Ol' Gypsy

[Henchmen4Hire]

I should point out I'm new to working with model kits, so if I say stupid stuff please correct me haha. I'm looking for some pointers

So this is the car I'm going to build, it's Ol' Gypsy from the Wasteland Angel game.



After some clicking around, I figured a '67 Mustang GT500/GT350 body would work well as a base. Honestly, I don't know the subtle differences between the 350 and 500, so I got the 350 model because it was cheaper. I'm going to have to do some resculpting anyway so whatevs. Also, there aren't any other good reference pictures of Ol' Gypsy, so I can fudge details or make them up as necessary.

I got a 1/25 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback by AMT ( http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/368851...Shelby_663.jpg )

Now the questions!

-My main concern is all the sculpting needed to bulk up the model to give it that boxy aggressive look in the reference picture. I have Apoxie Sculpt, is that okay or are there any other clays/putties you would recommend for model kits?

-Any ideas on how to make the crash bars, pipes, etc? Could I maybe just melt together acrylic rods and sand/reshape them as needed?

-Is there a boxier meaner looking Mustang I should use as the base instead? haha

-Are there any good places to get cheap model kits? I paid like 18 bucks for this GT350 model, and that kinda stings considering I'm just going to ding it up on purpose to give it that post-apocalyptic look.

-Why do people keep thinking I'm going to make Eleanor when I ask if they have a '67 Mustang for sale? haha

-Are there any places where post-apocalyptic car model makers hang out?

Thanks in advance!

[mustangemd19]

Sounds like a very fun project and one I've considered doing myself but with the newer model mustang on the death race movies.

I've seen it done before. There is alot of fabrication involved so styrene will be your freind.
Styrene comes in sheets, flat pieces, and round sticks that you can use to do most of the scratch building.
I get most of my models from Hobby Lobby (they have 40% off coupons) or ebay.
Here are examples of other death race cars.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/i...howtopic=24455

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/i...howtopic=33934

[willimo]

I think you're starting in the right place. It's gonna be a lot of sheet styrene to get it where you want, but it will be worth it. I am unfamiliar with the game but I would bet they kind of based a car on a Mustang and did what they could to not have to license it, so don't sweat the details too much. You're probably going to be better of going for just the concept. I can't wait to see how it works.