David G.

Thank you all for the kind comments. It was a fun and fairly easy build. Thanks Tom, I used a Molotow 2mm pen for the wheel arcs. I practiced a bit on some scrap bodies until I got the feel of it was going to lay. Then it was just a swoop with the side of the applicator on each of the wheel arcs and boom! Done. Thanks David G.

I refreshed the photos on this one... again. So if you haven't seen it yet, enjoy! David G.

This one is completed and has been moved to the Under Glass section. Thanks to all of you who offered your pointers, tips and support. Regards, David G.

This is my version of AMT's 1971 Ford Thunderbird. It's one of the cars I remember fondly from my childhood. My Aunt and Uncle owned one and I had occasion to ride in it many times. It was fast and powerful. The body styling was almost as cool as any Batmobile and the interior followed suit. The high-back bucket seats and center console gave the interior a feeling of performance, rather like the cockpit of a fighter jet, while wrap-around rear seat gave the car a custom feel. Overall a very cool car and if I had my own "Jay Leno Garage", I would definitely have one of these in it. For those who may be interested in the gritty details. here is a link to the build thread. This was a difficult color to capture well on my phone camera but I think I got it. (Please pardon the dust) I scrounged the rear view and side view mirrors from my parts box- AMT often doesn't provide mirrors in their kits. The hood is a little popped up in the front. This was fixed with a little downward pressure. Classic profile. I just need to figure out what state I want to register it in. Of course, I don't need t put plates on it but I probably will. You've probably where I scratched the paint while trimming above the belt-line at the front of the right fender. I fixed that with a brown fine point Sharpie. Here is a close up of the repaired area. Yeah, the dust is still there on this one but these pics come from the first test set that I took. They were actually the best of the three or four photo sessions so, as I was beginning to lose patience, I just used them. I call this one the "dealer promo" angle. It's one of the few good ones from one of the other sessions. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

When I photograph my "finished" models I often find errors that my eyes didn't see. It's a good way to catch up on the little details. Given the scope of this project, I'm impressed by what you've accomplished so far. I've worked on similar projects myself and understand the challenges. I had one custom build that took me the better part of a decade to develop the skills to complete. David G.

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It's coming together quite nicely. David G.

Good job on the tailgate! It looks heavy though. It would need some beefy support pistons. Or maybe back in the 50's some heavy flat coil springs. I sure wouldn't to get whacked on the head with it. David G.

Looking good! David G.

I have one of those in my stash. Yours looks like it belongs on the box cover! David G.

Well Done! David G.

Man that's smooth! Well done! David G.

I'm impressed by the adjustment you made to the wheels. It's one of those minor details that most viewers would never consciously notice but that add to the overall impression of realism. Subtle yet powerful. David G.

I'm always amazed by these paint jobs but I have yet to try one. Yours turned out great! What tape were you using? David G.

I recently discovered this thread and it took me a few days to get caught up on it. All I can say is: Extraordinary work, as always! The yellow you selected is an excellent choice. David G.

Still watching, still amazed! David G.

Thank you Joe. This one did take a lot of work and patience to complete. David G.

Looking Good! David G.

Excellent Progress! David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

For those who may be interested, I've gone back into this topic and updated all the photos. Thanks, David G.

Wow! Cool profile. It kind of reminds me of a torpedo. David G.

Thanks Dann, I'm glad you like it. Those wheels look great Dann! I've been keeping an eye out for Spax Stix at my LHSs but so far no luck. I like that it comes in a can. It sometimes feels like too much of a pain to fire up my airbrush for two bumpers and a handful of hubcaps. Having the chromie stuff in a can sure would increase the convenience factor. Thanks David G.

Impressive work! Well worth the effort to save such a nice classic. David G.