

Great model build. Great model. I will be building this in honor of a friend who passed away, Tom Martin, who had one in high school. RCH45ACP mentioned matte black vs black. Back then, the decals were applied after the car left the paint booth. So, a clear coat (did they even clear coat back then?) would not be over decals. My friend's Boss 302 'stang had the hood/louvres/stripe detail matte while all of the other paint was always shiny. Love your wheels, and the attention to undercarriage shows your love of modelling!!!! Great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@josemontes9105]

Awesome Boss. I look forward to seeing all the Mustangs you build. Keep em comin brother!

[@hpiguy]

Much appreciated! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@patrickmcdonald3633]

I did the original Boss 302 Mustang. The grille and around the taillights came in chrome with a different decal package. The front and rear spoilers on those cars were a flat black. I also did the short bed, 4 x4 square body with the plow. I saw that you did the camo truck and the stepside version. I would love to show you how mine turned out.

[@hpiguy]

Show me your builds on Facebook, in the Community section.

[@harpermotorsports16]

Great color combo! Hoping to pick this kit up today at Hobby Lobby since they have 40% off kits right now

[@adammarsden4650]

Glad to see this kit build as i just got it.like the color choice its refreshing on a car like this yet era correct at the same time. I too would love to see the 68 build...im gonna get that one asap if i still can i thought it looked like a great kit too.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Adam, I liked it quite a bit!

[@craigbetts1586]

excellent build there Chris the color looks spot on with the black

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Craig!

[@michaeldenapoli7798]

Wow!! Another great kit and awesome build! Those wedgie lettered tires really do bring the detail to another level.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Michael!

[@aidenmohrmann1850]

How do you flat coat/ pick out the centers of your wheels? Your videos are great! I finally got smooth paint with spray cans thanks to your truck with the heat gun!

[@petecockett8291]

That turned out really nice...lots of detail from the kit itself....nice...

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@zachscooking7781]

For anything that needs to be chrome or silver I use a sharpie silver color it’s a fine point and thick so it’s nice for bolts and larger things like the exhaust makes it look like chrome

[@ModelCarMinion]

Very nice looking kit, the colour really suits it. Nice to see quality kits coming out now.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, a pleasure to build!

[@barrywingrave2034]

Yes it all came together in the end great build

[@bradscott3165]

I really liked this one. Great color, nice detail, and I like the two tone stripe as well. I also like your circle track car builds that have all the chassis detail. Any midget racers in your inventory? Those things are tiny fun.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much! None at the moment but if they reissue some I'll dive into them.

[@eclipsehorse8693]

thanks for this build! I had this kit in my hands at Micheal's yesterday- Now I know what to look forward to for my next car kit This kit is a real beauty, and you made it look so effortless! :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@markbehr88]

Looks like a great kit. I will buy a couple. I think the black should be semi gloss btw. Love your videos too. Keep up the great work.

[@billybobbarklow8289]

Love them happy mistakes Chris. Beautiful job. Love the finish bud. You are one talented detailer. Build on Brother............

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man! I know the purists will hate it, but I think it looks custom cool!

[@billybobbarklow8289]

@@hpiguy your vision, your creation. AWESOME JOB

[@SLIDEWAYSLIDEWAY]

Very nice build and love how you go thru the parts.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

nice build Chris as always the stripe on the hood looks great the way it turned out

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff! Yes I like it the way I did it too. I tried to make it clear to the Mustang purists that I review how the kit goes together and that the paint and gloss choices are a personal choice and I never ever try to make a perfect factory trophy expert vehicle or pass it off as one. Some cannot understand that and leave nasty comments that I have to remove. You can't please everyone.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

hpiguys Workshop I always say your model your way the haters or purist are never happy you keep doing what you do Chris

[@hpiguy]

@@Jeffsmodelgarage You get it man! This is a hobby, let's all have fun and help the hobby grow bigger and bigger!

[@Tree-hs8qb]

everytime i build a model im like " pshhhhh yeah i could do that" and everytime i finish one it comes out alright. been doing it for almost a decade lol. just gotta keep on goin and take my time. ill get there someday. great show!

[@hpiguy]

As long as you have fun that's all that matters.

[@samuelvasquez8170]

You are such a good builder. Another great build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sam!

[@georgebowen2161]

I just scored a mint still in shrinkwrap Monogram '70 Boss 429 Mustang. 1981 issue. I had that when it first came out. Now I am in a bit of a bind. Do I keep it as is, or build it? They don't make these anymore. I checked. But I build models, not collect unopened kits. And this is a great kit. Next on my Mustang radar is a '69 Mach 1! Nice job as always on the 302! I'll have to add this one to my bucket list. Love Mustangs!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@hoodlumrocknroll1]

The two tone stripe on hood does look sweet. The decal stripes on outer edge appear to be flat black while painted stripe in center appears to be semi or gloss black. I do plenty of models myself, if you get any Revell classic Mustang kit, they're all mostly the same major tool for most parts, they all have the same front suspension, shock/spring on inner fender set up, engine bay braces, and frame.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@hoodlumrocknroll1]

@@hpiguy You're welcome. Same thing applies to the classic Camaro Revell kits as well. I'm working on the 1969 Olds W30 myself, as well as AMT 1961 Impala, Firestone Super Stones 1978 Ford 4x4, and 1966 Cehvy Nova Pro Street. All good kits.

[@amazonamazon4872]

Man I'm a mustang purist, but that ghost stripe on the hood looks totally awesome!

[@maryfiltz800]

That is a neat little accident, as you say. Love this one, and of course, I love the blue. Keep building.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mathewgodfrey1517]

Looking into model building as a hobby. Might make the Mustang Boss 302 my first build.

[@hpiguy]

Go for it! It's a more challenging kit but take your time and you can do it!

[@inblindmodeler8786]

Excellent Job ! Nice color ! Great Video ! Good kit ! Thanks

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@davidwilliams1201]

I love the car. Absolutely love the blue color

[@matthewpage1266]

nice job on the boss 302 great choice on color but the black body stripe should be done in semi gloss not gloss and the revell decals in the mustang kits never match paint I learned this after multiple happy accidents in the past keep building keep those videos coming

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@dangriego209]

Nice build. Gotta get me one for my collection. Nice choice of colors. 👍😁

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dan!

[@michaeldoran6101]

Hi Chris, nice job on your builds just wondering if you ever think about detailing the engine bay with wiring an hoses I know it’s a lot of work but it really adds the realism.

[@hpiguy]

Not too often, these are out of box reviews for the most part, not modeling classes so I stick to what comes in the kit on builds where the factory sends me the kit to build. But I have done it in the past and it can add a lot to the kits.

[@bevh85]

Great video! I've always liked Mustangs.I know you've done videos on a couple of military bike kits but I'd love to see you do a build of a sport motorcycle kit. Maybe one from Tamiya or Aoshima. They always go together well and look great. Thanks again for another awesome video!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@IRMAOCUSTOMMODELS]

Turned out Mint. Great job Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!

[@daviddillman7519]

I AM A MUSTANG LOVER YOU DID A GREAT JOB.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@ToddHLHG]

The stripe turned out awesome!! Another great video my friend!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a billion Todd!

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Looks great. As a Mustang fan, any build of that car will be greatly received

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Andrew!

[@jimbolaiya]

Another beautiful build. Do you sand between coats of your paint job. How do you prevent orange peel ? Do you scrap paint off before glueing? I use Bob Smith super glues and even with them do not stick well to paint. Thanks.

[@calvinhensley9499]

Mr. Chris I am new to your channel I love it I've been a model freak since I was probably eight or nine years old I'm now in my six feet but some of the things that I've been able to go get from your show sure has helped my recent modeling things that I never thought about doing and the one thing I would like to do is know have you ever shown where you keep your models were after

[@hpiguy]

Some are displayed, some are stored, some given away. Thanks!

[@petermata5488]

man that is why they called boss because that or other mustangs are king of the pony car wars. you nailed it sweet!

[@bttfdmc1984]

peter mata The name "Boss" came about when Shinoda was asked what project he was working on, he answered "the boss's car" because the project was a secret. Also Shinoda had called it the "Boss" as an homage to the new President of Ford Semon "Bunkie" Knudson who had brought Shinoda over from GM's Chevrolet Division after Knudson had left.(credit Wikipedia)

[@petermata5488]

@@bttfdmc1984 that is catchy

[@hpiguy]

Cool info man!

[@petermata5488]

@@hpiguy that is pretty cool info thanx!

[@MrBillyVega]

Been viewing your videos for a short while and decided to sub to your channel. You provide a very thorough review of kits with excellent photography and presentation . You provide a a very valuable service to the modeling community . Keep up the great work and enthusiasm ! Billy V.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch Billy!

[@Duececoupe]

Looks phenomenonal....as always! Even if being a huge....H-U-G-E Mopar fan, I still love Ford and GM and 1969 was, a damn good year in car design!....a good year to be born in! Think that I'm gonna have to do '69 shelf....Charger, Super Bee, Road Runner, GTX, Dart, Barracuda, Camaro, Mustang etc., etc....oh how I wish that I had the dough for the real ones....and space!! Looking forward to the next video good buddy! 👍🏻🍻

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, and yes it was a great year for cars from every maker!

[@Duececoupe]

@@hpiguy How about a '69 Barracuda next? 😉

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I'm glad they didn't chrome the grill. You were going to have to paint it black anyway. I'm going to have to get this kit!

[@hpiguy]

It's a good kit!

[@webvideofan]

Looks Amazing! I’d love to see you build a Lamborghini Countach kit. That’s the car I’m thinking of jumping into this with sometime.

[@hpiguy]

I've been looking around for one, always a fave of mine. Hoping to see the old Monogram one come back out, built that as a kid. Fun but not as involved as the Tamiya or Fujimi ones.

[@NYSMODELING]

Wow that turned out beautiful Chris!! And I love how Revell it's making name brand tires now!! :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, and heck yes, very cool with pad printed tires!

[@jamiesale9460]

another gem - good job on the black stripe mistake, too. Have you tried the bare metal foil I see around? Wondering about your success and recommendations - thanks

[@hpiguy]

I have not tried it but I know others that get great results from it.

[@charlespalavros6952]

Looks fantastic! Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Nice job on the Boss, great job on all the video's

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@chopperbaldwin610]

Another amazing build my friend. Keep up the great work and have a great day.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chopper!

[@markm1059]

Awesome job on that build. Could you give us a tutorial on how to paint the inside of the wheels ?

[@hpiguy]

I've done so in more recent videos here and there. Thanks!

[@jeffb243]

This Boss 302 looks great, especially the dash!!!!! Love the paint color choice as blue is my favorite color. How about building up the 1970 Buick GSX model from Revell-Monogram??

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@1956fink]

GREAT job, engine looks awesome.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@p40f20]

Drop dead gorgeous! I'll take one in yellow!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! I figured a lot of folks would be doing theirs in yellow too, and wanted to pick a metallic this time.

[@billbench3259]

Looks nice and very informative video. I see that this kit has those pesky mold lines on the quarter panels, which are common for the Mustang kits. A piece of #0000 steel wool will take care of that in no time.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill!

[@rocketeer8263]

Beautiful build Chris. Love the metallic blue. The interior & dash are fabulous. Final build is awesome! I love your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, always!

[@gregoryboyd-house9273]

I am a Mustang guy so this is probably my favorite build so far. Nice job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Greg!

[@KBCC_Garage]

Whoa! You always choose great paint schemes. Nice looking kit! Gotta get one. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Clifton!

[@rickzinck9326]

It sure came out nice. Great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rick!

[@jeremynichols2704]

Any tips on using that paper hood template? I'm looking at it right now, & I'm dumbfounded.

[@CrazyChemistPL]

Just got this kit. Massively overpriced here in Poland, but I just had to get it to go along with my '70 Boss 429. Now I'm trying to decide on color and I have to say I'm tempted with that bright yellow from the box art. Deffinitely not red since my other Mustang is red. Is the air filter really done with just Molotow chrome pen? Amazing effect, I've used Tamiya pen before but the results were less than stellar. I guess I need to get me some Molotow for the trim here.

[@timmasterson7703]

The 69 and 70 are the best Mustangs in my opinion

[@SmallADVentures1973]

It came out really nice! I missed the last release of Revell's '69 Mustang, so I've been itching to see how it goes together, thanks for the build-up, I really enjoyed this one (I enjoy all of your builds, bu tthi sone epsecially, LOL) B)

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

Excellent work, I really enjoyed your build. The Boss 302 is one of my favorite Mustangs. I just subbed your channel and am looking forward to checking out more builds. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. Jeff

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx...makes a sweet slot car body too Robert

[@RJDCR]

...I like watching yer vids , kool , cuz yer voice sounds like Gomez Adams....That build really looks great , thanx again

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Gomez Addams, that's a new one for me.

[@highaltitudescalemodeling9528]

Beautiful build, the two tone hood stripe is great.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! I think so too!

[@Maceoneone]

nice video! i will use it as the tutorial to make the model👌

[@hpiguy]

Have fun!

[@terrygraham4555]

If you wanted to could you put LEDs in for the lights? Thank you Terry Graham

[@hpiguy]

You could, there are plenty of tiny LEDs out there.

[@bigeddie1231]

very very sweet looking kit very nice build sir

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a billion Eddie!

[@megadeth1952]

Beautiful job...makes me want to get back into it

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@willylanters1133]

Hi Chris. I see you already attached the front bumper to the body. But how do you get the chassis underneath it properly? gr Willy

[@hishamaziz3282]

Turned out beautiful!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always Hisham!

[@jeffersonchocron]

Really nice build. The BLUE colorido, really stands out.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Jefferson, I like it too.

[@davidwilliams1201]

I'm curious on most of the black you mentioned it needed gloss added so why didn't you just paint it gloss black instead of adding gloss as a second step? Just curious and trying to learn

[@hpiguy]

Gloss black is too glossy for the look I want.

[@TheNovadude]

Just saw the video, I'm building the same kit, awesome job, 1 ? Did u use dash gauge decals? Again great work!

[@petehartin8971]

Beautiful job 👌

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Pete!

[@kyle7001]

I clicked on this because i wanna get this model thanks for making this video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@darthgamer6080]

What primer do you use? Considering using automotive paints for my next build (this one!) so it can dry much faster, I have a much bigger color palette, and it's much cheaper.

[@hpiguy]

Rustoleum 2X

[@dustinrossi9384]

Wat you use for flat coat? Just mate clear?