jmar2003 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 First timer here, haven't built a model since I was about ten but my 1:1 is in the garage for the winter and I'm the type that goes stir crazy Since all the models generally available are TA's I decided to mix and match to get what I needed. Currently I've got portions of a Revell 85-4027 1/25 77 Pontiac Firebird Smokey and the Bandit as well as portions of an MPC #6323 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird 10th Anniversary...likely adding the hood from a Revell 7207 as well for the Formula look. Taking my sweet time so I don't get bored again...
jefropas Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Looks like a great project! BTW, your skills have quite obviously improved since 10...;) Jeff
diymirage Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) those floormats are a nice touch when I first saw the flocking on the floorboard I didn't think it would work outbut once there is some paint on there, it looks really good on a side note, what does that 1:1 run, a 400? Edited December 31, 2015 by diymirage
crowe-t Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Nice job on the interior!BTW, what did you use for the carpeting? Your 1:1 Formula is beautiful! It has a cleaner look than the Trans Am's had. I really like it. As asked above, what motor/transmission are you running in your 1:1? Edited December 31, 2015 by crowe-t
disabled modeler Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 VERY NICE...! I use to own a 75 TA....would love to be able to make a replica of it someday.
jmar2003 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks guys. The 1:1 has the Olds 403 in it, my father in law bought it brand new and we just bought it from him this spring for a steal. The carpet was done with watered down elmers glue and white embossing powder from Hobby Lobby. I saw that other forum members had done it and it turned out good for them as well. The floor mats were just printed on printer paper and done the same way...surprisingly happy with those too.
CometMan Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Nice job Justin! Sounds like you may be getting hooked already!
jmar2003 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 Quick check in, body is taking shape nicely but will be waiting on the graphics for a little bit yet. Also trying to figure out how I'm going to do the three color pin striping as nobody does them...I might end up painting them VERY carefully. The hood is also proving to be a major pain in the butt to find!!! Anyways, let me know what you think or what I'm overlooking.
Mattsteel85 Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Coming out awesome! Gonna try flocking on my next build!!
jmar2003 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Quick update, I ended up having to do my own graphics so progress slowed considerably while I figured out how to do all that. They are tedious on Testors paper out of an ink jet, but manageable. Almost time for clear...
GMCMAN52 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Looking good I also like the decals that you made.
ShredHippie Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Looking good! For the hood you could look for a Revell Firebird Formula Convertible kit. Edited February 10, 2016 by ShredHippie
jmar2003 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks, I ended up getting a revell formula firebird hood and modified it to be more realistic...it's in primer now and I'll post more pics later
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