1:25 Shelby Mustang GT500 (1970)

Revell 1:25 Shelby Mustang GT500 (1970)

Injection-molded plastic car kit in 1:25 scale from Revell, capturing the Shelby Mustang GT500 of 1970. The model is built up from injection-molded plastic parts, and decals are included in the box. It is a kit for more advanced modelers, with a richly broken-up engine, interior and chassis.

The real subject

The Shelby GT500 was the top version of the first-generation Ford Mustang, powered by the large-displacement 428 Cobra Jet V8. The 1970 model brought a revised nose and is an icon of the American muscle car era.

Building and painting tips

• Spray the body with an airbrush and polish it out with a gloss clear coat for a deep shine.
• Protect the chrome parts from overspray and detail the engine and interior fully.
• Lay the decals, the hood stripes included, onto a gloss base.
• Degrease the parts before gluing and sand the mold seams back.

Who the model is for

• For collectors of American muscle car models.
• For more advanced modelers who will appreciate the detailed engine and interior.
• For lovers of the Mustang marque and the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.