Ceaser_Salad Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Hello all, I have just moved into my new place, and I actually have a workshop of my own. Needs doing up, but I instantly got started on something I have been waiting for for a while. Got this kit from a most gracious guy on E-bay who included some cement in the purchase. Really nice guy! While my stuff is still in transit, and I can't get to any supply shops due to quarantine, I did some sanding on the mould lines. Can't really do much else at this point, but it is a start. Also if you are interested, I have some Star Trek models on the side, check out my AST forum profile if you want to see that. Edited July 7, 2021 by Ceaser_Salad Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hi again, I did some work to the body of the firebird. The bloody fender flares barely fit, so lots of puttying there. I did some painting of the engine, I have it put together mostly, have more to do on it though. Got the body under some grey primer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looking good. I enjoyed building this kit for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looking good. I enjoyed building this kit for sure. Really? Do you have your build on here, I would love to check it out. It has been nothing but a pain for me though, glad you liked yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 It was a challenge. I did my best and am not a perfectionist! There is a build thread and an under glass thread as well Here are a couple pics form my build thread: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Oh wow, those turned out pretty nicely! I checked out one of your builds, inspired me a little to be honest. I was feeling pretty bored with it but have some ideas now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, Ceaser_Salad said: Oh wow, those turned out pretty nicely! I checked out one of your builds, inspired me a little to be honest. I was feeling pretty bored with it but have some ideas now. Thanks! Thank you for the kind words! Just have some fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, FLHCAHZ said: Thank you for the kind words! Just have some fun with it. I will do, and I will make sure to check out more of your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I’ll be following along with your build as well. The thing I learned from this kit is to test fit everything! I must have somehow gotten the engine in mine too far back. The shaker didn’t line up with the hole I. The hood and the radiator hoses were too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, FLHCAHZ said: I’ll be following along with your build as well. The thing I learned from this kit is to test fit everything! I must have somehow gotten the engine in mine too far back. The shaker didn’t line up with the hole I. The hood and the radiator hoses were too short. I don't think it was just you, the skaker is in an odd place when I tested it on mine too. I think the hole might actually be too far forwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ceaser_Salad said: I don't think it was just you, the skaker is in an odd place when I tested it on mine too. I think the hole might actually be too far forwards? Could be. I will build another one some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looking Good Declan. I really should tackle that kit but just no room for arge scale kits. Keep up the good work and do that T/A proud😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Looking Good Declan. I really should tackle that kit but just no room for arge scale kits. Keep up the good work and do that T/A proud😉 Thank you, I will try. I got this one off ebay, they seem pretty easy to find. As for space.. hahahha well... who has room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Nice, will be following! Have a 1/16 build slumbering in the storage as well.. seems like the 1/16 kits really are lacking in allot. Even though they have a lot of detailing potential since they are so big! Might wait to build my project until I have a good 3D printer. 🙂 it’s the Baja Fever Chevy btw, have gathered an better engine for it but k”leaning towards buying a 1/16 charger to rob the front and rear suspension since I want to build some thing like the Roadkill Muscle truck and not the 4wd as the kit is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Your build is looking great so far! What color are you planning? I ended up with the 1/16 Tans Am and the 1/16 Charger new in the boxes when I bought a bunch of kits from a guy off of FB Marketplace. Really have no interest in either one and tried to sell them pretty cheap a while back but had no takers. I'll have to keep an eye on your build just in case I end up having to keep them. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Mattilacken said: Nice, will be following! Have a 1/16 build slumbering in the storage as well.. seems like the 1/16 kits really are lacking in allot. Even though they have a lot of detailing potential since they are so big! Might wait to build my project until I have a good 3D printer. 🙂 it’s the Baja Fever Chevy btw, have gathered an better engine for it but k”leaning towards buying a 1/16 charger to rob the front and rear suspension since I want to build some thing like the Roadkill Muscle truck and not the 4wd as the kit is. Thank you, The 1/16 scale seems a little dissapointing because, yes they have the potential for detail but sorely lacks it. I would like to see your build though, whenever that happens. Wish I had a 3d printer for these sorts of things too. 2 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Your build is looking great so far! What color are you planning? I ended up with the 1/16 Tans Am and the 1/16 Charger new in the boxes when I bought a bunch of kits from a guy off of FB Marketplace. Really have no interest in either one and tried to sell them pretty cheap a while back but had no takers. I'll have to keep an eye on your build just in case I end up having to keep them. Later- Thank you! I am planning on doing it silver with the blue firebird like the anniversary edition. I got pretty excited about the 1/16 scale but was instantly disinterested as soon as I started, so I understand wanting to sell them. (If you are still trying to sell the charger.... pm me? 😉) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Declan, Silver with blue chicken would be a great combo. PM sent. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, Modlbldr said: Declan, Silver with blue chicken would be a great combo. PM sent. Later- It's meant to be a chicken??? I always saw it as the Romulan Bird of Prey symbol from star trek... Now I want to do a firebird with that logo instead of the firebird logo... Thanks for the idea 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Lol! They were "lovingly" called chickens. Funny how an idea gets started in our brains. I say go for it!! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Btw, this gig might be able to help with some special parts 😉 https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=1%2F25+Scale&s=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mattilacken said: Btw, this gig might be able to help with some special parts 😉 https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=1%2F25+Scale&s=0 Thanks! I will have a look through and see what would be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ceaser_Salad said: Thanks! I will have a look through and see what would be useful You might need to ask him for 1/16 scale since that option is not available any longer, at least at my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, Mattilacken said: You might need to ask him for 1/16 scale since that option is not available any longer, at least at my phone. I will, I looked in the categories and it goes from 1/24 to 1/12, no in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Silver and blue is going to be killer! If you need any parts or decals, just let me know Edited August 10, 2021 by FLHCAHZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser_Salad Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Silver and blue is going to be killer! If you need any parts or decals, just let me know Thank you, I may request some..... distributor and wires would be good if you have any. 😁 Today I started the interior properly. Hardly close to finished, but I have made some ok work. The colors are Granite and Dove grey. I drilled the holes for the steering wheel, I thought the moulded "holes" were stupid looking. I also started wiring, but I may need to restart that with a new distributor and some REAL model wiring... whoops. I like the placement of the colors, I think the darker carpet looks nice. The engine is some random blue paint I found which turns out to be a clear but it went over a black base with a few coats. It looks good to me. Tamiya Honda NSX I just finished, picture is pretty bad but I am happy with it. JUST A NOTE: All my non body parts (which are spray painted) are BRUSH painted. My airbrush only works once in a blue moon after I sing hallelujah backwards while sweeping the ceiling with a toothbrush. It is not finished, so yes it is a bit rough. Thanks to all the kind words, you all help inspire me to continue with this dreadful kit. TO THE PICTURES Bonus: my cat Lint being weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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