1955 Thunderbird (x2)

[unclescott58]

With the help of getting a few missing parts from other builder here, Sam I Am, and time. I was finally able to finish my AMT 1/16 scale 1955 Thunderbird. Over all, I think it turned out okay. I had troubles with the vinyl tubing they gave for spark plug wires and radiator hoses, so those did not make it on to the kit. The paint is Tamiya TS-41 Coral Blue. The cap looked close to Ford’s Thunderbird Blue offered on the real car that year. What came out of the can is not as close to my eye as I expected. Yet I like it. In fact I like it better than the real Ford color. 

A fun little addition is the second ‘55 Thunderbird I built at the same time. It’s Glencoe’s 1/72 scale kit (list as a 1958 T-Bird on the box). A crude, but cute little little bugger. The windshield is molded in the same plastic as rest of the kit. So I had to decide what color to paint that to make it work. Silver or black were my to thoughts on what might work. As you can see, I went black with a silver frame. I thought that looked best. Again, over all I’m pleased with results.

 

[espo]

Beautiful looking T-Birds. The color does look like the one Ford offered at that time. The large scaled kit seemed well done to me, I built the '57 back when. Your finishes and the chrome all look great. 

[Kah puts]

Those TBIRDS are marvelous. 

[bisc63]

That is beautiful. Perfect color as far as I'm concerned. It really looks authentic. I actually had my kit out just a few nights ago, sort of mulling over if I should build or maybe trade it off. This really makes me want to build it. That tiny 'bird looks like it might be good starter material for a 1/25 pedal car!  Nicely done all around.

[Zippi]

Nice pair of Thunderbirds.  Love the color.

[Sam I Am]

Really like it. ?  I am glad to see those parts get used, and used so well.  Now all you need is the 1/24 kit I have in the stash.  ? 

[unclescott58]

13 hours ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking T-Birds. The color does look like the one Ford offered at that time. The large scaled kit seemed well done to me, I built the '57 back when. Your finishes and the chrome all look great. 

 

13 hours ago, Kah puts said:

Those TBIRDS are marvelous. 

 

10 hours ago, bisc63 said:

That is beautiful. Perfect color as far as I'm concerned. It really looks authentic. I actually had my kit out just a few nights ago, sort of mulling over if I should build or maybe trade it off. This really makes me want to build it. That tiny 'bird looks like it might be good starter material for a 1/25 pedal car!  Nicely done all around.

 

10 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice pair of Thunderbirds.  Love the color.

Thank you for your kind comments guys. It’s really appreciated.

[unclescott58]

7 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

Really like it. ?  I am glad to see those parts get used, and used so well.  Now all you need is the 1/24 kit I have in the stash.  ? 

Thank you Sam. Without your help, this car would not have turned out as nice as it did. I can’t thank you enough. 

A 1/24 scale 1955 Thunderbird? I know AMT made a 1/25 scale one back in 1955. And Monogram first brought out their 1/24 scale 1956 Thunderbird back in 1979. But, I’ve never seen or heard of a ‘55 in 1/24 scale. I’d love to know more about it.

In the past I’ve build both AMT’s and Monogram’s 1956 T-Birds. I’m not a big fan of the ‘56 because of the Continental spare tire. Yet I’ve built them both none the less. My favorite 2-seat Bird is really the ‘57. I’ve built several of AMT’s classic 1/25 scale  ‘57 Thunderbirds over the years. I also have their latest 1/16 scale release waiting to to be built. I’d love to find and build one of their ‘57 1/25 scale Craftsman kits someday. As for the original AMT 1/25 ‘55, I’ve never seen one for sale. And I’m sure as rare as it is, I could never afford one. 

[unclescott58]

The ‘55 is about to be put into storage in the basement. Before it goes down there, I thought I share a few more photos. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[unclescott58]

15 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Very nice!

Thank you. 

[mustang1989]

Nicely built T Bird Scott. 

[unclescott58]

3 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Nicely built T Bird Scott. 

Thank you. 

[slusher]

Looks great Scott!