Hey Eleanor! Can you come out to play?
ZoomZoomMX-5
11-14-2002, 08:59 PM
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3977-vi.jpg
I bought this Mustang from the builder-he's Ken Mouton of South Carolina. He showed up at our model car show this past weekend w/a list of his models he was selling. I ended up w/six cars, a seriously emptied wallet, and a new album of pics to show off his work. He's a seriously gifted builder, he builds models of cars I really dig. And sells them. Cheap. I couldn't resist. Here's the first one.
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3978-vi.jpg
It's a combination of an AMT '67 Mustang and a Dodge Viper. It has the Viper engine, Viper Chassis, even a Ferrari 512TR transaxle. Fujimi rims, and tons of custom bodywork.
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3985-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3976-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3979-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3980-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3981-vi.jpg
I bought this Mustang from the builder-he's Ken Mouton of South Carolina. He showed up at our model car show this past weekend w/a list of his models he was selling. I ended up w/six cars, a seriously emptied wallet, and a new album of pics to show off his work. He's a seriously gifted builder, he builds models of cars I really dig. And sells them. Cheap. I couldn't resist. Here's the first one.
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3978-vi.jpg
It's a combination of an AMT '67 Mustang and a Dodge Viper. It has the Viper engine, Viper Chassis, even a Ferrari 512TR transaxle. Fujimi rims, and tons of custom bodywork.
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3985-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3976-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3979-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3980-vi.jpg
http://images.fotki.com/v13/photos/1/10258/164256/Dscn3981-vi.jpg
Purpura Delujo
11-14-2002, 09:05 PM
Oh my!:eek: I have the parts to make one of these! But I wouldn't be able to sacrifice the Viper engine to a Ford, also wouldn't have the skill.
Veyron
11-14-2002, 09:29 PM
That Stang is the ultimate Pro Tuner!:D
UKSupraboy
11-14-2002, 09:33 PM
In the last pic, are they sewing needles for bonnet pins?
I love the ideas you can pick up on this forum!!!:flash: :flash:
I love the ideas you can pick up on this forum!!!:flash: :flash:
ZoomZoomMX-5
11-14-2002, 09:38 PM
Originally posted by UKSupraboy
In the last pic, are they sewing needles for bonnet pins?
I love the ideas you can pick up on this forum!!!:flash: :flash:
Yes, that's what he used. And they're all aligned perfectly, the holes on the hood are symmetrical. Amazing stuff. It's fully wired and plumbed, even having a hose running from the fuel filler to the angled fuel tank behind the seats/in front of the transaxle. Brake lines too.
In the last pic, are they sewing needles for bonnet pins?
I love the ideas you can pick up on this forum!!!:flash: :flash:
Yes, that's what he used. And they're all aligned perfectly, the holes on the hood are symmetrical. Amazing stuff. It's fully wired and plumbed, even having a hose running from the fuel filler to the angled fuel tank behind the seats/in front of the transaxle. Brake lines too.
UKSupraboy
11-14-2002, 09:44 PM
Thet's an incredible model.
Not a huge muscle car fan but that must be one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen (on wheels anyway!!)
Not a huge muscle car fan but that must be one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen (on wheels anyway!!)
TheSyndicate
11-14-2002, 09:45 PM
OMG...
::gets back in chair::
Except for the color scheme, which does rock, that is a masterpiece. Kind of gives me an urge to make an Eleanor for myself...
::gets back in chair::
Except for the color scheme, which does rock, that is a masterpiece. Kind of gives me an urge to make an Eleanor for myself...
935k3
11-14-2002, 09:54 PM
Absolutely stunning. What a car, I want a real one.
Ranger_X
11-15-2002, 12:07 AM
I can quite honestly say that's the most amazing model I've ever seen. Mad props to this guy!
Honoturtle
11-15-2002, 12:56 AM
Whoa! He used a 67' model gt-350, i just got my hands on that one and have some of the parts sitting on my table at the moment!
So what else did you buy? Post some pics,he really did a nice job with the body work, even using a diffrent chassis and all!
So what else did you buy? Post some pics,he really did a nice job with the body work, even using a diffrent chassis and all!
Forhod
11-15-2002, 02:13 AM
:eek: Oh yes.. this guy is amazing! :eek:
primera man
11-15-2002, 03:20 AM
flyonthewall
11-15-2002, 05:33 AM
Thats one gorgeous model and a stunning Mustang. I would never have contemplated buying other peoples built models, further more i don't think i could bring myself to sell them!
I want to see more of his stuff please, what else you get?;)
I want to see more of his stuff please, what else you get?;)
Focus2000
11-15-2002, 05:37 AM
I'm not convinced about the choice of colours, but the rest of the model is awesome. This guy is obviously very talented ... lucky fella :D
RyanGiorgio
11-15-2002, 08:52 AM
Why doesn't he join the forum? We could all learn a thing or to from his amazing work. Could you post some pics of the other cars that you bought from him?
daggerlee
11-15-2002, 08:57 AM
You msut have paid a king's ransom for such beautiful work. Pay him my compliments! :eek:
Midnight Racer
11-15-2002, 09:01 AM
That's the best looking stang I have ever seen.Congrats on the purchase of great model.
ZoomZoomMX-5
11-15-2002, 09:08 AM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Why doesn't he join the forum? We could all learn a thing or to from his amazing work. Could you post some pics of the other cars that you bought from him?
I'll email him to let him know about it. He has left comments in my album so I know he does have internet access. I'm not sure it he has a method of photographing his models. He would be most welcome here, I'm sure. I'll post a couple of the others in new threads soon. In the meantime:
http://public.fotki.com/grdeyed/models_by_ken_mouton/
He's also got some models in my other album, here's the comments page where he describes them (look for his name Ken Mouton):
http://comments.fotki.com/grdeyed/
Why doesn't he join the forum? We could all learn a thing or to from his amazing work. Could you post some pics of the other cars that you bought from him?
I'll email him to let him know about it. He has left comments in my album so I know he does have internet access. I'm not sure it he has a method of photographing his models. He would be most welcome here, I'm sure. I'll post a couple of the others in new threads soon. In the meantime:
http://public.fotki.com/grdeyed/models_by_ken_mouton/
He's also got some models in my other album, here's the comments page where he describes them (look for his name Ken Mouton):
http://comments.fotki.com/grdeyed/
ZoomZoomMX-5
11-15-2002, 09:21 AM
Originally posted by daggerlee
You must have paid a king's ransom for such beautiful work. Pay him my compliments! :eek:
Ken's nothing if not an extremely humble and gifted modeler. He prices his models very low. Too low in fact, because if the wrong person ends up w/them they might feel the need to resell them for a big profit, or enter them in a contest somewhere w/o giving him credit. I don't think that will ever happen, but it's a possibility. That's never happening with the cars I get from him. I buy 'em because I like them, and they fit into my collection, and I make sure that his cars have his name on them in my albums.
You must have paid a king's ransom for such beautiful work. Pay him my compliments! :eek:
Ken's nothing if not an extremely humble and gifted modeler. He prices his models very low. Too low in fact, because if the wrong person ends up w/them they might feel the need to resell them for a big profit, or enter them in a contest somewhere w/o giving him credit. I don't think that will ever happen, but it's a possibility. That's never happening with the cars I get from him. I buy 'em because I like them, and they fit into my collection, and I make sure that his cars have his name on them in my albums.
fullbloodchop01
11-15-2002, 01:59 PM
How much did you actually pay for the models? and the eleanor in particular?
magicmanjk808
11-15-2002, 02:14 PM
thats an amazing model. he is definately gifted. :D
ZoomZoomMX-5
11-15-2002, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by fullbloodchop01
How much did you actually pay for the models? and the eleanor in particular?
I opened a can of worms mentioning price, I'd rather not say publicly. I'd rather people see the models for what they are than wonder about the price. They were exceedingly reasonable price-wise. Even so, I'm much happier that I'm able to have some of his models in my collection. I do buy built-ups from others from time to time, though I rarely if ever sell my own models.
How much did you actually pay for the models? and the eleanor in particular?
I opened a can of worms mentioning price, I'd rather not say publicly. I'd rather people see the models for what they are than wonder about the price. They were exceedingly reasonable price-wise. Even so, I'm much happier that I'm able to have some of his models in my collection. I do buy built-ups from others from time to time, though I rarely if ever sell my own models.
fullbloodchop01
11-15-2002, 03:36 PM
i guess i understand but great models anyway:frog:
Suislide
11-15-2002, 04:50 PM
oh wow! that stang is truly awesome work! but my favourite of his work has to be the race-weathered Alfa 155 DTM. looks like the real damn car!!! he's very gifted.
supratuner
11-15-2002, 05:07 PM
that is fucking bad ass
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