Craig Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 This is the Revell 1970 Pontiac Firebird kit. Very fun to build, and photograph. Didn't have any issues until I got to joining the body to the chassis, where I discovered the chassis was slightly warped. So with a bit of extra glue and rubber bands I got rid of a bit of the warpage. Not perfect, but it does sit much better! I'm very happy with how the rims came out. I didn't dechrome them, but I mixed some silver acrylic paint with some water and Testors acrylic dull coat, and painted over the bits I didn't want to be chrome, which were the spokes and the centre bits. Overall, I'm very happy with how this one came out, and proud to share it!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks good. I did mine at the first of the year. It really is a great kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks great ! I really like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Nice build. Does a real Pontiac motor have both those pumps on the same side ? Usually alternator is on passengers side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Classicgas said: Very well done. Thank you!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Hard_2_Handle_454 said: Looks good. I did mine at the first of the year. It really is a great kit. Thanks! I really enjoyed working on it!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Jim N said: Very nice! Thank you!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks great ! I really like that color. Thanks! It's Craftsmart Acrylic Mediterranean Blue!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 hours ago, shoopdog said: Looks fantastic! Thanks!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Ctmodeler said: Nice build. Does a real Pontiac motor have both those pumps on the same side ? Usually alternator is on passengers side Thank you! Sorry, I don't know, I'm not an expert. I built it strait from the box. I'm more of a Mustang guy, but the Firebird is a fantastic looking car!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 8 hours ago, charger74 said: Very nice Thank you!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thanks!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom99 said: Very nice. Thanks!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Waymouth Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Awesome job! Was my favourite car as a kid, still love the design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Paul Waymouth said: Awesome job! Was my favourite car as a kid, still love the design Thanks! It is an awesome looking car! Even like it better than the Camaro!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Beautiful looking paint finish. Nice to see the blue interior as most are done in black and that was kind of normal at that time. The trim is all very cleanly done as is the decals. Nice back drop for your pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 one nice Bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Looking good, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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