TFchronos Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Greetings and Merry Christmas everyone. Here is a tribute I made of the '77 Formula my father once owned. It was given to him this morning completely blowing him away. the W.I.P is over here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95192 Started out being the new revel Smokey and the Bandit '77 Trans Am. I did everything within my skill level to make it as close to the 1:1 as possible. The most notable features are the rims which were modified by hand from Crager Centerlines from a '57 Nomad and re-chromed with Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome spray can paint. The pin striping is custom, printed on Testors white decal paper. More details are over in the w.i.p. Here is the 1:1. And the end result o the model. More pics to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 More pictures inbound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Thank you for looking everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Great build, outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFL Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Outstanding Jonathan! I love the direction you went with it to simulate your Dad's car. It's a one of a kind Firebird. I love the details you did to the engine bay. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berr13 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I've said it before, and I'll say it again...really fantastic work, and for a great reason. Congratulations on a terrific build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Impressive build Jonathan. You overcame each problem you faced on this build. Outstanding work friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very good looking Firebird! I like the color and those stripes look great on it. Nice detailing in the engine bay as well and I like the wheels a lot. Great looking Pontiac overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Great build! Really looks like the 1.1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 You nailed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 That is soo cool!! Would be great if you could find some Cooper Cobra tire white letters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very nice! It's always good to give a gift from the heart to a relative. My grandpa had a similar reaction when I gave him the replica of his 74 C-10 on his birthday here a few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Great scale duplicate. I remeber reading about what you went through with the rims. They look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Great tribute! Unusual color, this is one of my favorite pony cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 jonathan....where did u get the formula hood?????....nice build....great engine detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Thank you everyone, for all your kind words. jonathan....where did u get the formula hood?????....nice build....great engine detail... Thanks, I made the hood myself using the stock hood that came with the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker589 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 That turned out great! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartkits Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Wow, looks like the real thing! Great job on the tribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Very nice job. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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