REVELL '69 Shelby GT-500 Assembly

The 1969 Ford Mustang was the first major redesign of the
wildly popular car that almost single-handedly changed the entire
automobile industry in the US. In what was undoubtedly a major
gamble seeing what the Mustang meant to Ford's bottom line,
the new for '69 models were longer and more flowing with sharp
body creases formerly seen on the old car, now smoothed out.
This was a period of major change for the Shelby GT-500, as
well. 1969 marked the second year of Shelby production in a Ford
assembly plant back in Michigan. For its first three years, the car
was built in Carroll Shelby's makeshift aircraft hangar plant on the
grounds of the Los Angeles International Airport. The early Shelbys
were fierce little race cars disguised as Mustangs. Loud and rau-
cous, they were an awful lot of fun but a handful to drive everyday.
While the 1969 restyle gave the regular Mustang models a much
more pointed nose than the first generation, the new Shelby appeared
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* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be
marked by a star (H) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.
* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash
the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.
* Check the fit of each piece before
cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas
to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before
handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.
DeCAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut desired decal from sheet.
2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.
3. Place wet decal on paper towel.
4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.
5. Place decal in position on model, face up and
slide backing away.
6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.
7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal
adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any
excess adhesive.
8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.
9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before
applying clear coat.
NOTe: Decals are compatible with
setting solutions or solvents.
If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at:
Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Be sure to include the plan number (85215810200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.
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'69 Shelby GT-500™
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* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont
marquées d'une étoile (H) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.
* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,
laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente peu
concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.
* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant
de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.
DIReCTIVeS D'APPLICATION DeS AUTOCOLLANTS
1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.
2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.
3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.
4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son
support en papier.
5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur
le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.
6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.
7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à
améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au
séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.
8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.
9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant
d'appliquer une couche transparente.
ReMARQUe: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec
les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.
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in showrooms with an entirely different front end treatment, its front
fenders and hood now formed from fiberglass to reduce the weight
from its already heavy front end. Out back, the now familiar sequential
tail lamps from the 1965 Thunderbird appeared for another season.
While some thought the Shelby Mustang was getting a bit soft
around the edges now that items such as air conditioning and the
famous Ford "rim-blow" steering wheel appeared on the available
equipment list, this was still a pretty healthy pony. Choosing the
right boxes on the option form got you a 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet
engine with functional ram air that developed 335 horsepower,
Traction-Lok rear end, an upgraded suspension and your choice
of a four speed manual or heavy-duty automatic transmission.
Your new Revell Motor City version of the '69 Shelby
GT-500 features a custom high-rise intake for the big
engine as well as cool aftermarket style wheels and tires.
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This optional paint guide is provided if
you choose to detail paint your model.
Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisis-
sez de peindre votre modèle en détail.
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Flat Black Noir mat
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