70 Thunderbird

[cartpix]

My first finished build, in 2 1/2 years. I built it for the 24 hours of Daytona build, on Facebook. I finished it, then but put an extra hour, today & finished it better.

 

Edited February 23, 2020 by cartpix

[cartpix]

A few details. Its a curbside (a kit option), it's painted Tamiya Mica Blue Lacquer,  and a Createx Pearl White interior with light blue flocking "carpets". The wheels & tires are from an AMT 62 T-Bird. During the 24 hour build, I took my wife to dinner, slept 6 or 7 hours, & had to help my daughter with something, that morning. I can't wait until next year.

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice Bird! It reminds me of the Steve Stanford designed "Thunderstruck". I guess you know that car, Jeff?

[David G.]

Nicely Done! Love the color choice.

David G.

[espo]

Beautiful looking T-Bird. The Wheels and White Walls look like the perfect combination on this cruiser.  

[cartpix]

14 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Nice Bird! It reminds me of the Steve Stanford designed "Thunderstruck". I guess you know that car, Jeff?

When I Googled images, for inspiration, I saw a purple 70 T-bird with a 68 grill, 62/63 T-bird wire wheels, & white interior. I really liked the look but I already have more purple cars, than blue cars. You got to have a balance, right?

[cartpix]

Dave G. & espo, thanks.

[donb]

As you mentioned a great looking curbside car. Your car is no exemption. The color and the wheel/tire combo work perfectly. Well done Sir!

[Jim N]

Great looking model.  I like the color a lot.

[Tom Geiger]

Very nice! I too participated in the 24 Hr Build and enjoyed it too! 

[ewetwo]

Sharp. I. like the color.

[Nazz]

 Very nice wheel treatment. The blackwash looks perfect, really makes the spokes stand out. Great color combo also!

[Bills72sj]

Very nice build. (24 hours?!?!)

[Chromecop]

Even though I'm usually not very much into cars newer than 1965-ish ...I must admit I really love this 'Bird !

[slusher]

A real beauty!

[PappyD340]

Nice!!