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The chassis was painted flat and semi-gloss black to create some contrast. Bolts, straps, and suspension parts were painted silver and brass to pull out detail. Note the factory style splatter coating in the front and rear trunk areas.

The engine block, transmission, ram injection port, exhaust, and alternator were painted in differing shades of metalizers to give detail and contrast. The intake plenum was painted red to match factory coloring. The chrome valve covers were painted with clear red to represent a custom anodized coating. For further detailing, a dipstick and spark plug wires were added. The exhaust was not plated and the tips were solid. The tips were opened by spinning a #11 exacto blade into the exhaust to match the bell shape. Then, they were painted with black enamel and then lightly coated with Alclad Chrome.

SPECIFICATIONS: Optional multi-port fuel injected 2.8 liter V-6 Rack and pinion steering Fully independent suspension 14-inch by 7-inch aluminum wheels 4 speed manual transmission Soft fascia bumpers Tuned dual twin-port exhaust Wheelbase: 93.4 inches Width: 68.9 inches Height: 46.9 inches Length: 165.2 inches

I built this for my brother for Chistmas one year because the Fiero is his favorite car. I "published" these photos and this text on glossy photo paper to give it a "magazine article" feel and gave that to him as well. So here goes nothin'...... The look is like nothing else on the road. The attitude is aggressive. This is the 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT, an extraordinary driving experience. Fiero’s styling and performance refinements include a rally-tuned suspension along with 14-inch hi-tech aluminum wheels. Helping to complete the stylized look is a slippery aero nose plus special ground effect side skirts that master the wind for optimum aerodynamics. Either a spirited 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine powers the Fiero or the optional fuel injected 2.8 liter V-6. That is what the Fiero is all about. Perhaps it is the ultimate visual statement of what Pontiac excitement is all about!

This is my 1983 rendition of a 'Dave Deal' used for a car alarm ad in Car and Driver Magazine.

I thought I would try Tamiya Clear Orange Acylic over Testors Copper.

Thanks a bunch Chris. I just need to size the pics down a bit now.

This is my weathered Duster I am using in a diorama...

How do I insert photos?

Just thought I would see if the signature comes through. I am glad to have joined.

I just recently acquired a smaller scale pinto funny car in a mess of model parts purchased on e-bay. It is a Monogram snap together with 'silver' plastic frame and yellow body. One of the slick halves is missing. There are no decals on the body. I would like to restore this but I am unsure of the scale. Does this ring a bell with anybody? Any suggestions as to where to look?