Scalper Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hello I have always wanted to build a model of a 78 Trans Am. The car will be Gold with Probably a Tan interior, The kit is pretty crude, Engine parts dont even want to fit properly, The stock rims in this kit are horrible, So i may use a different set, Thanks for looking. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 It may be a crappy kit but you have done a good paint job on it. gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I agree with the Monogram kit. but I could never get my hands on one at local shops. For the wheels i might go with some 90's GTA wheels. what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Andre, Cool looking car,great paint work.I was always a fan of the black ones,but I like seeing all the the different colors.I had a red one when Iwas younger.the wheels need to please you....I'm a fan of 5 star type that are reverse rims in front as well as the back.good job on this project.Thank you,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great color choice....i just pick-up the Revell '78 Firebird 3'n1 Kit.85-2343 has the Bird Decals....Will be following this one..Thanks...Cheers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great looking paint job, this was always my favorite color for 78 trans ams. IMO just go with the snowflakes, the monogram kit has a set of good ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyB Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looks Great in gold and the paint job looks perty good from here too. Nice paint stands too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
106miles Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice! What brand/type of paint did you use? Does this kit have an automatic or 4-speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice work on the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks For the comments. the paint is Testors one coat lacquer, Inca Gold. The Rims I have some early 70's Trans am rims sitting around somewhere, hope I can Find them. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Finished the Dash. The interior color is tamiya Desert yellow xF-59 . I should have the interior done by tonight. oh, and it is a manual Transmission. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Finished the Dash. The interior color is tamiya Desert yellow xF-59 . I should have the interior done by tonight. oh, and it is a manual Transmission. Thank you. Well i am going to copy you and use the Tamiya-Desert Yellow XF-59 for my interior also...(Permission) Build looks Great!!..Cheers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hello I finished the steering wheel last night. but the seats look like they will need some work. I hope I will be able to get them done by tonight. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Got the putty on the seats.. Off to detail the tube for now. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Well Got some work on the seats today, Sanded and painted them, My first time ever doing this, The seats look much better now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Those look a lot better Andre, nice colour as well. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks Nick,. It sure does look better, I should have then interior done tonight. After I finish my 12 hour shift at work. Cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I had a red one when Iwas younger. Mine was blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Nice save with the seats Andre, and that body paint looks like candy! good job cant wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Nice work on that dash . . . the interior is going to look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks For The comments, Ok I have completed the interior How ever I did forget to get rid of the mold circles. Starting with my next Model I will make sure to take care of those. Well I hope you like.off to work on the chassis then hopefully some mock up with some wheels to choose from. Thanks Still see some touch ups to do. hard to catch withthe naked eye. Edited September 13, 2011 by Scalper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great job. Cut some front and rear floor mats out of styrene and paint them black. That may take care of the mold holes. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great job. Cut some front and rear floor mats out of styrene and paint them black. That may take care of the mold holes. JB I was thinking of somthing like that .. maybe with electrical tape or somthing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Looking good, i have never liked gold cars but this color fits this car, i will be watching the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hello, I decided to try out the kit stock rims and tires. Gave them a blackwash treatment, They look ok.. but the tires seem to big. let me know what you guys think. Thanks. All comments welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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