echoxrayniner Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 So this is my latest kit, I'm probably supremely amateur(I like to consider myself so) and a lurker of the forums for like a year now. Noticed how friendly and helpful the community is, so question time here we go: My real weakness is boring holes in the engine and wiring up the spark plugs to the distributor. Generally I just glue the wire ends to the alternator or bind 'em together. Does anyone have any better techniques? Mind you, I'm in Europe so many of the custom stuff ain't available here D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanof69 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I really like this!! Great paint! great detail!! Keep 'em coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 My favorite year Thunderchicken! Great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That's sweet!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't see anything amateur about this, it looks awesome! Nice build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't see anything amateur about this, it looks awesome! Nice build!! Totally agree!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That is one sweet looking firebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nice! Looks good in red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 One word: BRAVO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sharp looking Firebird. As for the wiring, do you have a pin vise and set of micro drill bits? Those are basic modeling tools and I don't think they would be considered custom and are available from various online sources.I got mine herehttp://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.aspx?deptIdFilter=0&searchPhrase=drill+bit+sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknkim14 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sharp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Great build, very clean looking. A good pin vice is your best investment. I use a 026/71 drill bit for most under hood wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm curious about the tires. Did you use sidewall decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 You did a great job on that Firechicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 That's a real nice model- that red paint is awesome!!! I've done the plug wiring one time and hated it!!! I may try it again in the future, but I've about decided I'm a "Box Stock Man"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoxrayniner Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks for the nice replies, and to FordRodnKustom; I got a series of drillbits and wire-wrapping wire, boring holes luckily isn't so tough but man, attempting to put the wires to the distributor is nothing short of nigh impossible for me. D:I'm curious about the tires. Did you use sidewall decals? Yep, bought a giant pile of waterslide decals(Dunlop, Goodyear, BF Goodrich, Cooper Cobra, Road Hugger etc) in 1/25 scale from some online retailer ages ago. Really finishes a muscle car model's exterior in my opinion, so tend to slap 'em on whenever it suits it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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