Back in 1971 the producers of the James Bond films found themselves in a dilemma. Their last Bond film: On Her Majesty’s’ Secret Service, had not performed as well as they had liked, mainly because the actor they chose to replace Sean Connery did not work out.
Producers practically begged Sean Connery to reprise his role as Bond. He agreed, at a hefty price.
Diamonds Are Forever saw Connery back as Bond and the movie was huge success.
Bond’s new car in the film was a 71 Mach 1 Mustang. It captivated audiences and served to modernize and Americanize the new Bond film.
The one scene I remember in the movie with the Mach 1 is when Bond maneuvered it down a narrow alley on two wheels.
But due to an editorial mix-up when the car emerged on the other end of the alley was on the opposite two wheels-going from left to right.
The 1:25 Scale Revell 71 Mach 1 Mustang 007 Diamonds Are Forever model kit box features a scene from the movie where Bond was being chased through the streets of Los Vegas by the police at night. Box side panels feature additional Mach 1 photos, complete specs and a short description of the scene from the movie.
The model kit is rated for 12-year-olds and up and at a Level 4 modeling skill. Paint, glue and decal application are necessary.
The plastic kit box contains the body chassis (with tires) in a clear plastic bag. Other plastic bags contain various car parts in solid white, chrome and clear plastic.
Parts can be removed from the trees using a model snip or Xacto blade. Minimal flashing and attachment point cleanup is needed.
Parts are engineered to fit snugly together with no gaps, mismatches or rough edges. Tooling is top notch with clean contact surfaces and insertion points.
Once completed the model kits measures almost 7 1/2 inches. One hundred and twenty-one parts are in the box.
All toll there are 11-part trees, the chassis and tires, instructions and decals.
The model is easily assembled if you follow the numbered parts in the instructions. Snip out only the parts necessary for each step of assembly.
Although not as recognizable as the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 the Mach 1 Mustang is still a formidable car well suited to accommodate James Bond and his lovely ladies.
Marvel at the engine via the car’s opening hood, light and bumper assemblies, interior details and the fully detailed undercarriage with exhaust, suspension, engine underside, wheels and tires.
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." — 2 Timothy 1:7
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