Mustang (Hot Rod Magazine) Funny Car 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #801 Review

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Mustang (Hot Rod Magazine) Funny Car 1:25 Scale MPC Model Kit #801 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

In the late 60s and early 70s some of the most exciting cars you could see at the drag strip were the Nitro-Methane powered Funny Cars.  While the outer body was different the chassis’ were all very similar. The tubular frame was simplistic and held a monster of a motor, the 426 Hemi by Chrysler. These cars put out tons of horsepower sending the Funny Car to a blazing 250 MPH, 7 second Quarter Mile!  All the cars ran a Fiberglass body designed after a Stock style street car. The muscle cars of the day were some of the most popular styles with many of the drivers. In my research I didn’t find a real “Hot Rod” Ford Mustang Funny Car, but I did find several similar ones, like the Stone, Woods and Cook’s Dark Horse 2, Tocco and Garten’s Warhorse, and the Danny Ongias’ driven Parnelli Jones Ford Mustang Funny Car. While never a recorded sponsor the Hot Rod Magazine was the go to car magazine of the time for the sport.

 

For the modeler: This review covers the Round2/MPC 2013 release of the Hot Rod Magazine Mustang Funny Car. This is a Skill Level 2 kit for moderate builders. This model has been seen in a few other box-arts prior to this over the years. This is considered a Re- Release (Re-Pop). The kit is molded in White, Black, Clear, Chrome and has Vinyl tires with a metal axle. There is a full sheet of high quality decals included. The body represents a 1972 Mustang based on on the roofline, grille, and hood.  It appears to be pretty faithful to the real Funny Cars of the era.  There is a nicely detailed 22 piece engine. The tube chassis is molded in one piece, it is well braced and the chassis is straight. The slicks are very nicely done Tampo-printed Goodyear.  The skinnies up front have a nice tread pattern. The interior includes a molded cockpit, separate roll cage, instrument pod, steering column and competition steering wheel. There are two open parachutes along with instructions on how to rig them. The decals include all the necessary graphics to create a period looking Funny Car. Overall dimensions are: Length: 7-1/2”, Width: 2-1/2”, Height: 2”.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; abrasive choices; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; repairing excess flash; mold seam identification and repair; using white glue for the window glass; suspension construction; detailing the tires for realism; chassis construction and detailing; mounting the body to the chassis; removing copyright script; exhaust color selection; engine construction and detailing; building and complete interior detailing; contest model considerations; locating the connection points; detailing the dashboard;  optional parts considerations; using an aftermarket wired distributor; correct wiring instruction guide;  combining instruction steps for better finishing; chute options; building and installing the roll cage; using floor wax to make crystal clear window glass; decal preparation and application; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; are all fully examined in this 17 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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