JollySipper Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I'm pretty much done with this one, guys! There's some details left to fix under the hood, and I had fish eyes in the headrest so they will be added later. Also I need to find some better wipers, the ones in the kit are not the greatest. Those who have built this kit know of the fitment issues.... seems every part needs to be worked to fit. Thanks to those who followed the WIP..... Please feel free to comment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nice work TJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nicely done T Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Very sharp! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thanks, fellas! Now, on to the Impala that I have started........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiohd10 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 really nice job! great color too. i'm building this one now as well. so far it's going really well, but you're the third person i've seen mention fitment issues. anything specific i should prepare myself for before putting her together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 The paint finish and color look great. I like the rear seat cover on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 27 minutes ago, radiohd10 said: really nice job! great color too. i'm building this one now as well. so far it's going really well, but you're the third person i've seen mention fitment issues. anything specific i should prepare myself for before putting her together? A member called rightrudder and I both did WIPs, but he did a better job illustrating what was wrong and how to go about fixing it..... Here's a link to his build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiohd10 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, JollySipper said: A member called rightrudder and I both did WIPs, but he did a better job illustrating what was wrong and how to go about fixing it..... Here's a link to his build.... awesome - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightrudder Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Looks great! I had my doubts about the brown, but in the flesh it's stunning. The gold really gives it warmth. I hear you on the wipers...not AMT's best effort, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks for the comments, guys..... Here's another pic, this one outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Very impressively clean build and great work on the long trim lines. Wasn't aware of the fitment issues with this one but that wouldn't deter me from buying one since it appears to build up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 very nice job, looks fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 impressive model T.J. , excellent color choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, slusher said: impressive model T.J. , excellent color choice.. Thank you, Carl man....... 13 hours ago, AMT68 said: it appears to build up nicely. It really is a very well detailed kit! The engine has to be one of the best FE engines out there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 It looks great in that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightrudder Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 17 hours ago, AMT68 said: Very impressively clean build and great work on the long trim lines. Wasn't aware of the fitment issues with this one but that wouldn't deter me from buying one since it appears to build up nicely. Yeah, don't sweat it. As long as you do a dry fit between the interior tub/dash and body, and shave things to fit, it goes together beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Nice T-Bird !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Good looking T-Bird. I love the rich brown paint, such an under rated colour. The roadster style tonneau is so crazy impractical, but oh so cool. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Thanks a bunch, there Bruce man! and thank you, Trevor! I guess I should tell about the paint........ I just primed with DupliColor filler primer, a coat of Rustoleum gold, three coats of DupliColor Cordova Brown, then two clear coats. The Rustoleum worked really well under the brown! Edited February 16, 2022 by JollySipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Great looking T-bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Very nice! I really like that color, I'm going to have to look for it next time I go paint shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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