[MOC] Shelby Mustang GT350

[Nick Barrett]

Scale is 1:11, Features 90 degree V8 fake engine, steering, 4 speed transmission, double wishbone front / live axle rear suspension and everything that should open, does. Except the glovebox.

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

The steering parts are those little 3L ones from a few years ago, which fit within these wheels for reasonable steering geometry at the expense of decent lock. Still, at least the wheels don't rub the sides of the close fitting arches.

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

The shift plate from 8880 is just superb - such a nice gearchange! Now we just need one in black....

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

It's the '66 model GT350 with side window in place of the '65's louvres. Also without the '67-on extra metal grafted on the ends.

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

Also, seats slide, tilt forward and recline. Well, the front ones do. The rear ones just sit there...

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

[Meatman]

Good looking Mustang. Very recognizable.

[JamesJT]

The shape is spot on but its all the little details that really amaze me. Fantastic model.

[MikroMan]

Slick! Love the seat design and the engine space.

[SilenWin]

Wonderful! You caught all the forms of the original

[Oliver 79]

Love it. Instantly recognisable. I've been trying to make a technic chassis with a system body for a while. I shall be using this as inspiration. Any chance of a belly shot?

[Thirdwigg]

Old School four speed! I love it.

[Nick Barrett]

Love it. Instantly recognisable. I've been trying to make a technic chassis with a system body for a while. I shall be using this as inspiration. Any chance of a belly shot?

Here ya go:

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

Shelby Mustang GT350 by Nick Barrett, on Flickr

Those red leafies are mostly ornamental, most of the springing is done by the yellow shocks.

[nerdsforprez]

But"A" for effort (leaf springs). Wonderful job. Love your stuff.... Always have. Little smoother this time....(few studs) but I like the look.

[Sylvian]

I've always loved your oldskool approach,..

This thing is really something, absolutely love the bodywork!

Edited April 20, 2016 by Sylvian

[Nick Barrett]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Kind of a change from my usual style, mostly because it's smaller.

[John Daniels]

Very nice, Nick!

What a beautiful rendition of a beautiful car. Now I really want to go and build something.

[Zerobricks]

As others said, it looks very well put together. Awesome use of curved slopes to get that smooth rounded look. And lets not forget all the realistic mechanics underneath. I think this is the first model team car with technic supercar mechanics, at least for me.