MPC 1/16 1979 Firebird

[Ceaser_Salad]

Hello all,

I have just moved into my new place, and I actually have a workshop of my own. Needs doing up, but I instantly got started on something I have been waiting for for a while.

Got this kit from a most gracious guy on E-bay who included some cement in the purchase. Really nice guy!

While my stuff is still in transit, and I can't get to any supply shops due to quarantine, I did some sanding on the mould lines. Can't really do much else at this point, but it is a start.

Also if you are interested, I have some Star Trek models on the side, check out my AST forum profile if you want to see that.

Edited July 7, 2021 by Ceaser_Salad
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[Ceaser_Salad]

Hi again,

I did some work to the body of the firebird. The bloody fender flares barely fit, so lots of puttying there. I did some painting of the engine, I have it put together mostly, have more to do on it though. Got the body under some grey primer.

[FLHCAHZ]

Looking good. I enjoyed building this kit for sure.  

[Ceaser_Salad]

12 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Looking good. I enjoyed building this kit for sure.  

Really? Do you have your build on here, I would love to check it out.

It has been nothing but a pain for me though, glad you liked yours.

[FLHCAHZ]

It was a challenge. I did my best and am not a perfectionist! There is a build thread and an under glass thread as well

 

Here are a couple pics form my build thread:

 

[Ceaser_Salad]

Oh wow, those turned out pretty nicely! I checked out one of your builds, inspired me a little to be honest. I was feeling pretty bored with it but have some ideas now.

Thanks!

[FLHCAHZ]

Just now, Ceaser_Salad said:

Oh wow, those turned out pretty nicely! I checked out one of your builds, inspired me a little to be honest. I was feeling pretty bored with it but have some ideas now.

Thanks!

Thank you for the kind words!  Just have some fun with it.  

[Ceaser_Salad]

1 minute ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Thank you for the kind words!  Just have some fun with it.  

I will do, and I will make sure to check out more of your builds.

[FLHCAHZ]

I’ll be following along with your build as well.  The thing I learned from this kit is to test fit everything!  I must have somehow gotten the engine in mine too far back. The shaker didn’t line up with the hole I. The hood and the radiator hoses were too short.  

[Ceaser_Salad]

Just now, FLHCAHZ said:

I’ll be following along with your build as well.  The thing I learned from this kit is to test fit everything!  I must have somehow gotten the engine in mine too far back. The shaker didn’t line up with the hole I. The hood and the radiator hoses were too short.  

I don't think it was just you, the skaker is in an odd place when I tested it on mine too. I think the hole might actually be too far forwards?

[FLHCAHZ]

2 minutes ago, Ceaser_Salad said:

I don't think it was just you, the skaker is in an odd place when I tested it on mine too. I think the hole might actually be too far forwards?

Could be.  I will build another one some day

[TransAmMike]

Looking Good Declan. I really should tackle that kit but just no room for arge scale kits.  Keep up the good work and do that T/A proud?

[Ceaser_Salad]

13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Looking Good Declan. I really should tackle that kit but just no room for arge scale kits.  Keep up the good work and do that T/A proud?

Thank you, I will try.

I got this one off ebay, they seem pretty easy to find. As for space.. hahahha well... who has room

[Mattilacken]

Nice, will be following! Have a 1/16 build slumbering in the storage as well.. seems like the 1/16 kits really are lacking in allot. Even though they have a lot of detailing potential since they are so big! Might wait to build my project until I have a good 3D printer. ? it’s the Baja Fever Chevy btw, have gathered an better engine for it but k”leaning towards buying a 1/16 charger to rob the front and rear suspension since I want to build some thing like the Roadkill Muscle truck and not the 4wd as the kit is.

[Modlbldr]

Your build is looking great so far! What color are you planning?

I ended up with the 1/16 Tans Am and the 1/16 Charger new in the boxes when I bought a bunch of kits from a guy off of FB Marketplace. Really have no interest in either one and tried to sell them pretty cheap a while back but had no takers. I'll have to keep an eye on your build just in case I end up having to keep them. 

Later-

[Ceaser_Salad]

4 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Nice, will be following! Have a 1/16 build slumbering in the storage as well.. seems like the 1/16 kits really are lacking in allot. Even though they have a lot of detailing potential since they are so big! Might wait to build my project until I have a good 3D printer. ? it’s the Baja Fever Chevy btw, have gathered an better engine for it but k”leaning towards buying a 1/16 charger to rob the front and rear suspension since I want to build some thing like the Roadkill Muscle truck and not the 4wd as the kit is.

Thank you,

The 1/16 scale seems a little dissapointing because, yes they have the potential for detail but sorely lacks it. I would like to see your build though, whenever that happens. Wish I had a 3d printer for these sorts of things too.

2 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Your build is looking great so far! What color are you planning?

I ended up with the 1/16 Tans Am and the 1/16 Charger new in the boxes when I bought a bunch of kits from a guy off of FB Marketplace. Really have no interest in either one and tried to sell them pretty cheap a while back but had no takers. I'll have to keep an eye on your build just in case I end up having to keep them. 

Later-

Thank you!

I am planning on doing it silver with the blue firebird like the anniversary edition.

I got pretty excited about the 1/16 scale but was instantly disinterested as soon as I started, so I understand wanting to sell them. (If you are still trying to sell the charger.... pm me? ?)

[Modlbldr]

Declan,

Silver with blue chicken would be a great combo.

PM sent.

Later-

[Ceaser_Salad]

19 minutes ago, Modlbldr said:

Declan,

Silver with blue chicken would be a great combo.

PM sent.

Later-

It's meant to be a chicken???

I always saw it as the Romulan Bird of Prey symbol from star trek... Now I want to do a firebird with that logo instead of the firebird logo... Thanks for the idea ?

[Modlbldr]

Lol!

They were "lovingly" called chickens.

Funny how an idea gets started in our brains. I say go for it!!

Later-

[Mattilacken]

Btw, this gig might be able to help with some special parts ? 

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=1%2F25+Scale&s=0

 

[Ceaser_Salad]

2 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

Btw, this gig might be able to help with some special parts ? 

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=1%2F25+Scale&s=0

 

Thanks! I will have a look through and see what would be useful

[Mattilacken]

7 minutes ago, Ceaser_Salad said:

Thanks! I will have a look through and see what would be useful

You might need to ask him for 1/16 scale since that option is not available any longer, at least at my phone.

[Ceaser_Salad]

Just now, Mattilacken said:

You might need to ask him for 1/16 scale since that option is not available any longer, at least at my phone.

I will, I looked in the categories and it goes from 1/24 to 1/12, no in between.

[FLHCAHZ]

Silver and blue is going to be killer!  If you need any parts or decals, just let me know

Edited August 10, 2021 by FLHCAHZ

[Ceaser_Salad]

2 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Silver and blue is going to be killer!  If you need any parts or decals, just let me know

Thank you, I may request some..... distributor and wires would be good if you have any. ?

Today I started the interior properly. Hardly close to finished, but I have made some ok work. The colors are Granite and Dove grey. I drilled the holes for the steering wheel, I thought the moulded "holes" were stupid looking. I also started wiring, but I may need to restart that with a new distributor and some REAL model wiring... whoops. I like the placement of the colors, I think the darker carpet looks nice. The engine is some random blue paint I found which turns out to be a clear but it went over a black base with a few coats. It looks good to me.

Tamiya Honda NSX I just finished, picture is pretty bad but I am happy with it.

JUST A NOTE: All my non body parts (which are spray painted) are BRUSH painted. My airbrush only works once in a blue moon after I sing hallelujah backwards while sweeping the ceiling with a toothbrush. It is not finished, so yes it is a bit rough.

Thanks to all the kind words, you all help inspire me to continue with this dreadful kit.

TO THE PICTURES

Bonus: my cat Lint being weird.